The San Miguel Beermen did not push through with their previous plan to protest the nullified basket of Mo Tautuaa in Game 1 of the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup finals. According to PBA Deputy Commissioner Eric Castro, San Miguel officials went to their office earlier on Monday, July 14, to file a protest, but …
Monthly Archives: July 2025
Gilas women drop to 0-2 in Asia Cup after comeback vs. Japan falls short
The Gilas Pilipinas women’s basketball team almost stormed back from a double-digit deficit in the fourth but fell short and absorbed their second straight loss. Despite scoring on a massive 18-to-nothing run late in the contest, the Nationals fell to Japan, 85-82, at the Shenzhen Sports Center. Jack Animam led the Philippines anew, putting up …
No more delay: Bacolod pushes mitigation strategies vs. widespread flooding
By CESAR JOLITO III In light of the severe flooding that displaced more than 5,000 residents over the weekend, Bacolod Lone District Representative Alfredo Abelardo Benitez and Mayor Greg Gasataya have directed government agencies to take immediate and coordinated action to address the city’s persistent flooding problems. “We cannot afford to waste any more time. …
Additional funding for the Philippine Children’s Medical Center
By Sonny Angara The heart of Philippine culture is the family, and children are often the most cherished and protected. Hence, when a child is born with a congenital health condition, or suddenly develops a serious disease, it is an extremely difficult situation for parents and relatives. It is even more tragic when the family …
Develop the instinct to quickly go to Christ
By Fr. Roy Cimagala When we find ourselves in some trouble, let’s be quick to cut the drama and with faith-filled dispatch, let’s just go to Christ asking for his help which he will always give, though in ways that may not be in accordance to our expectations. This is the lesson we can learn from …
The hidden cost of obesity: PH risks losing its workforce before it grows up
The Philippines may be sitting on a goldmine of working-age citizens — but a growing weight problem threatens to sink it. “What’s the use of having a very young population … if they are being impaired by obesity?” says John Paul Cesar de los Trinos of MetaHealth Insights and co-leader of the EPICOP PH study, …
Lacson backs push for united leadership in NIR
By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson is calling for stronger unity among local leaders as efforts to revive leadership in the Negros Island Region (NIR) gain momentum. Speaking during the turnover of leadership of the Negros Association of Chief Executives (ACE), Lacson urged newly elected president, Cadiz City Mayor Salvador Escalante …
SRA eyes mass production of fungi vs. RSSI infestation
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is conducting further studies for the mass production of entomo-pathogenic fungi to counter the red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestation. This was among the actions presented by the SRA during the training-workshop on RSSI management and open data kit application at the Capitol Social Hall in Bacolod City yesterday. “We …
NegOcc to grant aid to family of OFW killed in Israel missile attack
By CESAR JOLITO III The Negros Occidental provincial government has committed to providing financial assistance to the family of a Negrense overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who died following a missile attack in Israel last month. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said yesterday the province will release P190,000 in aid to the family of 49-year-old Leah Mosquera, …
Comelec-NIR sees minimal turnout in voter registration
The Commission on Elections in the Negros Island Region (Comelec-NIR) is expecting a low voter turnout during the registration period from August 1 to 10 for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE). Lawyer Lionel Marco Castillano, Comelec-NIR regional election director, told the Philippine News Agency yesterday that this is a usual pattern, particularly following …