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  • The Negros Occidental provincial government supports biological control methods, including the use of naturally occurring organisms that target sugarcane pests while minimizing environmental impacts. (La Carlota City PIO photo)

    Lacson rejects aerial spraying | We want natural methods in RSSI fight: guv

    By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson has rejected the proposal to use government funds for aerial ...
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  • The spraying campaign is intended only as an emergency measure to slow down the spread of red-striped soft scale insects while researchers continue developing a permanent biological solution. (File photo)

    ‘One-time, big-time’ | P200-M aerial spraying to slow down RSSI spread

    By CESAR JOLITO III Sugar producers are pushing for a P200-million emergency aerial spraying program to contain the rapidly spreading ...
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  • Photo courtesy of PNA

    NegOcc steps up RSSI fight; New science-based protocol cuts pesticide use

    BY CESAR JOLITO III The Negros Occidental provincial government has adopted a standardized biological control protocol to strengthen its campaign ...
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  • Restore market, diversify exports | New action plan eyed for blue crab industry

    By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental is stepping up efforts to protect its blue swimming crab industry by exploring alternative ...
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Lacson rejects aerial spraying | We want natural methods in RSSI fight: guv

July 15, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson ...

‘One-time, big-time’ | P200-M aerial spraying to slow down RSSI spread

July 14, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III Sugar producers are pushing for a ...

NegOcc steps up RSSI fight; New science-based protocol cuts pesticide use

July 13, 2026
BY CESAR JOLITO III The Negros Occidental provincial government has ...

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Special task group formed to solve fatal shooting of American

By CESAR JOLITO III The Police Regional Office in Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) has created a Special Investigation Task Group ...
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July 15, 2026
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Photo courtesy of Igor Omilaev

House panel advances AI bill balancing innovation, regulation

By CESAR JOLITO III A proposed measure seeking to establish a national framework for the development and regulation of artificial ...
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July 15, 2026
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The assessment of creeks will serve as the basis for the city government’s coordination with concerned agencies and for recommendations on improving waterways, road networks and flood-mitigation measures in affected communities. (BCCO photo)

Bacolod blames silted waterways, overflowing creeks for flooding

By CESAR JOLITO III Silted waterways, overflowing creeks and inadequate drainage infrastructure were identified as the primary causes of flooding ...
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July 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

Jason Strait delivers for the Marikina Shoemasters against Bacolod Masskara. (MPBL photo)

Marikina turns back Bacolod, revs up bid

By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Marikina Shoemasters weathered Bacolod Masskara’s spirited comeback to prevail 107-100 and rev up their sputtering ...
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July 15, 2026
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Alas Pilipinas Boys team captain John Howard Guerra (left) and middle blocker Djomari Gamotea in action against Bahrain in the AVC Boys' Under-18 Championship on Monday, July 13, 2026. (AVC photo)

Alas Boys still on hunt in AVC after beating Bahrain

The Alas Pilipinas Boys are still in contention in the 2026 AVC Boys’ Under-18 Championship after a 25-22, 13-25, 25-23, ...
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July 15, 2026
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ARGENTINA’S LIONEL MESSI and ENGLAND’S JUDE BELLINGHAM (Mike Segar / Amanda Perobelli / Reuters photos)

Messi, Bellingham collide in Argentina-England semifinals

The World Cup semifinals between Argentina and England scarcely need extra storylines, but the clash in Atlanta arrives carrying decades ...
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July 15, 2026
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OPINION

‘Tengang kawali’ syndrome on fake news

By Dennis Gorecho “Tengang kawali” is a popular Tagalog idiom that literally translates to “cooking pan ear.” It describes a ...
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July 15, 2026
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IMPULSES

Every prompt has a price

By Herman M. Lagon A teacher friend recently showed me at Starbucks how he prepares exams these days. No stacks ...
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July 15, 2026
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Protecting the protectors: Racing to save mangroves

Standing knee-deep in coastal waters, environmentalist Andrea Pimentel guides workers as they drive bamboo poles into the seabed to block ...
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July 15, 2026
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A creative economy in the Philippines

By Sonny Angara Some say that where “oil was the primary fuel of the 20th century economy,” creativity is what ...
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July 14, 2026
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Interceding for others

By Fr. Roy Cimagala We should develop this practice. Given the truth of our faith that we all form a ...
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July 14, 2026
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