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  • Negros Occidental remains the epicenter of the red-striped soft scale insect outbreak, accounting for more than 3,830 hectares of the total affected area across its northern, central and southern districts. (SRA Biscom photo)

    Fungus ‘army’ vs. sugar pest | DA mobilizes biocontrol agent to curb RSSI infestation

    By CESAR JOLITO III The Department of Agriculture (DA) has ordered the mass production of a naturally occurring fungus to ...
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    No clash deaths | Police, gov’t troops slam socmed claims on Calatrava gunfight

    By CESAR JOLITO III Authorities debunked social media posts claiming that government troops suffered casualties during an armed encounter at ...
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  • The red-striped soft scale insects feed on sugarcane sap, as sugar stakeholders raise concerns over its potential impact on the industry and the livelihood of thousands of farmers. (Philsurin photo)

    Emergency state looms over outbreak | Declaration depends on extent of RSSI damage

    By CESAR JOLITO III A state of emergency may soon be declared in Negros Occidental as the red-striped soft scale ...
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  • The Sugar Regulatory Administration conducted an aerial spraying operation covering 3.43 hectares of sugarcane plantation to contain the infestation of red-striped soft scale insects at Barangay Camandag in Negros Occidental’s La Castellana town, enhancing response to protect crops in one of the identified hotspots. (SRA photo)

    Sugarcane pest hotspot | RSSI doubles infestation to almost 2,000 hectares

    By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental remains the hardest-hit province amid the infestation of red-striped soft scale insects (RSSI) in ...
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Fungus ‘army’ vs. sugar pest | DA mobilizes biocontrol agent to curb RSSI infestation

June 19, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III The Department of Agriculture (DA) has ...

No clash deaths | Police, gov’t troops slam socmed claims on Calatrava gunfight

June 18, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III Authorities debunked social media posts claiming ...

Emergency state looms over outbreak | Declaration depends on extent of RSSI damage

June 17, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III A state of emergency may soon ...

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88TH CHARTER DAY: ‘Bacolod continues to grow, thrive’

By MERLINDA A. PEDROSA “May this gathering inspire us to strengthen our love for our city, deepen our commitment to ...
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June 19, 2026
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BACOLOD PUBLIC PLAZA

Bacolod to remove shanties at plaza

By MERLINDA A. PEDROSA The Bacolod City government is set to remove shanties at the public plaza today. City Administrator ...
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June 19, 2026
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‘Holdup victim’ yet to surface to prove claims

By MERLINDA A. PEDROSA The Bacolod City Police Station 1 is still waiting for the alleged holdup victim to appear ...
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June 19, 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 star Alex Eala displayed an efficient all-around game, finishing with four aces and no double faults while converting four of her six break-point opportunities.

Eala repeats over Vekic in Berlin Open

By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Alex Eala continued her impressive run on grass after defeating World’s No. 22 Donna Vekic ...
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June 19, 2026
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What we learned after World Cup first round

From Lionel Messi rolling back the years to full stadiums and a Cape Verde team that shocked Spain, here is ...
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June 19, 2026
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PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup champions Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings after their 88-76 win against the TNT Tropang 5G in Game 7. (PBA Images)

Ginebra reigns supreme over TNT

After three years, the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings have finally returned to the top of Philippine basketball. The Gin ...
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June 19, 2026
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OPINION

Kawit and the everyday test of freedom

By Ignacio R. Bunye On June 12, 1898, General Emilio Aguinaldo stood on the balcony of his ancestral home in ...
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June 19, 2026
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IMPULSES

The wrong lesson

By Herman M. Lagon Most people attend review sessions expecting answers. One aspiring teacher left with more questions. What began ...
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June 19, 2026
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Freedom of expression ‘shrinking dangerously’

The space for freedom of expression is shrinking dramatically as many countries, abetted by new technologies and digital giants, suppress ...
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June 19, 2026
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Bridging the gap

By Dr. Joseph D. Lim Oral health care is an important part of overall well-being. Yet in many rural areas, ...
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June 18, 2026
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Treating everyone equally in different ways

By Fr. Roy Cimagala We are reminded of this duty in the second reading of the Mass. It’s from the ...
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June 18, 2026
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