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  • The labor complaints filed by farm workers at Hacienda Lolita in Negros Occidental’s Cadiz City go beyond unpaid wages, saying they were allegedly left without a collective voice to negotiate for better working conditions. (File photo)

    Probe ‘unjust wages’ | Bishop, labor groups call for justice on workers’ plight

    By CESAR JOLITO III Diocese of San Carlos Bishop Gerardo Alminaza, along with two workers’ groups, has called for a ...
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    NFSP defends Valderrama | Group decries ‘smear campaign’ amid labor dispute

    By CESAR JOLITO III The National Federation of Sugarcane Planters (NFSP) has denounced what it described as a “smear campaign” ...
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  • A sugarcane farm in northern Negros Occidental was among the initial areas affected by the red striped soft-scale insects (RSSI) in April 2025. RSSI attacks sugarcane leaves and reduces sugar content by about 50 percent, the Sugar Regulatory Administration says. (File photo) 

    Going ‘green’ not sufficient | Unifed still pushes for large-scale pesticide use

    By CESAR JOLITO III As the debate continues over the most effective response to the infestation of red-striped soft scale ...
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  • VALDERRAMA (File photo)

    ‘Fair wage for fair labor’ | Sugar leader denies workers’ ‘unpaid’ wages

    By CESAR JOLITO III Sugar stakeholder Aurelio Gerardo Valderrama, Jr. has denied allegations that he failed to pay workers their ...
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Probe ‘unjust wages’ | Bishop, labor groups call for justice on workers’ plight

July 23, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III Diocese of San Carlos Bishop Gerardo ...

NFSP defends Valderrama | Group decries ‘smear campaign’ amid labor dispute

July 22, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III The National Federation of Sugarcane Planters ...

Going ‘green’ not sufficient | Unifed still pushes for large-scale pesticide use

July 21, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III As the debate continues over the ...

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The proposed liberalization of sugar importation may seem like a solution, but Negros lawmakers argue that it would negatively impact the disadvantaged, particularly the poor, sugarcane farmers and laborers. (File photo)

Lacson leaves aerial spraying option to LGUs

By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said local government units (LGUs) should decide whether to adopt ...
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July 23, 2026
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The Bacolod City Legal Office says the market vendors near Barangay Tangub Hall had already been given an advisory urging them to voluntarily remove their illegal structures. (BCCO photo)

CLO serves notices to vacate vs. 41 illegal structures

By MERLINDA A. PEDROSA The Bacolod City Legal Office (CLO) served demand letters or notices to vacate against at least ...
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July 23, 2026
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Photo courtesy of Atty Rayfrando P. Diaz II

NegOcc deploys mobile sprayer vs. RSSI

By CESAR JOLITO III The Negros Occidental provincial government deployed its mobile sprayer yesterday to intensify efforts against the red-striped ...
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July 23, 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

Negrense tennis star Alex Eala reached a career-high ranking after her historic run at Wimbledon, where she became the first Filipina to reach the fourth round of the prestigious Grand Slam tournament. (Matthew Stockman / Getty Images)

Eala slips in WTA rankings

By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense tennis star Alex Eala slipped one spot to No. 29 in the latest Women’s Tennis ...
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July 23, 2026
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GILAS PILIPINAS 3X3 MEN (SBP / Handout photo)

Gilas Men qualify for FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup

Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 Men capped off a remarkable campaign in the 2026 FIBA 3×3 Nations League Asia 2 competitions by ...
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July 23, 2026
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UNIVERSITY OF ST. LA SALLE LADY SOCCER TEAM (Contributed photo)

USLS soccer teams win 2 medals at Bootfest

By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of St. La Salle (USLS) Lady Soccer teams delivered a strong showing in the ...
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July 23, 2026
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OPINION

Nature’s secret

By Dr. Joseph D. Lim A bright smile and healthy teeth depend on more than just brushing and flossing. They ...
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July 23, 2026
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Training our body for eternal life

By Fr. Roy Cimagala As what our Christian faith teaches us, our body is also meant for eternal life. This ...
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July 23, 2026
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Photo courtesy of Nik Shuliahin/Unsplash

Stress, anxiety or depression: How do I know the difference, and when should I seek help?

“I just know I’m really sad, and I can’t get out of it.” This is what many people say when ...
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July 23, 2026
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Inclusive legal adoption for the LGBTQIA+ community

By Dennis Gorecho The recent Pride March encouraged adoption and alternative forms of child care from eligible members of the ...
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July 22, 2026
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IMPULSES

The thin line of ‘I had to’

By Herman M. Lagon People like tidy labels. “Good people” on one side, “criminals” on the other, a thick wall ...
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July 22, 2026
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