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  • The Negros Occidental provincial government has sought the assistance of the Philippine Biodiversity Conservation Foundation to conduct a scientific assessment of the proposed wind farm’s potential effects on bird populations and habitats.

    Disrupts bird flight paths? | Capitol reviews Bago wind farm’s impact on migratory birds

    By CESAR JOLITO III The Negros Occidental provincial government is conducting an environmental assessment on the proposed 150-megawatt wind power ...
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  • 93 stakeholders ‘can’t be wrong’ | Sugar Council backs call to replace SRA board

    By CESAR JOLITO III The Sugar Council has doubled down on its call to replace the Sugar Regulatory Administration’s (SRA) ...
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  • Several sugar stakeholders criticized the Sugar Council and its allies for blaming the Sugar Regulatory Administration for the drop in sugar prices, arguing that the same leadership had delivered favorable returns for producers over the past two years. (File photo)

    ‘No change in leadership’ | Sugar producers buck calls for SRA overhaul

    By CESAR JOLITO III Two major sugar industry groups have come out in strong support of the current leadership of ...
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  • New case of red-tagging? | US embassy warning over NPA links slammed

    By CESAR JOLITO III Human rights group Karapatan has criticized a recent security advisory issued by the United States embassy ...
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Disrupts bird flight paths? | Capitol reviews Bago wind farm’s impact on migratory birds

May 8, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III The Negros Occidental provincial government is ...

93 stakeholders ‘can’t be wrong’ | Sugar Council backs call to replace SRA board

May 7, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III The Sugar Council has doubled down ...

‘No change in leadership’ | Sugar producers buck calls for SRA overhaul

May 6, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III Two major sugar industry groups have ...

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The fire at Purok Maanyag 2 in Bacolod City’s Barangay Alijis covered an estimated area of 140 square meters and caused approximately P35,000 in damages. (Chamber Volunteer Fire Brigade photo)

Elderly woman dies in fire after letting husband save himself

By CESAR JOLITO III A 79-year-old woman died after reportedly letting her husband escape a residential fire that razed several ...
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May 8, 2026
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The newly activated Police Regional Office in Negros Island Region is expected to enhance coordination and efficiency in law enforcement in the provinces of Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental and Siquijor. (Negros Occidental provincial government / File photo)

276 cops deployed to secure PRISAA

By CESAR JOLITO III The Police Regional Office in the Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) has launched heightened security preparations for ...
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May 8, 2026
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Stepfather killed in shooting; man wounded in attack

By CESAR JOLITO III Two separate shooting incidents in Negros Occidental on Wednesday, May 6, left one man dead and ...
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May 8, 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

Alex Eala dominated the opening set at the Italian Open before surviving a tough challenge from Poland’s Magdalena Frech in the final two sets. (Getty Images)

Eala moves on in Italian Open

By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Alex Eala opened her Italian Open campaign with a hard-earned 6-0, 3-6, 6-4 victory over ...
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May 8, 2026
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Negrense Angel Canino of the De La Salle University Lady Spikers was foiled by the defense of the National University Lady Bulldogs. (UAAP photo)

Canino, DLSU near UAAP volley crown

By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers moved within one win of reclaiming the UAAP ...
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May 8, 2026
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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (left) shoots over the Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (right) in Game 2 of the 2026 NBA playoffs. (Daniel Dunn / Imagn Images / Reuters photo)

Spurs blow past Wolves, 133-95

Victor Wembanyama scored 19 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as the host San Antonio Spurs dominated the final three quarters ...
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May 8, 2026
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OPINION

Accountability vs. confidentiality: The Sara Duterte impeachment vote

By Ignacio R. Bunye Today, the House of Representatives faces a defining moment as it prepares to vote on whether ...
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May 8, 2026
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IMPULSES

The cost of weak learning foundations

By Herman M. Lagon Many teachers know this moment well. A senior high student stares at a distance-time word problem, ...
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May 8, 2026
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From chew sticks to high tech

By Dr. Joseph D. Lim Brushing our teeth is such an ordinary part of daily life that we rarely stop ...
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May 7, 2026
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False prophets galore!

By Fr. Roy Cimagala “Beware of false prophets!” (Matthew 7:15) That’s what Christ told his disciples. These days, this warning ...
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May 7, 2026
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IMPULSES

After the CHED hearing, what lingers?

By Herman M. Lagon There was something quietly uneasy about the May 5 CHED hearing on the reframing of General ...
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May 7, 2026
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