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  • Children sing as the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary is being paraded during the Encuentro at Sto. Niño Parish in Bacolod City’s Barangay Pahanocoy on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. Encuentro, the reenactment of the joyful reunion of sorrowful Mary and the resurrected Jesus, takes place before the first Easter Sunday Mass. (Sto. Niño Parish / SOCCOM photo)

    Renew call for justice | Rights groups demand accountability in Toboso clash

    By CESAR JOLITO III Human rights advocates and progressive organizations gathered to honor the 19 individuals killed during the April ...
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  • A crater glow from Kanlaon Volcano’s summit, caused by superheated volcanic gas emissions, has been visible to the naked eye on Sunday, May 10, 2026. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology warns that if gas emission intensifies, an Alert Level 3 may be declared over Kanlaon. (Phivolcs photo)

    Crater glow warning | Phivolcs warns of magmatic unrest at Kanlaon

    By CESAR JOLITO III The appearance of a “crater glow” or “banaag” at the summit of Kanlaon Volcano is a ...
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  • NATIONAL TASK FORCE TO END LOCAL COMMUNIST ARMED CONFLICT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ERNESTO TORRES, JR.

    Don’t conclude yet | Toboso clash partial findings don’t indicate a ‘massacre’

    By CESAR JOLITO III The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) has called on the public ...
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  • "We do not question the Philippine Army. In fact, we appreciate them because every day they're out there sacrificing their lives for us to be free. - NEGROS OCCIDENTAL GOVERNOR EUGENIO JOSE LACSON

    No need for further probe | Lacson rules out peace talks; says Toboso clash ‘legitimate’

    By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson has rejected the need for dialogue with armed groups following ...
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Renew call for justice | Rights groups demand accountability in Toboso clash

May 13, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III Human rights advocates and progressive organizations ...

Crater glow warning | Phivolcs warns of magmatic unrest at Kanlaon

May 12, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III The appearance of a “crater glow” ...

Don’t conclude yet | Toboso clash partial findings don’t indicate a ‘massacre’

May 11, 2026
By CESAR JOLITO III The National Task Force to End ...

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SUSPECT RESISTS ARREST, ‘STABS’ OPERATIVES; Cop dies, 2 others hurt in buy-bust

By CESAR JOLITO III A 38-year-old police officer was killed while two others were injured during a buy-bust operation against ...
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May 13, 2026
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All NIR solons voted ‘yes’ to impeach VP Sara

By CESAR JOLITO III Twelve lawmakers from the Negros Island Region (NIR) were among the 257 members of the House ...
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May 13, 2026
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SRA turns over P14.6-M equipment to farmers

By CESAR JOLITO III The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) turned over nearly P14.6 million worth of farm mechanization equipment at ...
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May 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

Negros' CBR Buglas finished with a 3-0-1 record in the finals of the 2nd Handurayo Cup after another strong showing highlighted by standout performances. (Contributed photo)

Buglas captures Handurayo titles

By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negros’ CBR Buglas successfully defended its crown in the 2nd Handurayo Cup after another strong showing ...
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May 13, 2026
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ANGEL CANINO (UAAP photo)

Canino, DLSU seniors confirm UAAP Season 89 return

By ADRIAN STEWART CO De La Salle University (DLSU) stars Negrense Angel Canino, Shevana Laput, Amie Provido, and Lyka de ...
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May 13, 2026
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (right) controls the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart during Game 4 of the 2026 NBA playoffs. (Gary A. Vasquez / Imagn Images via Reuters)

Shai, Thunder eke out win over Lakers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points as the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder advanced to the Western Conference finals with a 115-110 ...
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May 13, 2026
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OPINION

UP Fair as platform where art and advocacy collide

By Dennis Gorecho The chant “Ikulong na ‘yan, mga kurakot!” reverberated for four days at the Sunken Garden of the ...
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May 13, 2026
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IMPULSES

UP and us

By Herman M. Lagon There is something oddly predictable about how people talk about the University of the Philippines (UP) ...
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May 13, 2026
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Low genetic diversity puts PH eagle at risk of disease, breeding issues

The Philippine eagle has been identified as vulnerable to various threats as modern deforestation has intensified its decline, based on ...
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May 13, 2026
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Decongesting Philippine prisons

By Sonny Angara During the public hearing on the budgets of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and its attached agencies, ...
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May 12, 2026
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The mercies of God

By Fr. Roy Cimagala That lamentation of Christ because some people did not ask for forgiveness for their sins in ...
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May 12, 2026
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