The Philippine Army announced yesterday that Western and Central Visayas are no longer under the influence of communist terrorist groups (CTGs), marking a significant milestone in regional security. Major General Marion Sison, commander of the 3rd Infantry Division (3ID), confirmed the dismantling of the Central and Southern Front in Panay Island. Preparations are underway to declare …
Monthly Archives: January 2025
Bacolod MassKara dancers get P1.5-M subsidy for ‘Sinulog sa Sugbo’
The MassKara Festival dancers of Barangay Granada will receive a P1.5-million subsidy from the Sinulog Foundation Inc. to represent Bacolod City in the Sinulog sa Sugbo World 2025 in Cebu City on January 19. “This highlights the significance of their role in representing Bacolod City,” the City Tourism Office said in a statement yesterday. Barangay …
DTI to enforce price freeze in NegOr amid Mt. Kanlaon’s restiveness
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental will implement a price freeze on basic commodities as the province faces potential risks from Mt. Kanlaon’s restiveness, an official announced yesterday. DTI-Negros Oriental Provincial Director Nimfa Virtucio said that while price freezes are automatic when an area is declared under a state of calamity, …
Belangel, Daegu bow to Anyang
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Samjosef Belangel and the Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus suffered a 74-67 defeat to the Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters in the Korean Basketball League at the Anyang Arena on Sunday, January 12. The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles standout finished with 10 points, missing all his …
CSA-B clinches NOPSSCEA men’s basketball crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod (CSA-B) Eagles prevailed over the University of St. La Salle (USLS) Bacolod Stingers, 63-61, in the do-or-die Game 3 of the NOPSSCEA Season 44 men’s basketball finals at the USLS Gym in Bacolod City on Sunday night, January 12. The Eagles showed steadiness in the second half …
Malonzo returns as Barangay Ginebra blows out Blackwater
Jamie Malonzo returned from a calf injury that had sidelined him since April 2024, helping the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings to dominate the Blackwater Bossing, 86-63, in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday, January 12, at the Ynares Center Antipolo. The 6-foot-7 wingman made huge contributions during their third quarter breakaway en …
Celtics survive visit from Pelicans with 1-point win
Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 38 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the Boston Celtics fended off the visiting New Orleans Pelicans, 120-119, yesterday (Philippine time). C.J. McCollum missed a layup in traffic just before the final buzzer that would have handed the Pelicans the victory. McCollum connected on two free throws to pull New Orleans within a point with …
No poll violations; NOCPPO enters heightened alert status as election period begins
By JEN BAYLON The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) has officially entered a heightened alert status as the election period for the midterm polls commenced yesterday. NOCPPO spokesperson, Police Captain Judesses Catalogo, said checkpoints have been established in various locations across the province, while a gun ban will be implemented until June 11. So …
Where did the NBA fans go?
By Herman M. Lagon The GOAT debate is not going anywhere, but here’s the truth: NBA viewership has dropped since Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant left, and even with social media’s reach, the league has not recaptured the magic of its golden years. So, if today’s stars are GOAT materials, why aren’t more fans tuning …
Identity theft?
By Ade S. Fajardo Documents seen online seem to indicate that current Senate frontrunner Erwin Tulfo may have falsely represented himself as an American citizen after assuming the identity of one Erich Sylvester Tulfo. A letter purportedly emanating from the US embassy concluded that Tulfo obtained a US birth certificate by “fraudulent means” because it …