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
At the end of the first round of games, Organic Solutions cruised towards an easy win over JSY Countertrade with a final score of 67-53. The first half was a back-and-forth contest, though it always seemed Organic Solutions were the
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Provincial Health Office has logged 14 confirmed cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, in Negros Occidental, as of May 6. Of the probable cases in the province, 33 others turned out negative, while 17 others
Property giant Megaworld saw its net income climb to P5 billion during the first quarter of 2024, a significant 10 percent increase from the same period last year. Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent company stood at P4.4
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A Sanggunian Kabataan chairperson was declared dead on arrival at a government hospital, after he was electrocuted yesterday at his residence in Brgy. Bandila, Toboso, Negros Occidental. Toboso Councilor Richard Jaojoco identified the victim as Renan
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The seventh victim of summary executions by the New People’s Army in Negros Occidental, was a barangay tanod chief in Brgy. Camindangan, Sipalay City. A statement issued on May 6 by the NPA Armando Sumayang Command,
The Real Estate Brokers Association of the Philippines Inc. (REBAP) – Metro Bacolod Chapter held its first General Membership Meeting (GMM) on March 9, at Nature’s Village Resort. The event was attended by a large number of members and past
