The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines criticized as a ‘knee-jerk, passive response’ the recall order of President Rodrigo Duterte on the conduct of limited face-to-face classes in January. The group said such move does not answer safety, accessibility, and
The country’s first high temperature-tolerant rice varieties developed by the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) will soon be released following its approval from the National Cooperative Test (NCT). After passing NCT, the varieties, which will be named NSIC
Michael Jackson’s former Neverland Ranch in California has sold to US billionaire Ron Burkle, his spokesman said, reportedly at a steeply discounted price of around $22 million. The late “King of Pop” famously converted his sprawling, gated home into a
“Fan Girl” bagged the most awards at the 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival awarding ceremony last night. Directed by Antoinette Jadaone, “Fan Girl”, a film about an obsessed teenager who spent a night with her celebrity idol, bagged the awards
The Social Security System said its new contribution schedule and Workers’ Investment and Saving Program (WISP) will be implemented starting next month, pursuant to Republic Act 11199, or the Social Security Act of 2018. In a virtual press conference, SSS
Mayor Evelio Leonardia received a “Special Citation” plaque for Bacolod City, being a national finalist in the 2020 Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit (LGU) awards, given by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The special citation was in recognition
The Clark Freeport Zone is geared up for the hosting of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers (ACQ) February Window set on Feb. 18-22, chief of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority, Vince Dizon, said. “Kahit na international ‘yung susunod na
De’Aaron Fox recorded 24 points and seven assists to help the Sacramento Kings notch a 106-103 victory over the visiting Phoenix Suns on Saturday night. Buddy Hield scored 14 points and Marvin Bagley III added 13 points and 11 rebounds
KC Jones, a 12-time NBA champion as a player and coach and 1956 Olympic gold medalist, has died, his former club the Boston Celtics announced. He was 88. Jones, who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1989,
Roger Federer and Serena Williams were among the entries announced for the coronavirus-disrupted Australian Open, with tournament director Craig Tiley vowing a “happy Slam” after months of painstaking planning. All the world’s top players have signed on, led by world
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) of Negros Oriental has recommended the placing of the province under a state of calamity. Provincial Agriculturist Manuel Caduyac, in an interview with Philippine Information Agency 7,
The game between AACI Transport and the Huminove Tigers got out to a competitive start as the former held a four-point lead after one quarter of basketball, 29-25. The score stayed close through the second and after a few lead
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO An ordinance laying down the policies and guidelines for the grant of non-exclusive franchise to construct, establish, commission, operate, and maintain a water supply system for Bacolod City, was passed on first reading by the Bacolod
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Senator Grace Poe yesterday endorsed the granting of franchise to the Negros Electric Power Corp. to maintain an electric power distribution in key localities of Negros Occidental The endorsement was made by Poe, who chairs the
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A 44-year-old police officer was allegedly shot dead by his own son, a minor, on April 27 inside their home, at Purok Eba in Brgy. Andres Bonifacio, Sagay City, Negros Occidental. The victim, identified as PSSg
One recent development in Metro Manila, when it comes to how our car-centric transportation system is developing, is the news that the Metro Manila Development Authority is considering the removal of EDSA’s bike lanes. This interesting because the provinces usually
