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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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  • Photo shows the clearing and cleaning operations at the Bacolod Public Plaza while the site is undergoing renovation. The vendors are placed in temporary designated areas so that they can continue their livelihoods while cleaning and removing illegal structures and obstructions is ongoing. (Bacolod City Communications Office photo) 

    Capitol wants city to relocate vendors | NegOcc request up for Bacolod review

    By MERLINDA A. PEDROSA and CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City Legal Office will review the Negros Occidental provincial government’s ...
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  • Among the key proposals to address the persistent flooding problem in Bacolod City is the deepening and widening of existing drainage systems, alongside the construction of pumping stations and flood control walls in coastal barangays. (File photo)

    Solve Bacolod’s chronic flooding | Biz group suggests ‘sponge city’ in flood pact

    By CESAR JOLITO III The Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) has formally submitted a set of recommendations ...
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  • Be ready for school | DepEd-NIR rolls out 3-term school calendar

    By CESAR JOLITO III The Department of Education in the Negros Island Region (DepEd-NIR) is encouraging students to attend classes ...
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Unified candidate eyed for guv post | 3 names emerge as possible bets in 2028 polls

June 11, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III Three prominent political figures have emerged ...

Capitol wants city to relocate vendors | NegOcc request up for Bacolod review

June 10, 2026
By MERLINDA A. PEDROSA and CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod ...

Solve Bacolod’s chronic flooding | Biz group suggests ‘sponge city’ in flood pact

June 9, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III The Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce ...

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The Bacolod City government will not remove sidewalk vendors operating along North Capitol Road, despite the Negros Occidental provincial government’s earlier request to relocate them, citing traffic obstruction, sanitation problems and security concerns. (Contributed photo)

Bacolod affirms non-removal of vendors along Capitol road

By MERLINDA A. PEDROSA The Bacolod City government will not remove ambulant vendors doing business along North Capitol Road as ...
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June 11, 2026
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Swift action vowed vs. ‘police extortion’

By CESAR JOLITO III The Police Regional Office in the Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) has launched criminal and administrative proceedings ...
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June 11, 2026
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The Department of Education needs around P397 billion to address the current 159,000 classroom backlog nationwide. (File photo)

Enrollment in Bacolod schools declines

By CESAR JOLITO III The number of students enrolled in public schools across Bacolod City for School Year 2026-2027 has ...
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June 11, 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

Ana Marie Aguilar locked into a high-stakes showdown of grit, nerves and shifting fortunes that came down to the absolute wire. (ICTSI photo)

Aguilar, Ong punch JPGT finals tickets

By ADRIAN STEWART CO Darren Ong and Ana Marie Aguilar delivered stunning, last-ditch charges to secure their spots in the ...
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June 11, 2026
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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (right) shoots against New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns in Game 3 of the 2026 NBA finals. (Vincent Carchietta / Imagn Images via Reuters)

Knicks out to start new streak, while Spurs aim to knot series

Even as they authored the second-longest postseason winning streak in NBA history, the New York Knicks knew it wouldn’t be ...
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June 11, 2026
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Negrense tennis star Alex Eala and partner Victoria Mboko bowed out of the women’s doubles tournament ahead of their opening match.

Eala sweeps Zhang in Queen’s Club tilt

By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense tennis standout Alex Eala opened her campaign at the 2026 Queen’s Club Championship in impressive ...
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June 11, 2026
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OPINION

Marriage and divorce

By Fr. Roy Cimagala “Some Pharisees approached Jesus, and tested him, saying, ‘Is it lawful for a man to divorce ...
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June 11, 2026
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IMPULSES

Dynasties bill loophole

By Herman M. Lagon A few days ago, while having coffee with friends, somebody cracked a joke that drew more ...
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June 11, 2026
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Creation of SOLAS due to Titanic tragedy

By Dennis Gorecho BELFAST, Northern Ireland — I saw several murals on the Titanic during my recent street art hunting ...
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June 10, 2026
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IMPULSES

The work-life dilemma

By Herman M. Lagon Ask many Filipino workers about work-life balance and you will receive a weary smile. With heavy ...
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June 10, 2026
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Health experts shed light on connection between mental health, cardiovascular problems

The connection between mental health and heart health was brought to light during the Advocacy Hour Usapang Puso sa Puso ...
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June 9, 2026
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