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    Ashfall hits 90 brgys: Kanlaon eruption forces class suspension in 7 LGUs

    By CESAR JOLITO III Kanlaon Volcano’s moderate explosive eruption early Sunday evening, March 15, sent ashfall and sulfuric fumes across ...
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    Crime vs. Property: Police on alert for theft, looting amid rising fuel prices

    By CESAR JOLITO The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) has heightened its alert level amid concerns that increasing fuel prices ...
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  • A monitoring team inspects gasoline stations across Bacolod City to ensure compliance with oil price regulations amid the announced increases from the Department of Energy. Fuel retailers must operate within these regulated ranges and must not take advantage of the situation by imposing excessive or premature price increases, City Administrator Mark Steven Mayo says. (Bacolod City Communications Office photo)

    Strike a balance | Intensify ops vs. oil hoarding, price manipulation

    By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City council has passed a resolution calling on the Department of Energy (DOE) and ...
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  • The Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry Division urged rebel remnants to return to the “fold of the law” and take advantage of government programs that help former insurgents rebuild their lives. (AFP / Noel Celis / File photo)

    Return to fold | Rebel remnants in Negros urged to surrender

    By CESAR JOLITO III The 3rd Infantry Division (ID) of the Philippine Army has renewed its call for remaining insurgents ...
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Ashfall hits 90 brgys: Kanlaon eruption forces class suspension in 7 LGUs

March 17, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III Kanlaon Volcano’s moderate explosive eruption early ...

Crime vs. Property: Police on alert for theft, looting amid rising fuel prices

March 16, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) has ...

Strike a balance | Intensify ops vs. oil hoarding, price manipulation

March 14, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City council has passed ...

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Sagay City’s 30th Sinigayan Festival opens with a drum and lyre competition, filling the first day of festivities with a vibrant lineup of cultural and community activities. For three decades, the Sinigayan Festival has been a celebration of Sagay’s vibrant culture, strong community spirit and shared heritage. The weeklong festivities will be celebrated from March 16 to 20, 2026. (Arkypila Go photo)       

30th Sinigayan Festival: A living culture, history

By CESAR JOLITO III Sagay City’s 30th Sinigayan Festival officially opened at the public plaza yesterday, highlighting the role of ...
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March 17, 2026
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DOJ pushes creation of NIR prosecution office to strengthen justice services

By CESAR JOLITO III The Department of Justice (DOJ) is moving forward with the establishment of the Negros Island Region ...
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March 17, 2026
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Marcos proposal to cut fuel tax gets NegOcc support

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s request to Congress to grant him emergency powers to reduce the excise tax on petroleum products ...
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March 17, 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 Angel Anne Canino finished with a double-double of 14 points and 10 excellent receptions as the De La Salle University Lady Spikers improved to a 7-0 win-loss record in the standings. (UAAP photo)

Canino, DLSU go 7-0 in UAAP

By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers toppled the National University Lady Bulldogs, 25-21, 25-19, ...
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March 17, 2026
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Robert Bolick of the NLEX Road Warriors soars for a layup against the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots in the PBA Season 50 Commissioners Cup on Sunday, March 15, 2026. (PBA Media photo)

NLEX overcomes Magnolia for back-to-back wins

The NLEX Road Warriors rode a balanced offensive outing to overcome the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots, 112-105, and stay unbeaten ...
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March 17, 2026
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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (right) controls the ball against Golden State Warriors guard Lj Cryer during the first quarter. (Brad Penner / Imagn Images)

Knicks recovers from 21-pt deficit, hold off Warriors

Jalen Brunson scored 30 points and added nine assists for the host New York Knicks, who mounted their biggest comeback ...
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March 17, 2026
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OPINION

Towards a ‘Green, Green, Green’ Philippines

By Sonny Angara Several studies have shown that there are real mental health benefits to having greener cities. One published ...
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March 17, 2026
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The duty to transform the world

By Fr. Roy Cimagala That gospel parable about the sower and the seed (cfr. Matthew 13:1-9) somehow reminds us that ...
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March 17, 2026
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Iranian security chief Ali Larijani. AP

Iran says it will make US regret war as oil prices soar

Iran vowed to make the United States regret attacking the Islamic republic and said it would keep up a chokehold ...
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March 17, 2026
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Bad example?

By Ade S. Fajardo   Thinking of harming someone without actually doing it does not amount to a crime. Representative ...
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March 16, 2026
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IMPULSES

Will Willie draw the line?

By Herman M. Lagon Sometimes the best way to notice change in a society is to watch how people react ...
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March 16, 2026
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