December 2020

First PH heat-tolerant rice up for release

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

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Jackson’s Neverland sold to billionaire at discount

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

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‘Fan Girl’ wins big in MMFF

“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

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SSS sets new contribution schedule

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

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Bacolod gets citation from biz group

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

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Clark ready for FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers

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

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Fox helps Kings take down visiting Suns

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

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Federer, Serena among Australian Open entries

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

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Butcher shot dead, man drowns in Pontevedra

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Two persons died on March 25, one as a result of a shooting incident in La Carlota City, while a 56-year-old jobless man drowned in Pontevedra, all in Negros Occidental. Initial police investigations showed that a

Charter change and agriculture

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New Sidlak Kadalag-an Queen crowned

Jada Biaxyl Celeste of Barangay X, Victorias City was crowned Sidlak Kadalag-an Queen 2024 and the city’s newest ambassadress on March 22, at the City Coliseum. Celeste bagged numerous minor and special awards, including the Best in Evening Gown, Best

Blitz game, skills challenge usher in All-Star festivities

The Blitz Game and Skills Challenge formally usher in the PBA All-Star festivities, presented by Arena Plus Saturday at the University of St. La Salle gymnasium. The Obstacle Course kicks off the mid-season spectacle at 3 p.m. before the match

National Women’s month celebrated in Talisay City

More than a thousand mothers, women and members of the LGBTQ community celebrated National Women’s Month on March 23 at the La Finca Resort, Brgy. Dos Hermanas, Talisay City, Negros Occidental. The event, a General Assembly of Inay ni Gab,

Victorias inaugurates monument for WWII veterans

Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez led the inauguration on March 21, the long-awaited Veterans World War II Memorial Square at the Victorias City Public Plaza. Amid the celebration of its 26th Charter Anniversary, Victorias opened the first-ever Veterans monument in the