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    No clash deaths | Police, gov’t troops slam socmed claims on Calatrava gunfight

    By CESAR JOLITO III Authorities debunked social media posts claiming that government troops suffered casualties during an armed encounter at ...
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  • The red-striped soft scale insects feed on sugarcane sap, as sugar stakeholders raise concerns over its potential impact on the industry and the livelihood of thousands of farmers. (Philsurin photo)

    Emergency state looms over outbreak | Declaration depends on extent of RSSI damage

    By CESAR JOLITO III A state of emergency may soon be declared in Negros Occidental as the red-striped soft scale ...
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  • The Sugar Regulatory Administration conducted an aerial spraying operation covering 3.43 hectares of sugarcane plantation to contain the infestation of red-striped soft scale insects at Barangay Camandag in Negros Occidental’s La Castellana town, enhancing response to protect crops in one of the identified hotspots. (SRA photo)

    Sugarcane pest hotspot | RSSI doubles infestation to almost 2,000 hectares

    By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental remains the hardest-hit province amid the infestation of red-striped soft scale insects (RSSI) in ...
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  • Regain access to foreign buyers | NegOcc seeks stronger policies, market compliance

    By CESAR JOLITO III The US import ban on blue swimming crab exports is projected to cause the Philippines annual ...
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No clash deaths | Police, gov’t troops slam socmed claims on Calatrava gunfight

June 18, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III Authorities debunked social media posts claiming ...

Emergency state looms over outbreak | Declaration depends on extent of RSSI damage

June 17, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III A state of emergency may soon ...

Sugarcane pest hotspot | RSSI doubles infestation to almost 2,000 hectares

June 16, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental remains the hardest-hit province ...

TOP STORIES

The current volcanic degassing suggests a reduced likelihood of sudden pressure buildup inside Kanlaon compared to a sealed volcanic system, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology says. (Miss Ching Lagawing photo)

Kanlaon’s constant degassing lowers blast chance: Phivolcs

By CESAR JOLITO III The continuous degassing at Kanlaon Volcano is a more favorable scenario than a closed volcanic unrest, ...
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June 18, 2026
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Hog raisers must coordinate with their respective barangay officials or local veterinary offices before disposing of dead animals so that samples can be collected to determine the exact cause of death. (File photo)

PVO confirms sporadic hog deaths

By CESAR JOLITO III The Negros Occidental Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) has confirmed sporadic cases of pig deaths in several ...
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June 18, 2026
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Photo courtesy of Merlinda A. Pedrosa/WDJ

WAS IT FOR REAL? ‘Holdup’ at Bacolod plaza under probe

By MERLINDA A. PEDROSA The Bacolod City Police Station 1 is conducting a thorough investigation into an alleged holdup incident ...
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June 18, 2026
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COMMUNITY

Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide to resume signature door-to-door ministry

On September 1, 2022, Jehovah’s Witnesses will resume their well-known door-to-door ministry. A special global campaign will be launched at ...
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August 31, 2022
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Bacolod City holds mass wedding

A total of 20 couples exchanged their vows in a mass wedding officiated by Mayor Alfredo “Albee” Benitez at the ...
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August 30, 2022
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SPORTS

Four Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts volleyball players were selected to compete in the ABP Legacy Youth Invitational Tournament in Boracay from July 4 to 6, 2026. (Jose Montalbo photo)

Thunderbolts to showcase skills in Boracay tourney

By ADRIAN STEWART CO Four student-athletes from the Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts have received an invitation to compete ...
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June 18, 2026
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The 16 junior players were selected for the 2026 national team following the conclusion of the UTP Elite Eight Playoffs in Negros Occidental. (Contributed photo)

16 tennis players picked for UTP playoffs

By ADRIAN STEWART CO Unified Tennis Philippines (UTP) has selected 16 junior players for its 2026 national team following the ...
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June 18, 2026
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ALEX EALA (Alain Jocard / AFP photo)

Alex Eala set for tough test

Alexandra “Alex” Eala is set for another stern challenge on the WTA Tour as the Filipina tennis ace takes on ...
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June 18, 2026
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OPINION

Bridging the gap

By Dr. Joseph D. Lim Oral health care is an important part of overall well-being. Yet in many rural areas, ...
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June 18, 2026
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Treating everyone equally in different ways

By Fr. Roy Cimagala We are reminded of this duty in the second reading of the Mass. It’s from the ...
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June 18, 2026
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Child-friendly activities and recreational programs were organized for young internally displaced persons staying in evacuation centers in Negros Occidental’s La Castellana town. These initiatives aim to provide emotional support and encourage an active lifestyle among children affected by the eruption. (DSWD-6 photo)

Nearly half the world’s children exposed to three or more climate risks: Unicef

More than one billion children face at least three overlapping climate hazards, Unicef warned, while highlighting the disproportionate impact in ...
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June 18, 2026
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Pope Leo XIV’s message of ‘logic of littleness’ in Türkiye

By Dennis Gorecho ISTANBUL, Türkiye — My recent visit to Türkiye, a predominantly Muslim nation, reminded me of Pope Leo ...
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June 17, 2026
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IMPULSES

The weight of trust

By Herman M. Lagon Tab Baldwin’s resignation was always going to be big news. For nearly a decade, he was ...
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June 17, 2026
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