The Philippine Army targets to end the communist insurgency in Negros Oriental as early as the first quarter of this year with sustained operations. Brigadier General Leonardo Peña, commander of the 302nd Infantry Brigade based in the province’s Tanjay City, told the Philippine News Agency yesterday that continuous combat and non-combat operations in the …
Monthly Archives: February 2023
Danish nat’l, 2 others nabbed over town mayor’s bro death
A Danish national, his Filipino common-law wife and a third suspect in the shooting to death of the brother of a Negros Oriental town mayor were arrested by the police hours after the victim’s cadaver was found early Monday, February 6, in the province’s Valencia town. Major Roger Quijano, Valencia police chief, told the Philippine …
Benitez to travel again with Marcos Jr.
By Mae Singuay Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Benitez will be accompanying President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on an official trip to Japan from February 8 to 12. The President will meet Prime Minister Kishida Fumio to sign bilateral deals which include a $3-billion loan as well as development agreements on defense, agriculture, information and communications, and …
Anyang beats Suwon in KBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Rhenz Abando was scoreless in his return as Anyang KGC Ginseng Corporation scored an 87-84 win over Suwon KT Sonic Boom in the 2022-2023 Korean Basketball League (KBL) at the Suwon KT Arena on Monday night, February 6. Abando, a former University of Santo Tomas and Colegio de San Juan …
Montalbo splashes 7 medals in NOPSSCEA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Coraline Montalbo plunged seven medals during the elementary girls’ swimming competition of the 42nd Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports Cultural Educational Association (NOPSSCEA) tournament in Bacolod City over the weekend. A product of Bacolod Tay Tung High School, Montalbo finished the two-day competition with three gold, two silver and two …
Tennis: Alex Eala unsure of joining SEA Games, Asiad
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala could not immediately commit to playing for the Philippines in the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and Asian Games (Asiad) later this year. The 17-year-old, who is in town for a vacation with her family, said in a press conference yesterday that she would love to represent the country in …
As opposed to Negros Oriental Governor’s counter-proposal; Revive NIR first —solon
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Another Negros Occidental lawmaker said the reestablishment of the Negros Island Region (NIR) would come first before any talks could be made about the proposed third province in Negros, as opposed to Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo’s counter-proposal. According to 5th district congressman Emilio Yulo III, who had just …
Army yet to identify 3 NPAs killed in Kabankalan clash
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Army’s 94th Infantry Battalion (94IB) have yet to identify the remains of the three New People’s Army (NPA) members they neutralized following a weekend gun battle at Barangay Oringao in Negros Occidental’s Kabankalan City. Lt. Colonel Van Donald Almonte, 94IB commander, said the insurgents’ families have yet …
‘Stolen’ Isabela funds probe endorsed to PLO
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Legal Office (PLO) said yesterday that the ongoing investigation into the allegedly stolen municipal funds could possibly be expanded. Provincial Legal Officer Atty. Alberto Nellas, Jr. said he had already received the endorsement for the probe from the acting municipal treasurer of Isabela town. The …
IN WESTERN VISAYAS: Dengue death toll climbs to 4, NegOcc still on top
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The number of dengue fatalities in Western Visayas has climbed to four after three new deaths were recorded, the Department of Health in Western Visayas (DOH-6) said. According to DOH-6 Center for Health Development, from January 1 to 28, the latest dengue fatalities were from Bacolod City, Iloilo City …