By Ignacio R. Bunye March 1, 2025 was a red letter day in Muntinlupa City as it marked its 30th Cityhood Anniversary with a series of milestone events that showcased the city’s remarkable achievements and vision for the future. The day’s highlight was the traditional State of the City Address held at the Filinvest Tent …
Monthly Archives: March 2025
Rifts that reshape politics
By Herman M. Lagon Alliances sometimes develop as quickly as they break apart. The adage, “The enemy of my enemy is my friend,” has never been more pertinent than in the widening divide separating the Marcos and Duterte groups. Once an apparently strong alliance, it has now collapsed into open conflict, exposing political unrest and …
52 violation notices issued vs. erring poll bets
By JEN BAYLON The Commission on Elections (Comelec) issued 52 notices of violation against national candidates in the upcoming May 12 midterm elections after the removal of 4,570 illegal campaign materials in Negros Occidental. Thirty-nine violation notices were issued after 2,322 campaign materials were taken down during Oplan Baklas from February 24 to March 1, …
Protest rally staged in Bacolod over Duterte arrest
By JEN BAYLON Supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte gathered in a solidarity rally outside the Bacolod City Government Center on Wednesday evening, March 12, to express their opposition to his recent arrest and extradition to The Hague in the Netherlands. The rally, marked by chants of “Duterte, Duterte” and waving Philippine flags, drew attention …
Army turns over slain NPA leader’s body to kin in humanitarian act
The body of slain New People’s Army (NPA) regional leader Hans Ponteras was turned over by troops of the Philippine Army’s 79th Infantry Battalion (IB) to his family in Barangay Banago in Bacolod City on Wednesday, March 12, four days after he was killed in a clash with soldiers in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental. In …
Bacolod activates measures to address limited water supply
The Bacolod City government has initiated measures to address water shortage in some areas across several barangays amid the extreme heat that affected sources of water supply. As of yesterday, the city’s normal water supply of 84 million liters per day (MLD) has gone down to only about 79 MLD. In an interview, Mayor Alfredo …
Info drive to end VAW bearing results in NegOr— police
More women in Negros Oriental now have the courage to come out into the open to report abuses and seek help from authorities, a police official said. “This is a result of our continuous information dissemination and other interventions to empower women, especially in the barangays,” Captain Helen Grace Aldirete, chief of the provincial police’s …
Daegu snaps 2-game losing skid in KBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus outdueled the Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters, 88-76, in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) at the Daegu Gymnasium on Wednesday night, March 12. Negrense Samjosef Belangel, the former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles standout, finished with 18 points, including three three-point conversions, to …
Negrense Canino, DLSU pummel Ateneo in UAAP women’s volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers pummeled the arch-rivals Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles, 25-15, 25-14, 20-25, 25-19, in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Wednesday, March 12. Negrense Angel Canino finished with 17 points, comprising …
Edwards, Wolves rout Nuggets, extend streak
Anthony Edwards scored 29 points, Julius Randle added 25 and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets, 115-95, yesterday (Philippine time) for their season-high sixth win in a row. Jaden McDaniels contributed 16 points, Rudy Gobert had 11 points and 10 rebounds and Donte DiVincenzo added 10 points for Minnesota, which has beaten Denver …