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  • Buyers scale back exports | Blue crab industry seeks gov’t help on US ban

    By CESAR JOLITO III Crab pickers from processing facilities across the country have made an emotional appeal to President Ferdinand ...
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  • Exporters face major blow | Blue crab industry under threat amid export ban

    By CESAR JOLITO III The United States’ ban on Philippine blue crab imports is expected to deal a major blow ...
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  • BENITEZ. MARAÑON, ESCALANTE

    Unified candidate eyed for guv post | 3 names emerge as possible bets in 2028 polls

    By CESAR JOLITO III Three prominent political figures have emerged as possible candidates for Negros Occidental governor in the 2028 ...
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  • Photo shows the clearing and cleaning operations at the Bacolod Public Plaza while the site is undergoing renovation. The vendors are placed in temporary designated areas so that they can continue their livelihoods while cleaning and removing illegal structures and obstructions is ongoing. (Bacolod City Communications Office photo) 

    Capitol wants city to relocate vendors | NegOcc request up for Bacolod review

    By MERLINDA A. PEDROSA and CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City Legal Office will review the Negros Occidental provincial government’s ...
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Buyers scale back exports | Blue crab industry seeks gov’t help on US ban

June 13, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III Crab pickers from processing facilities across ...

Exporters face major blow | Blue crab industry under threat amid export ban

June 12, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III The United States’ ban on Philippine ...

Unified candidate eyed for guv post | 3 names emerge as possible bets in 2028 polls

June 11, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III Three prominent political figures have emerged ...

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A civic-military parade marked the celebration of the 128th Philippine Independence Day in Bacolod City yesterday, June 12, 2026. (Andrew Altajeros photo)

128TH INDEPENDENCE DAY | Lacson: Freedom carries responsibility; Gasataya: Every generation is called to define freedom

By CESAR JOLITO III and MERLINDA A. PEDROSA Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson underscored the importance of history, freedom ...
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June 13, 2026
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Photo courtesy of Merlinda A. Pedrosa

ON 128TH INDEPENDENCE DAY: Filipinos urged to focus on unity, identity

By CESAR JOLITO III As the Philippines marked its 128th Independence Day yesterday, labor advocate Wennie Sancho emphasized the importance ...
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June 13, 2026
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Bacolod council slams false fire call

By MERLINDA A. PEDROSA The Bacolod City council condemned the prank call reporting a false residential fire, declaring such acts ...
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June 13, 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 Joan Marie Monares signed with the PLDT High Speed Hitters as the final piece of the team’s recruitment efforts ahead of the Premier Volleyball League season. (Facebook photo)

Monares, Bedaña sign with High Speed Hitters

By ADRIAN STEWART CO The PLDT High Speed Hitters have completed their roster buildup for the 2026-2027 Premier Volleyball League ...
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June 13, 2026
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Alas Pilipinas at the 2026 AVC Women’s Cup. (AVC photo)

Alas Pilipinas bows out of semis contention after loss to Taipei

Alas Pilipinas’ semifinals hopes at the 2026 AVC Women’s Cup have been dashed. The nationals bowed out of Final 4 ...
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June 13, 2026
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New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (left) and guard Josh Hart celebrate after Game 4 of the NBA finals against the San Antonio Spurs. (Ross D. Franklin / AP photo)

Knicks fever engulfs New York with end to title drought in sight

New York Knicks fever has engulfed the five boroughs this week, with the team just one win away from snapping ...
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June 13, 2026
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OPINION

IMPULSES

Passing the problem

By Herman M. Lagon School gates are suddenly alive again. The first days of school are filled with small moments ...
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June 13, 2026
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We need to pray

By Fr. Roy Cimagala It’s amazing that Christ had to excuse himself from his very busy schedule in order to ...
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June 13, 2026
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Survey finds generational gap in attitudes to AI romance

Almost 50 percent of young adults in six major economies think AI romantic companionship will improve human happiness through emotional ...
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June 13, 2026
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Senate pushed into uncharted waters

By Ignacio R. Bunye The Philippine Senate has always been a stage for political maneuvering, but the recent takeover by ...
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June 12, 2026
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IMPULSES

The anthem we half-sing

By Herman M. Lagon A public school Monday morning is easy to picture. The courtyard fills with uneven lines of ...
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June 12, 2026
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