Government agencies comprising the National and Regional Task Force Kanlaon tackled various responses to address the Kanlaon Volcano crisis in a joint meeting held at a hotel in Bacolod City yesterday. Organized by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), the activity served as a consultation-dialogue on the impacts of the eruption on …
Monthly Archives: July 2025
Escalante commits to making Cadiz a hub of limitless opportunities
By MAE SINGUAY In his third and final term, Cadiz City Mayor Salvador Escalante, Jr. made another solemn vow as he committed anew to making his city a hub of limitless opportunities. Escalante announced this during his inauguration and oath-taking rites together with the local officials at Cadiz Arena. He highlighted Cadiz’s growing status as …
Soyud’s solid game not enough as Akari bows to Crossovers
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Akari Power Chargers fell short of their second straight win after bowing to the Chery Tiggo Crossovers, 24-26, 25-19, 25-16, 23-25, 15-10, in the PVL on Tour at the Ynares Center in Montalban, Rizal on Sunday, July 6. Negrense Christine Joy Soyud had another solid outing of 17 markers, but proved …
NegOcc set for futsal Provincial Qualifiers this July
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The futsal scene in Negros Occidental is heating up as the Negros Occidental Regional Football Association (NORFA) prepares for its much-awaited Provincial Qualifiers this July, bringing together the region’s top young talents and seasoned players for a two-day showcase of skill and competition. The qualifiers follow the successful NORFA Cluster Elimination …
TNT eliminates Rain or Shine to book PBA finals ticket anew
The TNT Tropang 5G remained on track in its Grand Slam bid after escaping the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 97-89, in Game 6 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals on Sunday, July 6, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. With the victory, the Tropang 5G eliminated the Elasto Painters to advance to the finals. This …
Tenorio ‘felt like a rookie again’ in magical Game 6 for Ginebra
The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings were on the brink of seeing their PBA Season 49 campaign come to an end on Sunday, July 6. Facing a 3-2 deficit in their Best-of-7 semifinals series against the San Miguel Beermen, and despite already crawling back from a 16-point deficit, the Gin Kings saw themselves down 80-71 …
Safety lapses? Silay gov’t wants transparency in deadly truck mishap probe
By CESAR JOLITO III The results of the fact-finding committee’s investigation into a vehicular accident that killed seven individuals in Negros Occidental’s Silay City will be the basis for the city government to initiate legal proceedings, Silay Mayor Joedith Gallego said, vowing full transparency in the probe. “We owe it to the victims and their families …
Primelectric, ACWA Power ink joint study deal to explore renewable energy projects in WV, Palawan
MANILA, Philippines — In a move poised to reshape the energy landscape of the Visayas and Palawan, Primelectric Holdings, Inc. and ACWA Power Company of Saudi Arabia formally signed a Joint Study Agreement to jointly explore renewable energy and energy storage opportunities in the region. Roel Z. Castro, President of Primelectric Holdings Inc., and Thomas Brostrom, …
Our gaps in healthcare should be addressed now
By Sonny Angara Our experience in the past year demonstrated how shortages of beds, equipment and healthcare workers severely affect our response to large-scale medical crises. If anything, the Covid-19 pandemic has emphasized that medical facilities across the country urgently need to be upgraded. In fact, this problem was highlighted, even before the pandemic. Throughout …
Beyond the Peter Plateau
By Herman M. Lagon It is almost instinctive for people to view promotions as rewards for hard work and competence. One works tirelessly, masters the responsibilities of a position, and is rewarded with the golden ticket — advancement to the next level. Yet, this upward mobility often leads not to continued excellence but to eventual …