Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to the court after missing 15 games with a strained right calf, but his Milwaukee Bucks fell 108-81 to the visiting Boston Celtics yesterday (Philippine time). Payton Pritchard had a team-high 25 points and nine assists for the Celtics, who received 18 points and 16 rebounds, both career highs, from rookie Hugo …
Monthly Archives: March 2026
Filipinas to bounce back vs. SoKor
The Philippine women’s national football team is shifting its focus to another powerhouse opponent after a close loss in their first match of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. The Filipinas are headed to the city of Gold Coast, where they will play South Korea on Thursday, March 5, at the Cbus Super stadium. They are …
NegOcc, Bacolod athletes dominate NIRAA Meet athletics
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Athletes from Negros Occidental and Bacolod City delivered strong performances in various athletics events of the ongoing 2026 Negros Island Regional Athletic Association (NIRAA) Meet in Bacolod City. Kristine Joy Bilbao of Negros Occidental topped the secondary girls shot put event to secure the gold medal. Flojeme Ymbang of Bacolod settled …
Longer-term stays | La Castellana to build permanent facility for displaced residents
By CESAR JOLITO III The La Castellana municipal government is moving to strengthen long-term support for residents displaced by hazard risks with plans to construct a permanent evacuation center and establish a communal farm, town officials said. Vice Mayor Rhumyla Nicor-Mangilimutan said the initiatives are intended to provide safer shelter and sustainable livelihood options for …
S&T innovation for growth
By Sonny Angara There are probably no other topics more crucial to our long-term growth that do not get enough mainstream attention than S&T innovation and R&D. Almost everything in 21st century life — from the food we eat to the smartphones in our pockets to the type of jobs our people will have in …
We need a big and compassionate heart
By Fr. Roy Cimagala When Christ summoned his 12 apostles, sending them out two by two and giving them authority over unclean spirits, he clearly told them also to take nothing for the journey but a walking stick — no food, no sack, no money in their belts, etc. (cfr. Mark 6:7-13) The instruction may …
How will US, Israeli strikes on Iran affect oil markets?
The US-Israeli strikes against Iran and reprisals by Tehran could severely disrupt the global supply of crude oil and send prices soaring to levels not seen in years. AFP looks at the risks. Major producer Iran remains just inside the world’s Top 10 oil producers even though its output has fallen sharply since the 1970s, …
Frequency of Kanlaon Volcano’s ash emission normal: Phivolcs
The frequency of ash emissions in Kanlaon Volcano for the past few days is still normal, but the public is advised not to be complacent and to remain vigilant, the head of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. “Under Alert Level 2, ash emissions occurring daily or even twice a day are …
Hot weather threatens NIRAAM sched, games
By CESAR JOLITO III The Department of Education in the Negros Island Region (DepEd-NIR) has rolled out strict heat-safety protocols for student-athletes after heat index levels in parts of the region surged to as high as 40 degrees Celsius yesterday, prompting concerns over athlete welfare during the ongoing Negros Island Region Athletic Association Meet (NIRAAM). …
Negrense OFWs to get aid amid Middle East tensions
By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental is preparing financial assistance for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who may be stranded or displaced amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, as local authorities intensify coordination with national agencies to facilitate repatriation efforts. Provincial Administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz II said the Capitol is responding to calls for help …