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  • Progressive groups protested in front of the Commission on Human Rights on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, to condemn the intensified military operations that killed 19 suspected remnants of the New People’s Army in Negros Occidental’s Toboso town. They slammed the alleged atrocities of the government troops, which, they say, have destroyed livelihoods through counterinsurgency efforts. (The Catalyst Archives photo)  

    ‘No unlawful bullets fired’ | AFP debunks claims; says clash ‘legitimate’

    By CESAR JOLITO III The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) asserted that the armed encounter in Negros Occidental’s Toboso ...
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  • Authorities visited the site following an encounter in Negros Occidental’s Toboso town on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The Philippine Army questioned claims circulating online that those killed in the clash were civilians, emphasizing that firearms were recovered at the scene and that the individuals involved were engaged in an armed confrontation. (K5 News FM Kabankalan 102.9 photo)

    Insurgents or civilians? | Army, NPA clash over victim identities in firefight

    By CESAR JOLITO III Conflicting narratives have emerged following a deadly encounter at Barangay Salamanca in Negros Occidental’s Toboso town, ...
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  • Authorities discovered suspected smuggled cigarettes inside a warehouse in Bacolod City’s Barangay Alijis yesterday, April 21, 2026. The Bacolod City Police Office said the warehouse was located following an operation in Negros Occidental’s Bago City in connection with a suspected factory of smuggled cigarettes. (dyHB RMN Bacolod photo)

    No tax raps expected? | BIR ‘unable’ to file charges vs. cigar smugglers

    By CESAR JOLITO The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has confirmed it cannot file tax violation charges against suspects arrested ...
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  • Return to fold of law | Guv urges rebel surrender after deadly Toboso clash

    By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson has renewed his call for remaining insurgents to surrender following ...
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‘No unlawful bullets fired’ | AFP debunks claims; says clash ‘legitimate’

April 25, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III The Armed Forces of the Philippines ...

Insurgents or civilians? | Army, NPA clash over victim identities in firefight

April 24, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III Conflicting narratives have emerged following a ...

No tax raps expected? | BIR ‘unable’ to file charges vs. cigar smugglers

April 23, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has ...

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Children sing as the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary is being paraded during the Encuentro at Sto. Niño Parish in Bacolod City’s Barangay Pahanocoy on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. Encuentro, the reenactment of the joyful reunion of sorrowful Mary and the resurrected Jesus, takes place before the first Easter Sunday Mass. (Sto. Niño Parish / SOCCOM photo)

FOREIGN RECRUITMENT? Fil-Am among killed in Toboso clash

  By CESAR JOLITO III The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) has expressed condolences following ...
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April 25, 2026
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Authorities recovered various war materials and personal belongings from the site of the recent armed encounter at Barangay Salamanca in Negros Occidental’s Toboso town, which resulted in the deaths of 19 alleged rebel remnants. (Contributed photo)

Kin claim 8 of 19 ‘rebel’ bodies

By CESAR JOLITO III Relatives have claimed the remains of at least eight of the 19 alleged New People’s Army ...
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April 25, 2026
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Police Officers in salute

Bacolod secures electric police cars

By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City government has strengthened its law enforcement capabilities with the acquisition of 10 electric ...
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April 25, 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 Bernadette Pons powered the Creamline Cool Smashers with an all-around performance, finishing with 22 points to anchor both offense and floor defense and be named PVL finals MVP. (PVL photo)

Creamline rules PVL

By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Creamline Cool Smashers reclaimed the PVL All-Filipino Conference title after surviving a fierce challenge from ...
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April 25, 2026
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Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones (right) fouls Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (center) as forward Christian Braun defends. (Bruce Kluckhohn / Imagn Images / Reuters)

Timberwolves shut down Nuggets

Jaden McDaniels led a spirited defensive effort, reserve Ayo Dosunmu delivered a team-high 25 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves held ...
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April 25, 2026
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Toronto Raptors guard Scottie Barnes (right) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade. (John E. Sokolowski / Imagn Images / Reuters)

Barnes, Barrett help Raptors halve Cavs’ series edge

Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett each scored 33 points and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers, 126-104, in ...
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April 25, 2026
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Beyond the savior myth

By Herman M. Lagon You know that moment when you agree with something — and then realize you’re not quite ...
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April 25, 2026
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God’s grace and our effort

By Fr. Roy Cimagala Those two parables Christ told his disciples that compared the Kingdom of God to some seed ...
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April 25, 2026
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From police exams to pump prices: Trust and relief for Filipinos

By Ignacio R. Bunye It was a striking image yesterday: Thousands of young men and women filing into exam halls ...
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April 24, 2026
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IMPULSES

When loyalty turns cultish

By Herman M. Lagon There is always that one comment thread that just drains you. You scroll, thinking you will ...
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April 24, 2026
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Digital memory at stake: News outlets block Wayback Machine

For 30 years, the archive.org internet platform has been archiving digital content. The “Wayback Machine” contains more than one billion ...
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April 24, 2026
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