Police investigators are pursuing persons of interest in the abduction of two siblings in Zamboanguita, Negros Oriental, an official said. Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) told the Philippine News Agency that according to Zamboanguita police chief Captain Andrew Anque, the family of the missing persons has provided names …
Monthly Archives: February 2025
Army calls for more volunteers to sign up as reservists in NegOr
The Philippine Army is calling for more volunteers to sign up for its Ready Reserve Battalion (RRB) in Negros Oriental to serve during national emergencies and to support regular forces during national security threats. Colonel William Pesase, who heads the 703rd Community Defense Center of the 7th Regional Community Defense Group, Reserve Command of the …
DSWD extends almost P95-M humanitarian aid to Kanlaon victims
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has delivered P94.861 million in humanitarian assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Island since December last year. Data of the DSWD’s Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center (DROMIC) yesterday showed the figure include P56.594 million provided to …
Ordiales steps up as NU edges Ateneo in UAAP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Bulldogs survived a tough challenge from the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles for a 23-25, 26-24, 27-25, 29-27 victory in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City yesterday. Negrense Leo Ordiales top-scored for the Bulldogs with 14 points …
Negrense Bertolano, Farm Fresh edge Capital1 in PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Farm Fresh Foxies clawed back from two sets down to defeat the Capital1 Solar Energy Power Spikers, 18-25, 21-25, 26-24, 25-19, 15-12, in the PVL 2nd All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Tuesday night, February 18. Negrense Alyssa Bertolano finished with a double-double of 10 points …
Doncic energizes LeBron as NBA homestretch begins
LeBron James is energized to play alongside new Lakers teammate Luka Doncic while in Oklahoma City. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hopes a National Basketball Association (NBA) title will secure his place among league legends as the regular-season homestretch begins. The NBA returns from the All-Star break, when the Los Angeles Lakers, led by James and Doncic, entertain …
Tulfo brother are neck and neck in the February Pre-Election Senatorial Preferential Survey
Manila, Philippines — The latest 2025 Pre-Election Senatorial Preferential Survey conducted by Tangere concluded with a tie between brothers Media Executive Ben ‘Bitag’ Tulfo and ACT-CIS Representative Erwin Tulfo, who each garnered 53% voter preference. Ben ‘Bitag’ Tulfo polled higher in Metro Manila, while the younger Tulfo polled higher in Northern Luzon, Central Luzon, and Southern …
80% poll ready, Comelec-NegOcc awaits ‘areas of concern’ final categorization
By JEN BAYLON The Commission on Elections in Negros Island Region (Comelec-NIR) is 80 percent ready for the May 12 midterm elections, stating that they are “on time” in their preparations. Comelec-NIR Regional Director Lionel Marco Castillano said they are still finalizing the contingency plans for the elections, which will include security preparations as well …
Love ‘hugot’ lines from Supreme Court decisions
By Dennis Gorecho “Love is founded on a promise: To seek beyond ourselves in order to enable the other to continue to become the best version of themselves.” Thus declared Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen in Tan-Andal vs. Andal (G.R. No. 196359, May 11, 2021) that involves an annulment case based on psychological …
Justice for small fishers!
By Herman M. Lagon Millions of small-scale fishers depend on municipal waters. Therefore, the controversy over whether commercial fishing vessels should be allowed is more than a policy issue. The Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) and the University of the Philippines-Visayas support the law prohibiting commercial fishing in municipal waterways. While …