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  • The remains of suspected New People’s Army remnants are being transported following an encounter with government troops at Barangay Salamanca in Negros Occidental’s Toboso town on Sunday morning, April 19, 2026. (Aksyon Radyo Bacolod photo)

    19 deaths a ‘massacre’ | NUPL calls for independent probe into clash

    By CESAR JOLITO III The National Union of People’s Lawyers (NUPL) is asserting that the deaths of 19 individuals at ...
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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)

    Insurgency condemned | Toboso declares NPA ‘persona non grata’

    By CESAR JOLITO III The Toboso municipal government has officially declared the Communist Terrorist Groups and the Communist Party of ...
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    Benitez, 18 others cleared | Ombudsman junks cases over Hacienda Conchita deal

    By CESAR JOLITO III The Office of the Ombudsman has dismissed both criminal and administrative complaints filed against former mayor ...
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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)

    CHR probes Toboso clash | Conflicting claims need verified facts, inquiry

    By CESAR JOLITO III The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has launched an independent investigation into the recent armed encounter ...
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19 deaths a ‘massacre’ | NUPL calls for independent probe into clash

April 30, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III The National Union of People’s Lawyers ...

Insurgency condemned | Toboso declares NPA ‘persona non grata’

April 29, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III The Toboso municipal government has officially ...

Benitez, 18 others cleared | Ombudsman junks cases over Hacienda Conchita deal

April 28, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III The Office of the Ombudsman has ...

TOP STORIES

More than 100 hectares of forestland in the Mount Kanlaon Natural Park, as seen from Barangay Masulog in Negros Oriental’s Canlaon City, caught fire due to extreme heat. Coordination between the Bureau of Fire Protection and local disaster response units is ongoing to contain the blaze that started on April 19, 2026. (Leah Pahayahay Martinez photo)

Wildfire hits over 100 hectares of forestland in Kanlaon danger zone

By CESAR JOLITO IIII A wildfire continues to spread within Kanlaon Volcano’s permanent danger zone (PDZ), affecting more than 100 ...
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April 30, 2026
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NegOcc expands healthcare, now with 24 DOH-licensed facilities

By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental has significantly expanded its primary healthcare network, now operating 24 Department of Health (DOH)-licensed ...
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April 30, 2026
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‘Dead’ dog burned; pet owner to file raps

By CESAR JOLITO III A pet owner is preparing to file charges against a neighbor who allegedly burned her dog, ...
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April 30, 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 Kent Jane Pastrana delivered five points and nine rebounds in a one-sided 13-2 victory over the Far Eastern University Lady Tamaraws, stretching the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigresses’ winning run to three games. (UAAP photo)

Pastrana, UST go 3-0 in UAAP 3×3

By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Kent Pastrana powered the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses to a dominant showing ...
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April 30, 2026
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Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren reacts after dunking the ball against the Boston Celtics. (Rick Osentoski / Imagn Images)

GenSan wallops Bacolod, gains share of MPBL top spot

By ADRIAN STEWART CO The GenSan Warriors battered Bacolod Masskara, 108-77, on Tuesday, April 28, and shared the lead in ...
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April 30, 2026
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Jalen Brunson (right) controls the ball against Dyson Daniels during Game 5 of the 2026 NBA playoffs. (Brad Penner / Imagn Images / Reuters)

Brunson pours in 39 as Knicks go up 3-2 on Hawks

  Jalen Brunson scored 39 points to lift the host New York Knicks to a 126-97 victory over the Atlanta ...
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April 30, 2026
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OPINION

The hidden dangers behind smoking

By Dr. Joseph D. Lim Smoking is widely recognized as a major threat to general health. Its impact on oral ...
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April 30, 2026
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IMPULSES

Staying grounded in the scrolling world

By Herman M. Lagon There are talks you politely sit through, and then there are those that quietly follow you ...
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April 30, 2026
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Faith should guide all our earthly affairs

By Fr. Roy Cimagala We need to be clear about this. Our Christian faith is not optional in our life. ...
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April 30, 2026
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The power of art in the fight for West Philippine Sea

By Dennis Gorecho Street art is a legal form of artistic expression that always had a history of being influenced ...
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April 29, 2026
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IMPULSES

Intelligent stupidity in public office

By Herman M. Lagon There is a familiar feeling when you watch a public hearing long enough. At first, you ...
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April 29, 2026
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