Watchmen Daily Journal
  • Headline
  • TOP STORIES
  • COMMUNITY
  • OPINION
  • SPORTS
  • Contact
  • 14th Anniversary Special
  • 2025 Holiday Special

Headline News

  • 5 ‘rebels’ killed in clash anew | Tip leads to firefight in Cauayan; firearms seized

    By CESAR JOLITO III A timely tip from residents led to a series of armed encounters that resulted in the ...
    Read More
  • AVITO DALAN | PNA

    ‘Staged’ gunfire to advance interests? | Lacson seeks fair probe into Senate chaos

    By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson condemned the chaotic incident and reported gunfire inside the Senate ...
    Read More
  • The proposed bulk water supply project is expected not only to help strengthen water security in Negros Occidental but also to support agriculture and encourage economic growth in areas that will be covered by the system. (Lakwatserong Singkit photo)

    Outline the next phase | NegOcc eyes Malogo River for bulk water project

    By CESAR JOLITO III The Negros Occidental provincial government will push forward its proposed bulk water supply project, with a ...
    Read More
  • Authorities and industry leaders are still awaiting a clear solution to address the prolonged decline in sugar prices, an issue that has persisted since late last year. (File photo)

    Lower output, higher prices | SRA: Raw sugar oversupply to meet demand

    By CESAR JOLITO III The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) said sugar production for the next crop year is expected to ...
    Read More

5 ‘rebels’ killed in clash anew | Tip leads to firefight in Cauayan; firearms seized

May 18, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III A timely tip from residents led ...

‘Staged’ gunfire to advance interests? | Lacson seeks fair probe into Senate chaos

May 16, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson ...

Outline the next phase | NegOcc eyes Malogo River for bulk water project

May 15, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III The Negros Occidental provincial government will ...

TOP STORIES

At least 11 residents from Negros Occidental’s Bago City were rescued by personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard Substation in Pulupandan after their motorbanca capsized in the Guimaras Strait on Friday afternoon, May 15, 2026. They departed Bantayan Park in Bago on the way to San Lorenzo town in Guimaras to attend the burial of a family member when the vessel capsized due to strong sea currents. (Philippine Red Cross Negros Occidental - Bacolod City photo)

11 Bago residents rescued after motorbanca capsizes

By CESAR JOLITO III Eleven passengers from Negros Occidental’s Bago City were safely rescued after a motorbanca capsized in the ...
Read More
May 18, 2026
No Comments
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 April 19, 2026. A fact-finding mission’s documentation suggests that at least six of the fatalities were unarmed civilians. (Aksyon Radyo Bacolod photo)

Rights groups refute army claims on Toboso clash

By CESAR JOLITO III A recent fact-finding mission has raised serious questions over the Philippine Army’s account of the April ...
Read More
May 18, 2026
No Comments
Photo courtesy of PRO-NIR

12 arrested over P40-M smuggled cigarettes

By CESAR JOLITO III Authorities confiscated more than P40.8 million worth of untaxed and smuggled cigarettes and arrested 12 individuals ...
Read More
May 18, 2026
No Comments

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 ...
Read More
August 31, 2022
No Comments

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 ...
Read More
August 30, 2022
No Comments

SPORTS

Negrense tennis star Alex Eala heads into Strasbourg Open’s main draw after another solid showing on clay at the Italian Open, where she advanced to the third round before losing to World’s No. 2 Elena Rybakina. (File photo)

Eala earns main draw spot in Strasbourg Open

By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense tennis ace Alex Eala will compete in the main draw of the Internationaux de Strasbourg ...
Read More
May 18, 2026
No Comments
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren reacts after dunking the ball against the Boston Celtics. (Rick Osentoski / Imagn Images)

San Juan clobbers Bacolod in MPBL

By ADRIAN STEWART CO The San Juan Knights went full throttle in the third quarter and battered Bacolod Masskaras, 128-85, ...
Read More
May 18, 2026
No Comments
Cade Cunningham (left) drives to the basket against James Harden during Game 6 of the 2026 NBA playoffs. (Ken Blaze / Imagn Images / Reuters)

Pistons separate from Cavs to force Game 7

Cade Cunningham scored 21 points and dished out eight assists as the Detroit Pistons soundly beat the host Cleveland Cavaliers, ...
Read More
May 18, 2026
No Comments

OPINION

Misleading scare tactics?

