At least 14 people died and three others were injured as the truck they were riding lost its brakes and fell off a cliff at Sitio Tubod, Barangay Bulwang in Mabinay, Negros Oriental yesterday afternoon. The passengers were all livestock buyers from La Libertad, Negros Oriental. They were on their way to Dauis, Bayawan City …
Monthly Archives: February 2024
P5-M ‘shabu’ seized in NegOr since Jan; more barangays ‘drug-cleared’
Police authorities in Negros Oriental have seized close to P5 million worth of suspected shabu in various anti-illegal drug operations since January 1 this year. Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) records showed that as of February 20, a total of 721.1 grams of suspected shabu across the province have been confiscated, totaling P4.9 …
Tiamzon carries Petro Gazz past SGA in PVL opener
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Nicole Tiamzon showcased offensive efficiency as the Petro Gazz Angels scored a 25-12, 25-20, 25-12 victory over the Strong Group Athletics (SGA) in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) 1st All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Tuesday night, February 20. The former University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons …
Aguilar back with Gilas in 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Japeth Aguilar is making his Gilas Pilipinas comeback as they face Hong Kong at the start of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup first window qualifiers at the Tsuen Wan Sports Centre in Hong Kong tonight. The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings center was brought back by Gilas head coach Tim …
Dwight Ramos optimistic of Tim Cone’s long-term vision with Gilas
Gilas Pilipinas will finally test their retooled roster and revitalized system in the upcoming 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers later this week. The nationals will be facing Hong Kong on Thursday, February 22, and Chinese Taipei on Sunday, February 25. Even before they actually step foot on the court, mainstay Dwight Ramos is already …
Mixed reactions; Local labor, biz groups divided on P100 wage hike bill passage
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The passage of Senate Bill 2534, which proposed a P100 daily minimum wage increase for private sector workers, on the third and final reading in the Senate has received mixed responses from local labor and business groups. In a radio interview, Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) Executive Director Frank …
Ko announces congressman bid in 2025 midterm polls
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental 3rd District Board Member Manuel Frederick Ko announced yesterday that he will run for congressman in the 2025 midterm elections under the Abang Lingkod Party-list. Ko said he already has the blessings of incumbent party-list Representative Stephen Paduano and Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Benitez. Ko is serving his …
Political dispute nearly turns into fistfight
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A heated political exchange between two councilors in Negros Occidental’s Talisay City nearly turned into a fistfight during their Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) regular session last Monday, February 19. Councilor Rolin Meliton delivered his privilege speech regarding the city government’s housing program, wherein he raised several concerns. During the speech, …
Bacolod logs first leptos death
By Mae Singuay The Bacolod City Health Office (CHO) said a 32-year-old male from Barangay Pahanocoy was the first fatality due to leptospirosis this year, from two cases recorded as of February 10. CHO data revealed the casualty was a vendor of dressed chicken. Grace Tan, CHO’s Environment Sanitation Division chief, said the patient …
Tricycle driver dies in road mishap
By Jen Baylon A man died after a pickup truck crashed into his tricycle on Hernaez Street and Circumferential Road in Bacolod City’s Barangay Taculing yesterday morning. Joel Co, 39 years old, a resident of the city’s Barangay Cabug, was dead on the spot. The pickup driver was identified as 37-year-old Oscar Corpuz of Bago City’s …