Improved water supply will be experienced by residents in three major barangays in the southern part of the city with the injection of four million liters per day (MLD) starting yesterday. This was confirmed by Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez as water shortage has been reported in several areas of some barangays amid the extreme heat, …
Monthly Archives: March 2025
PNP to activate Negros Island police office on March 27
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will activate the Police Regional Office – Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) in a ceremony to be held at Camp Alfredo M. Montelibano in Bacolod City on March 27. This was announced by the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) yesterday after the final meeting for the establishment of the PRO-NIR …
NegOr folk reminded to report live wires to avoid accidents
Negros Oriental police on Thursday, March 13, reminded residents of the province to be wary of live wires and to report them to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the police, or electric cooperatives to avoid accidents. Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO), issued the reminder after two young …
NegOcc inflation further eases to 2% in February
Inflation rate for all income households in Negros Occidental eased further to two percent in February, from 2.7 percent in January and 3.7 percent in December, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported yesterday. In a press briefing, PSA-Negros Occidental supervising statistical specialist Diesah Biaoco said the major contributors to February inflation were food and non-alcoholic …
100 women avail free driving course for Women’s Month
By MA. THERESA LADIAO Around 100 women participated in the free theoretical driving course (TDC) launched by the Land Transportation Office in Western Visayas (LTO-6) in celebration of National Women’s Month. The program aims to empower women by making driver education more accessible while promoting road safety across the region. The two-day course, which runs …
Dajao, UST near UAAP girls basket title
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Junior Growling Tigresses scored a lopsided 85-57 victory over the National University Nazareth School (NUNS) Lady Bullpups in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 87 girls basketball tournament finals at the FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City on Thursday, March 13. Bacolodnon Barby Dajao …
Negrense Orendain, Capital1 fall short of PVL playoff seat
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Capital1 Solar Energy Power Spikers ended their PVL 2nd All-Filipino Conference campaign after a 25-22, 25-17, 18-25, 25-17 defeat to the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Thursday night, March 13. Negrense Patty Jane Orendain tried her best to help the Power Spikers, finishing with …
Warriors’ Curry hits 3-pointer in win over Kings
Stephen Curry became the first player in NBA history to make 4,000 career three-pointers yesterday (Philippine time) as the Golden State Warriors extended their winning streak to a season-best six games with a 130-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings in San Francisco. Curry was able to play a supporting role with 11 points for the Warriors, who …
4 Bucks exceed 20 points in win over slumping Lakers
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 points and added 12 rebounds and nine assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 126-106 win over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers. Three other Bucks scored more than 20 points to help Milwaukee end its three-game skid. Brook Lopez scored 23, Kevin Porter, Jr. had 22 off the bench, and …
Combat damage; Prepare for dry season impact on crops, farmers told
By JEN BAYLON The Negros Occidental Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) is urging farmers to prepare for the potential effects of the dry season on their crops as temperatures continue to rise. OPA officer-in-charge Dina Genzola emphasized the importance of ensuring adequate water sources for irrigation to combat crop damage caused by prolonged heat. To …