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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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  • Buyers scale back exports | Blue crab industry seeks gov’t help on US ban

    By CESAR JOLITO III Crab pickers from processing facilities across the country have made an emotional appeal to President Ferdinand ...
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  • Exporters face major blow | Blue crab industry under threat amid export ban

    By CESAR JOLITO III The United States’ ban on Philippine blue crab imports is expected to deal a major blow ...
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    Unified candidate eyed for guv post | 3 names emerge as possible bets in 2028 polls

    By CESAR JOLITO III Three prominent political figures have emerged as possible candidates for Negros Occidental governor in the 2028 ...
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Regain access to foreign buyers | NegOcc seeks stronger policies, market compliance

June 15, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III The US import ban on blue ...

Buyers scale back exports | Blue crab industry seeks gov’t help on US ban

June 13, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III Crab pickers from processing facilities across ...

Exporters face major blow | Blue crab industry under threat amid export ban

June 12, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III The United States’ ban on Philippine ...

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Strong enforcement of anti-smoking ordinance urged

By MERLINDA A. PEDROSA The Bacolod City council urged authorities to reinvigorate and intensify the enforcement of the city’s Comprehensive ...
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June 15, 2026
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A police operative in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental orients motorcycle riders on the directive of Mayor Renato Gustilo, prohibiting the use of full-face helmets in the city proper to curb crimes, during an operation on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Instead, the wearing of half-face motorcycle helmets is prescribed within the city proper, based on Executive Order 89. (NOCPPO-San Carlos Component City Police Station photo)

LTO crackdown vs. unregistered motorcycles seeks to deter crime

By MERLINDA A. PEDROSA The Bacolod City government has asked the Land Transportation Office (LTO) Central Office to intensify its ...
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June 15, 2026
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Gov’t troops safe after armed Calatrava clash

By CESAR JOLITO III All personnel of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion in the Negros Island Region (RMFB-NIR) involved in ...
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June 15, 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 sensation Alex Eala enters the Berlin Tennis Open, carrying momentum from her recent success at the Birmingham Open, where she captured her second WTA 125 title. (Adrian Dennis / AFP photo)

Eala earns wildcard spot in Berlin Open

By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense tennis standout Alex Eala has secured a place in the main draw of the Berlin ...
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June 15, 2026
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INTERNATIONAL MASTER RICO MASCARINAS (Contributed photo)

Top chess players to vie in San Carlos Charter Day tourney

By ADRIAN STEWART CO Several of the country’s leading chess players are expected to battle for top honors in the ...
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June 15, 2026
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New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (center) hoists the trophy after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA finals. (Dustin Safranek / Imagn Images / Reuters)

Knicks beat Spurs in NBA finals championship, 94-90

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 94-90, to claim their first NBA championship since 1973, putting the ...
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June 15, 2026
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OPINION

Blue or red ribbon?

By Ade S. Fajardo The Integrated Bar of the Philippines and other civic organizations have issued public statements declaring Senator ...
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June 15, 2026
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IMPULSES

Clout without commitment

By Herman M. Lagon In every organization — from schools to professional organizations — election season feels predictable. Out come ...
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June 15, 2026
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As more Pinoys get older, PH should see aging as opportunity, not burden

For decades, the Philippines has enjoyed one of the youngest populations in Asia, a demographic advantage that has helped fuel ...
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June 15, 2026
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IMPULSES

Passing the problem

By Herman M. Lagon School gates are suddenly alive again. The first days of school are filled with small moments ...
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June 13, 2026
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We need to pray

By Fr. Roy Cimagala It’s amazing that Christ had to excuse himself from his very busy schedule in order to ...
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June 13, 2026
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