Isang ordinaryong araw ang naging extraordinary para kay James Angelo, isang simpleng estudyante na minsan lang bumili ng Ruby Riches ng Scratchlt, ngunit jackpot agad ang nakuha—P200,000 sa halagang dalawang ticket Lang. Wala siyang trabaho, pero mayroon na siyang puhunan. Walang regular na trabaho si James Angelo; isang estudyanteng mas madalas mag aral kaysa maglaro ng …
Monthly Archives: June 2025
Eala falls in 3-set battle in Wimbledon lead-up
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala put up a valiant fight but ultimately fell short against Czech World No. 152 Linda Fruhvirtova, 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-1, in a grueling first-round match at the Birmingham Open as part of her grass-court campaign leading up to Wimbledon. Fruhvirtova struck early, breaking Eala’s serve to take a 2-0 lead in …
Contain the pest: NegOcc Capitol not in position to provide treatment vs. RSSI
The Negros Occidental provincial government is not in a position to provide the necessary treatment against the infestation of red-striped soft scale insects (RSSI) affecting sugarcane farmers in the province. In an interview on Monday, June 2, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson emphasized that the provincial government’s role is limited to alerting the various agricultural offices …
‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’: A tale of shoes and cabbages
By Dennis Gorecho When I was younger, I always had dreams of flying by virtue of magical shoes. In Greek mythology, shoes, particularly sandals and winged sandals, symbolize various themes including speed, travel, divine aid, and even power or authority. Shoes, far from being mere functional items, symbolize universal experiences of protection, transition and identity …
The clock, the code and Chiz
By Herman M. Lagon Walking the fine line between law and delay, Senate President Chiz Escudero is balancing the Constitution with a ticking clock. Calm and calculated, he has become the quiet centerpiece of the ongoing drama surrounding Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment. Yet the spotlight is slowly shifting from the accused to those possibly …
DepEd-NegOcc issues mpox health advisory ahead of school opening
The Department of Education (DepEd) Division of Negros Occidental has issued a health advisory on mpox (formerly monkeypox) to ensure preparedness even as the Provincial Health Office (PHO) has not recorded any confirmed cases of the viral illness in the province. In a memorandum released on Monday, June 2, Schools Division Superintendent Anthony Liobet said …
Bacolod to launch P20 per kilo of rice on June 5
Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez on Monday, June 2, announced the city government will start selling P20 per kilo rice under the “Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na” program on Thursday, June 5 with an initial budget of P8 million. “We will launch it on Thursday. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. will arrive to …
Bacolod, Siquijor top literacy rates in Negros Island Region
Bacolod City has the highest basic literacy rate while Siquijor province has the highest functional literacy in the Negros Island Region (NIR), data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed on Monday, June 2. Based on the 2024 Functional Literacy, Education and Mass Media Survey (FLEMMS), Bacolod City has the highest basic literacy rate at …
Groups protest coastal road project in Dgte
Residents of Barangay Bantayan in Dumaguete City, joined by various groups, are calling for the halting of a coastal road expansion in this capital city of Negros Oriental, citing possible negative impacts on the marine environment, the fishing community and other stakeholders. Gary Rosales, president and co-founder of the environmental advocacy group Kahugpungan para sa …
Bacolod’s ASF-free status boosts confidence in local pork production
Bacolod City’s recently restored African swine fever (ASF)-free status is seen to boost confidence in the local pork production after the compliance of the City Veterinary Office (CVO) with the national guidelines on ASF recovery. In Executive Order 11-2025, dated June 2, Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez officially declared Bacolod City free from ASF. “The declaration …