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    ‘Fair wage for fair labor’ | Sugar leader denies workers’ ‘unpaid’ wages

    By CESAR JOLITO III Sugar stakeholder Aurelio Gerardo Valderrama, Jr. has denied allegations that he failed to pay workers their ...
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  • For safe, quick pest solution? | Confed cautions on large-scale airplane spraying

    By CESAR JOLITO III The Confederation of Sugar Producers Associations (Confed) supports immediate, large-scale spraying using drones and manual ground-based ...
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  • The Sugar Regulatory Administration reiterated the need to consider immediate large-scale interventions, including aerial spraying, requiring urgent action to minimize losses from the current infestation of red-striped soft scale insects. (SRA photo)

    Multi-pronged RSSI approach | Natural pest control ‘long been underway’: SRA

    By CESAR JOLITO III The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) defended its consistent natural and biological methods to combat the infestation ...
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  • Despite the legality of the proposed agreement, the Victorias City government has decided to withdraw its landfill access request after hearing the sentiments of residents, especially those from Bacolod City’s Barangay Felisa, where the sanitary landfill is located. (lcc.edu.ph photo)

    Declare waste pact ‘null, void’ | Accept Victorias landfill bid drop, Bacolod urged

    By MERLINDA A. PEDROSA Alyansa Kontra Basura lead convenor Wennie Sancho has requested the Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod to officially acknowledge ...
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‘Fair wage for fair labor’ | Sugar leader denies workers’ ‘unpaid’ wages

July 20, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III Sugar stakeholder Aurelio Gerardo Valderrama, Jr. ...

For safe, quick pest solution? | Confed cautions on large-scale airplane spraying

July 18, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III The Confederation of Sugar Producers Associations ...

Multi-pronged RSSI approach | Natural pest control ‘long been underway’: SRA

July 17, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) defended ...

TOP STORIES

Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya emphasized the need for the strict implementation of safety protocols in the city's sanitary landfill located within a 30-hectare compound in Barangay Felisa, to prevent incidents like the recent landfill collapse in Cebu City. (Bacolod City Communications Office photo)

SP conference on sanitary landfill foul odor set

By MERLINDA A. PEDROSA The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) will hold a committee conference on Thursday, July 23, to address ...
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July 20, 2026
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Capitol to help clear creek of Kanlaon debris

By BETH JOY DESAMPARADO, STI-WNU Intern The Negros Occidental provincial government will deploy heavy equipment to remove volcanic materials that ...
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July 20, 2026
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Vendors selling various food items along the North Capitol Road in Bacolod City, after receiving special permits from the city government earlier in the day. City Ordinance 1009 seeks to regulate street vending while balancing the interests of small business owners and the commuting public. (Bacolod City Communications Office photo)

Special permits seen to legalize small-scale biz ops

By MERLINDA A. PEDROSA The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) has approved on first reading a proposed ordinance prescribing the guidelines ...
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July 20, 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 describes playing alongside Grand Slam champion Venus Williams as a dream come true, saying she never imagined she would have that privilege with the American tennis legend.

Eala, Williams reunite for DC Open doubles

By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense tennis star Alex Eala and seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams will once again ...
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July 20, 2026
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George King the hero as San Miguel escapes Terrafirma

George King came to the rescue as San Miguel Beer escaped Terrafirma Dyip, 109-104, for its second straight win in ...
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July 20, 2026
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St. John's Institute - Bacolod Falcons' Edz Escultura attempts to block the attack by University of Santo Tomas Junior Tigresses’ Erin Sotto. (SSL photo)

SJI-Bacolod falls short in Shakey’s Juniors finals

By ADRIAN STEWART CO The St. John’s Institute (SJI) – Bacolod Falcons came within two points of the championship but ...
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July 20, 2026
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OPINION

Impeachment is not a lawyer’s exclusive domain

By Ade S. Fajardo The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is off to a slow start as the ...
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July 20, 2026
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IMPULSES

More than a papabile

By Herman M. Lagon Before anything else, this is not an argument against Pope Leo XIV, nor an attempt to ...
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July 20, 2026
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Letting go of the ‘lettuce’ in your life

By Emmanuel Canto I came across an article about letting go of the “lettuce” in our lives from a motivational ...
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July 20, 2026
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IMPULSES

Rethinking spirituality

By Herman M. Lagon I was once asked a question that seemed simple: Are you religious or spiritual? I surprised ...
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July 18, 2026
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We are vital cooperators of Christ’s mission

By Fr. Roy Cimagala We need to realize this truth about ourselves more deeply and stably. We are meant to ...
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July 18, 2026
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