By Ade S. Fajardo Why is there a subpoena all of a sudden against Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa? Last ...
Read More
May 18, 2026
No Comments
IMPULSES

Logic lessons from Sara’s impeachment

By Herman M. Lagon A quick apology in advance for the length of this piece. Perhaps the article became this ...
Read More
May 18, 2026
No Comments

Pensioners’ perks in Belgium

By Emmanuel Canto I came across an article about the perks given by the Belgian government to its senior citizens ...
Read More
May 18, 2026
No Comments
IMPULSES

Bridging the gendered gap

By Herman M. Lagon It is easy to cheer for progress — especially when numbers say we are doing well. ...
Read More
May 16, 2026
No Comments

The significance of Our Lord’s Ascension

By Fr. Roy Cimagala A number of very meaningful considerations can be drawn from the Ascension of Our Lord into ...
Read More
May 16, 2026
No Comments

Like us on Facebook

Recent Posts

  • 5 ‘rebels’ killed in clash anew | Tip leads to firefight in Cauayan; firearms seized
  • 11 Bago residents rescued after motorbanca capsizes
  • Misleading scare tactics?
  • Logic lessons from Sara’s impeachment
  • Pensioners’ perks in Belgium

Archives

  • May 2026
  • April 2026
  • March 2026
  • February 2026
  • January 2026
  • December 2025
  • November 2025
  • October 2025
  • September 2025
  • August 2025
  • July 2025
  • June 2025
  • May 2025
  • April 2025
  • March 2025
  • February 2025
  • January 2025
  • December 2024
  • November 2024
  • October 2024
  • September 2024
  • August 2024
  • July 2024
  • June 2024
  • May 2024
  • April 2024
  • March 2024
  • February 2024
  • January 2024
  • December 2023
  • November 2023
  • October 2023
  • September 2023
  • August 2023
  • July 2023
  • June 2023
  • May 2023
  • April 2023
  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022
  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • June 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • January 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • October 2019
  • September 2019
  • August 2019
  • July 2019
  • June 2019
  • May 2019
  • April 2019
  • March 2019
  • February 2019
  • January 2019
  • December 2018
  • November 2018
  • October 2018
  • September 2018
  • August 2018
  • July 2018
  • June 2018
  • May 2018
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018
  • December 2017
  • November 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
  • July 2017
  • June 2017
  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017

Categories

  • Speaking Out
  • Export
  • Masskara Festival 2023
  • Feature
  • 2023 Holiday Special
  • 2024 Holiday Special
  • Year in Review
  • Corpus Juris
  • Better Days
  • Amicus Curiae
  • The Dentist is In
  • Special
  • Impulses
  • Nation
  • The Underpinning
  • 14th Anniversary Special
  • Kuwentong Peyups
  • MassKara Festival 2025
  • Pinoy Seafarer's Rights
  • 2025 Holiday Special
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • Flowers for Lolas
  • News
  • Kakampi Mo ang Batas
  • 12th Anniversary
  • WDJ 13th Anniversary Special
  • Above the Belt
  • In-Depth
  • Come To Think Of It
  • 2024 MassKara Festival Special Supplement
  • Watchme
  • More reasons to smile this MassKara Festival with Negros Power
  • HEADLINE
  • TOP STORIES
  • COMMUNITY
  • SPORTS
  • OPINION
  • Uncategorized
  • BUSINESS
  • Health
  • Lifestyle
  • Sport
Philippine Peso Exchange Rates

Weather Forecast

Overcast
Currently
86°
Overcast
Today is forecast to be Much Warmer than yesterday. Isolated thunderstorms.
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Thursday 06/28 30%
High 87° / Low 78°
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. High 87F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Partly Cloudy
Thursday Night 06/28 20%
High 87° / Low 78°
Partly Cloudy
Some clouds. Low 78F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wunderground.com

About Us

Watchmen Daily Journal is a daily community newspaper based in Bacolod City. It is written in English, Tagalog and Visayan dialects, and delivers a very modern take in presenting the news. It reflects trends and up-to-date opinions of the current generation that are vital and sensible to the daily activities of the Negrosanons.

Watchmen Daily Journal desires to keep the Negrenses rooted to their invaluable traditions and values, upholding the region’s rich dialects.

RECENT POST

  • 5 ‘rebels’ killed in clash anew | Tip leads to firefight in Cauayan; firearms seized May 18, 2026
  • 11 Bago residents rescued after motorbanca capsizes May 18, 2026

Recent Comments

    Copyright © 2026 Watchmen Daily Journal.