Scottie Barnes collected 28 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, and five blocked shots, while Immanuel Quickley scored 25 points as the visiting Toronto Raptors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers, 126-113, yesterday (Philippine time). Jakob Poeltl added 20 points and Jamal Shead had eight points and seven assists off the bench for Toronto, which is 6-1. Donovan …
Monthly Archives: November 2025
Negrense Pastrana puts premium on improvement as UST stays unbeaten
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Kent Pastrana continued to shine in her final UAAP campaign, but even after producing a career-best performance, the University of Santo Tomas (UST) star insisted that her mindset remains fixed on one thing: getting better every game. Pastrana erupted for 35 points, 12 rebounds and five steals in just over …
Okongwu, Johnson tally career highs in Hawks’ win over Jazz
Onyeka Okongwu scored a career-high 32 points and Jalen Johnson added a career-best 31 points to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 132-122 win over the Utah Jazz for their sixth road victory of the season. Johnson also tallied career highs in rebounds (18), assists (14) and steals (seven) against the Jazz. Okongwu added 11 …
Resilient housing: Ferrer seeks safer relocation for typhoon-hit families
By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental 4th District Representative Jeffrey Ferrer is calling for the immediate relocation of families displaced by Typhoon “Tino,” as the Office of Civil Defense reported that more than 600 houses in the district were completely destroyed. Ferrer said temporary shelters and evacuation centers were only short-term solutions, emphasizing the need for …
Yacht race with a bold environmental mission
By Ignacio R. Bunye As the sails unfurl for the third season of the BPI Private Wealth Signature Yacht Race Series, the event has evolved into more than just a showcase of nautical prowess — it’s now a beacon of marine conservation and environmental advocacy. Sailing with purpose: A legacy of stewardship Launched in 2023, …
Respect wears sneakers
By Herman M. Lagon You often notice them before they even say a word. The teacher who starts the day with a simple nod, the janitor whose smile never misses a morning, the colleague who finishes what they promise — without needing a nudge. They are not the ones chasing attention or collecting awards. But …
Sierra Madre, other mountains ‘guardians of Luzon’?
As Super Typhoon “Uwan” exited land as a diminished storm on Monday, November 10, a number of posts on social media thanked the mountain ranges of Luzon for “protecting” the island. These supposed “guardians of Luzon” were the Sierra Madre, the country’s longest mountain range stretching from Cagayan to Quezon in eastern Luzon; the Cordillera …
‘Tino’ affects over 700-K NIR residents
By CESAR JOLITO III More than 716,000 residents across 814 barangays in the Negros Island Region (NIR) were affected by the onslaught of Typhoon “Tino” on November 4, latest data from the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) showed. As of Wednesday, November 12, about 139,988 persons remain displaced, staying either in 396 …
‘Tino’ inflicts P21-M agri damage in Moises Padilla
By CESAR JOLITO III Typhoon “Tino” has caused an estimated P21 million worth of damage to agriculture and livelihoods in Moises Padilla, initial assessments from the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) showed. The municipality’s agriculture sector bore the brunt of the damage, amounting to P14.2 million. Of this, rice production suffered the …
Capitol employees to get bonuses early
By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental provincial government employees are set to receive multiple bonuses before November ends, Provincial Administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz confirmed. Diaz said regular and casual Capitol employees will be granted their Performance-Based Bonus (PBB), yearend bonus and a P5,000 cash gift shortly within this month. He explained that the PBB is equivalent to …