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Sanchez keys Davao Occidental squeaker in PSL President s Cup

Justin Sanchez delivered  the game-winning basket right before the buzzer sounded to carry Davao Occidental to a thrilling 75-73 squeaker past the hard-fighting Bulacan JT Taipans......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Magnitude 4.5 quake jolts Davao Occidental

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake rocked Davao Occidental before dawn yesterday, a day after two strong temblors hit Agusan del Sur, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Negros Occidental farms drying up, initial losses placed at P55 million

The situation has worsened to the extent that a mayor turned to tribal elders and asked them to perform rituals to plead with 'nature spirits' to bring rain.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

At least 100 hectares hit by forest fires in Negros Occidental

The area affected by the fire is uninhabited, says Candoni town acting fire marshal Marlon Estimar.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

DND lauds AFP operations vs Maute, NPA

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro yesterday lauded the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for its recent successful operations against members of the Dawlah Islamiya-Maute group and the New People’s Army in separate encounters in Lanao del Norte, Negros Occidental and Bohol last week......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

3 suspected rebels killed, 4 soldiers wounded in central Philippine clash

MANILA, Feb. 22 (Xinhua) -- Government forces have killed three suspected rebels in a clash in Negros Occidental province in central Philippines, a military report said Thursday. The report added that three soldiers and a militia man were also wounded in the fighting that broke out between troops and New People's Army (NPA) rebels around 11 a.m. local time on Wednesday in a village in Escalante City. Troo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

3 suspected rebels killed, 4 soldiers wounded in central Philippine clash

MANILA, Feb. 22 (Xinhua) -- Government forces have killed three suspected rebels in a clash in Negros Occidental province in central Philippines, a military report said Thursday. The report added that three soldiers and a militia man were also wounded in the fighting that broke out between troops and New People's Army (NPA) rebels around 11 a.m. local time on Wednesday in a village in Escalante City. Troo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

In Negros Occidental, young bride gives birth minutes before Valentine’s Day wedding

'It was indeed as double celebration of marriage and life in one sitting,' says Moises Padilla Mayor Ella Celestina Garcia-Yulo, who administered the wedding of the couple at the municipal health office where the bride had just given birth.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

PMPI General Assembly 2024: Commemorates Twenty Years of Transformative Advocacy

The Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) is thrilled to announce the upcoming 7th General Assembly (GA) scheduled to take place this 4-7 March 2024 at Acacia Hotel in Bacolod, Negros Occidental. This year marks a significant milestone as PMPI commemorates its 20th year since its inception. The assembly promises to be an extraordinary event, celebrating PMPI's impact.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

PMPI General Assembly 2024: Commemorates Twenty Years of Transformative Advocacy

The Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) is thrilled to announce the upcoming 7th General Assembly (GA) scheduled to take place this 4-7 March 2024 at Acacia Hotel in Bacolod, Negros Occidental. This year marks a significant milestone as PMPI commemorates its 20th year since its inception. The assembly promises to be an extraordinary event, celebrating PMPI's impact.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

6-day, 680-kilometer run to help Negros Occidental kids with cancer ends

The group completes the five-leg run six days later after braving hot days, then rain and strong headwinds.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Settle Cha-cha mode at LEDAC

Two veteran lawmakers who figured prominently in past attempts to amend the country’s 1987 Constitution took me down memory lane amid the latest revival of Charter change (Cha-cha) moves. Specifically, they are erstwhile Senate president Franklin Drilon and former Negros Occidental congressman Margarito Teves, who both tried to help amend the Constitution in the past but their efforts ended in vain......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

A serene getaway at Negros Occidental’s historic The Ruins

From its lush gardens to the building's concrete detailing, thousands of visitors come to see The Ruins that continues to proudly stand tall.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Capuloy flies to South Korea to face Chinese foe

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Big Yellow Boxing Gym’s Rhonvex “The Body Snatcher” Capuloy flies to South Korea with his team to face Chinese ZhiGang Zhang in a non-title bout in Anseong City on Saturday, January 20, 2024. This will be the first fight abroad for the 27-year-old Capuloy, a native of Hinobaan, Negros Occidental. No less.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

2 suspected rebels killed, 2 soldiers wounded in Philippine clashes

MANILA, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- Philippine troops on Wednesday killed two suspected rebels in a clash in Negros Occidental province in the central Philippines, a military report said. The report said that the fighting between the troops and around five rebels from the New People's Army (NPA) occurred in La Castellana town around 6:45 a.m. local time. The troops recovered an AR-15 rifle, a homemade shotgun, a.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

2 suspected rebels killed, 2 soldiers wounded in Philippine clashes

MANILA, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- Philippine troops on Wednesday killed two suspected rebels in a clash in Negros Occidental province in the central Philippines, a military report said. The report said that the fighting between the troops and around five rebels from the New People's Army (NPA) occurred in La Castellana town around 6:45 a.m. local time. The troops recovered an AR-15 rifle, a homemade shotgun, a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

ASF hits 3 barangays in Panglao

The Bohol Provincial Inter-Agency African swine fever (ASF) Task Force has banned the entry of hogs, pork and its by-products from Panglao to the main island of the province......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

‘Bird flu, ASF vax being smuggled in travel luggage’

Unauthorized vaccines against bird flu and African swine fever are reportedly being smuggled into the country in tumblers and plastic glasses concealed in travel luggage from Vietnam and nearby countries, according to the Bureau of Animal Industry......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

ASF vaccine available by yearend

The wait for the vaccine for African swine fever (ASF), which has decimated over three million pigs in the country, would be over within the year, according to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

ASF-hit Central Luzon hog raisers get P104.5 million aid

Farmers in Central Luzon whose hogs were affected by African swine fever have received financial assistance worth P104.5 million from the Department of Agriculture......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024