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  • Hog raisers are directed to strictly observe biosecurity measures, particularly disinfecting their farms and exercising caution in repopulating their herds. (File photo)

    Starting over again | Hog industry faces setback as ASF resurges

    By CESAR JOLITO III The hog industry in Negros Occidental is once again facing a major setback as the province ...
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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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Starting over again | Hog industry faces setback as ASF resurges

July 2, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III The hog industry in Negros Occidental ...

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 ...

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Possible biosecurity measures include establishing border controls and conducting tests to prevent swine deaths. (PNA Bacolod / File photo)

Bacolod confirms 4 positive ASF cases

By MERLINDA A. PEDROSA Bacolod City logged four positive cases of African swine fever (ASF), City Veterinary Office (CVO) head ...
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July 2, 2026
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The Bacolod City Legal Office’s enforcement team evicted an estimated 40 individuals from the annex building of Libertad Market after finding the structure unfit for commercial use. (CLO photo)

Bacolod ordinance on trisikad, e-bike brgy franchise hurdles 1st reading

By MERLINDA A. PEDROSA The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) approved on first reading a proposed ordinance granting barangay franchises or ...
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July 2, 2026
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Computer college gets 2nd violation notice

By MERLINDA A. PEDROSA A second notice of violation was served against AMA Computer College – Bacolod campus yesterday for ...
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July 2, 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

Alex Eala of the Philippines returns to Mexico's Renata Zarazua during their women's singles first round tennis match of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships in London on June 30, 2026. (Kirill Kudryavtsev / AFP photo)

Eala sweeps Zarazua

By ADRIAN STEWART CO Alex Eala opened her 2026 Wimbledon campaign with a 6-1, 6-2 sweep over Mexico’s Renata Zarazua ...
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July 2, 2026
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Joemarie Limjap emerged as the Best Net champion in the 25th edition of the Rotary Club of Bacolod - Marapara's Golf for a Cause tournament. (Contributed photo)

Bacolod Rotary’s charity golf attracts 100 participants

By ADRIAN STEWART CO Around 100 golfers took part in the 25th edition of the Rotary Club of Bacolod – ...
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July 2, 2026
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GILAS PILIPINAS STAR DWIGHT RAMOS (Lemuel Medina Seijo / SBP photo)

Gilas cruises past Franklin Bulls

Gilas Pilipinas swept its pair of tune-up games ahead of the third window of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian ...
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July 2, 2026
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OPINION

Word of the day: Leukoplakia, the white plaque

By Dr. Joseph D. Lim Mysterious white patches continue to challenge medicine. It’s called leukoplakia, a clinical term that literally ...
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July 2, 2026
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When we just go through the motions

By Fr. Roy Cimagala We have to be wary of this tendency of ours. We should not just follow rules ...
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July 2, 2026
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Photo courtesy of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

‘Stricter’ US green card policy: What Filipinos should know

The Trump administration is tightening rules for non-immigrant visa holders planning to “adjust status” and obtain their green card while ...
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July 2, 2026
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CCP queer plays celebrate Pride Month

By Dennis Gorecho Many members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) community continue to struggle with feelings ...
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July 1, 2026
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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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