By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Philippines stayed on course for a spot in the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup after overpowering Singapore, 83-53, to notch its second straight victory in the SEABA qualifiers at the STI – West Negros University Gym in Bacolod City on Wednesday, June 3. Gilas Pilipinas Women U18 improved to 2-0 …
Monthly Archives: June 2026
Knicks rally past Spurs in finals opener
Jalen Brunson scored 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and the New York Knicks overcame a 14-point third-quarter deficit to post a 105-95 victory over the host San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA finals yesterday (Philippine time). Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 18 points and 12 rebounds as the Knicks won …
Ginebra draws first blood vs. TNT
Justin Brownlee saved the day as the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings edged the TNT Tropang 5G, 102-100, in Game 1 of the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup finals at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao. The longtime Ginebra import hit the game-winning jumper over Chris McCullough to finish with 23 points, eight assists, and four …
SSS begins early June rollout of 2026 pension hike, citing need for early relief for pensioners
QUEZON CITY, June 1, 2026 – The Social Security System (SSS) today begins the early rollout of the second tranche of the Pension Reform Program (PRP) to 4.1 million pensioners, advancing the originally scheduled September pension increase to provide SSS pensioners with earlier financial relief. Finance Secretary and Social Security Commission (SSC) Chair Frederick D. …
Cloudseeding to ease crop damage shelved | DA-NIR: Rainy weather favorable for now
By CESAR JOLITO III The Department of Agriculture in the Negros Island Region (DA-NIR) has temporarily shelved its planned cloudseeding operations for Negros Occidental following the onset of rains as it eased immediate concerns over prolonged dry conditions. DA-NIR Regional Director Jose Albert Barrogo said the agency has placed the proposed artificial rainmaking activities on …
Quick police response? Just dial 911
By MERLINDA A. PEDROSA The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) will launch SAFE NIR Dial 911, a police initiative designed to ensure swift and dependable police response in the city, at the BCPO Gymnasium today. “There is no need to locate the number of a police station or a police officer to respond to any …
When the tongue speaks
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim The human tongue is one of the body’s most overlooked diagnostic tools. Beyond enabling speech and taste, this muscular organ can serve as an early warning system for a range of underlying health issues. From subtle color changes to painful sores, tongue problems often signal more than just irritation — …
The counselor gap
By Herman M. Lagon A few months ago, a DepEd teacher friend quietly told me about a student who had suddenly stopped participating in class. The grades slipped. The absences piled up. The classmates noticed but did not know what to do. The teacher wanted to help but was already juggling lesson plans, reports, remedial …
Giving back and paying back
By Fr. Roy Cimagala The gospel reminds us of our duty to give back and pay back what God has given us. We should do our best to at least be more aware of this duty and try to fulfill it in any way we can, although we know that we really cannot fully give …
Bukidnon communities in NegOcc secure ancestral title after 25 years
By CESAR JOLITO III Indigenous Bukidnon communities in Negros Occidental have finally secured legal ownership and recognition of their ancestral lands after a 25-year application process, marking a major milestone in the protection of indigenous peoples’ rights in the province. The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) announced that its 10th commission en banc approved …