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  • Hog raisers in Negros Occidental are now struggling to increase pork supply to meet consumer demand, the Alliance of Hog Raisers Association of Negros Occidental says. (File photo)

    Bacolod fortifies control vs. ASF | Pork ban, stricter border entry enforced

    By MERLINDA A. PEDROSA Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya has established guidelines for the prevention, control and containment of African ...
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  • Mass shooting threatens school | ‘Gun attack’ sends students home

    By CESAR JOLITO III Authorities have been determining the credibility of the viral online conversation where a student allegedly shared ...
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    ‘Overdue loopholes’ | SRA’s molasses import rules get backing

      By CESAR JOLITO III The government’s move to tighten regulations on imported molasses is a “long-overdue correction” that protects ...
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  • The Negros Occidental provincial government has also provided other forms of assistance to alleviate the challenges faced by hog raisers. (File photo)

    Bacolod braces for ASF | City eyes pork ban, stricter border control

    By MERLINDA A. PEDROSA The Bacolod City government will enforce stronger measures to prevent the possible resurgence and spread of ...
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Bacolod fortifies control vs. ASF | Pork ban, stricter border entry enforced

July 1, 2026
By MERLINDA A. PEDROSA Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya has ...

Mass shooting threatens school | ‘Gun attack’ sends students home

June 30, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III Authorities have been determining the credibility ...

‘Overdue loopholes’ | SRA’s molasses import rules get backing

June 29, 2026
  By CESAR JOLITO III The government’s move to tighten ...

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NegOcc declares calamity state due to RSSI; NegOr to follow

  By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental was officially under a state of calamity following the continued spread of the ...
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July 1, 2026
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The Tinagong Dagat in northern Negros Occidental was temporarily closed earlier this year to allow personnel from the Northern Negros Natural Park to facilitate an environmental monitoring assessment, as well as the review, enhancement and rationalization of existing trekking policy guidelines. Authorities conducted a trail resource assessment and monitoring across Tinagong Dagat’s four official trails in Silay City, Talisay City, Murcia, and Don Salvador Benedicto. Story on page 3. (Northern Negros Natural Park / Facebook photo)

NegOcc restores 110 ha of forestland, watershed

By CESAR JOLITO III The Negros Occidental provincial government has restored 110 hectares of degraded forestland within the Northern Negros ...
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July 1, 2026
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A sugarcane farm in northern Negros Occidental was among the initial areas affected by the red striped soft-scale insects (RSSI) in April 2025. RSSI attacks sugarcane leaves and reduces sugar content by about 50 percent, the Sugar Regulatory Administration says. (File photo) 

Unifed wants unified action vs. RSSI

By CESAR JOLITO III United Sugar Producers Federation (Unifed) President Manuel Lamata described the red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) outbreak ...
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July 1, 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 learned about the potential matchup with Grand Slam champion Serena Williams after seeing the tournament draw online. (Fabrizio Bensch / Reuters photo)

Eala welcomes possible clash with Williams

By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense tennis star Alex Eala remained focused on her opening-round match at Wimbledon but admitted that ...
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July 1, 2026
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Bloodied but unbowed: Sinner, Djokovic survive Wimbledon scares

Jannik Sinner survived a major scare and a bloodied foot to open his Wimbledon title defense with a five-set victory ...
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July 1, 2026
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Brazil's Gabriel Martinelli celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates. (Annegret Hilse / Reuters photo)

Martinelli to the rescue as Brazil edges Japan

Brazil survived a World Cup last-32 scare when they fought back to beat Japan, 2-1, after Gabriel Martinelli squeezed in ...
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July 1, 2026
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OPINION

IMPULSES

Plastics in our veins

By Herman M. Lagon One rarely goes through a day without encountering plastic. From food packaging to throw-away coffee cups, ...
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July 1, 2026
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Ordering in? Your food delivery may contain toxic chemicals from plastic packs

If you’ve been ordering more takeout food since the onset of the pandemic, chances are most of your meals come ...
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July 1, 2026
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Asia’s fastest-growing companies

By Sonny Angara The Financial Times, together with Nikkei Asia and Statista recently came out with its ranking of High-Growth ...
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June 30, 2026
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To know Christ is to know ourselves properly

By Fr. Roy Cimagala The earlier we realize this, the better for us. And that’s simply because Christ is the ...
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June 30, 2026
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PH nutrient profile model vital to combatting obesity, NCDs

The final approval of the Philippine Nutrient Profile Model (PNPM) has established the framework for robust food policies aimed at ...
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June 30, 2026
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