By Herman M. Lagon In a public high school in Iloilo City, a Grade 9 teacher scanned her class list and sighed. Out of 43 students, eight could not read a full sentence. Some had not returned since September. But come April, nearly all would receive identical report cards: promoted. In a school in Barotac …
Monthly Archives: June 2025
Mga ganid na mayayaman, mga Pilipinong naghihirap
By MELANIO LAZO MAURICIO, JR. INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY. “At sasabihin sa kanila ng Hari, ‘Tandaan ninyo, nang pagkaitan ninyo ng tulong ang isa sa pinakahamak sa mga ito, ako ang inyong pinagkaitan.’ Itataboy ang mga ito sa kaparusahang walang hanggan, ngunit ang mga matuwid ay pupunta sa buhay na walang hanggan.” (Si Jesus, ang ating Diyos …
NegOr creates task force to prevent mpox entry
Governor Manuel Sagarbarria created the Negros Oriental Mpox Task Force through an executive order to prevent the entry and spread of the viral infection in the province following reports of suspected cases in nearby Cebu and Negros Occidental. The task force is composed of key officials, including the governor, vice governor, provincial directors of government, …
Price fluctuations on pork, beef vary across NegOcc towns, cities
Price changes in pork, beef and carabeef vary significantly across different towns in Negros Occidental, according to the latest report from the Provincial Veterinary Office. For pork, the highest prices per kilo are recorded in the towns of Pulupandan and San Enrique, reaching up to P400. The lowest prices are found in the municipalities of Don …
NegOcc city streamlines brgy, health services
San Carlos City in Negros Occidental has achieved full digitalization in its processes for issuing barangay and health clearances and certifications, which eliminated long queues and unnecessary paperwork for its residents. The city government is highlighting this significant development in line with the observance of National Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Month this June. The …
Sectoral groups decry commercial fishing in municipal waters
Multi-sectoral groups in Negros Oriental are pushing for the return of the 15-kilometer municipal waters to the fisherfolk amid growing concern over commercial fishing being allowed within the coastal waters. Gary Rosales, president and co-founder of the environmental advocacy group Kahugpungan Para sa Kinabuhi ug Kinaiyahan, Inc. (Kinaiyahan), said their concern now is the potential …
Ash emission event on Kanlaon recorded anew
An ash emission event was recorded anew on Kanlaon Volcano. Based on footage from an Internet Protocol camera of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the ash emission event spanned for about 30 minutes on June 2, 2025. The ash emission event generated a grayish plume that reached a height of 1,200 meters. …
Tay Tung sweeps Shakey’s volley group stage
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts achieved a four-game sweep in the group stage of the 2025 Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League Rising Stars Cup Division 1 at the La Salle Green Hills Gym on Tuesday, June 3. The Thunderbolts first defeated Holy Rosary College with scores of 25-17 and 25-22, …
Negrense Javellana invited to play in Europe
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense booter Alonzo Javellana has been invited to play in a football competition in Europe. According to a post by Brazilian Jericho Soccer Academy, it said that Javellana, who is part of Bacolod City’s Dolphins FC, is set to play in the Mad Cup Tournament this month. “Congratulations Alonzo Javellana and …
Young stars sparkle as Thunder, Pacers seek first NBA titles
Powered by young star talent and deep rosters, the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers open the NBA finals on Friday, June 6 (Philippine time), each trying to bring their city a first-ever crown. Oklahoma, fancied by oddsmakers after an NBA-high 68 regular-season wins, will host Game 1 in the best-of-seven championship series. Both …