Troops of the Philippine Army have brought home the body of slain New People’s Army (NPA) leader Marissa Pobresa to Barangay Tan-awan, a mountain village in Kabankalan City in southern Negros Occidental, the military confirmed yesterday. Pobresa, 23 years old, was among the two leaders of the NPA’s Komiteng Rehiyon-Negros, Cebu, Bohol, Siquijor (KR-NCBS) who died …
Monthly Archives: March 2025
DTI-6 shared service facilities generate over P60.8-M in sales
The shared service facilities (SSF) project, a flagship program of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), has generated over P60.68 million in sales and more than P18.14 million in investments in Western Visayas. During the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas yesterday, DTI-6 officer-in-charge and assistant regional director Mutya Eusores said the program assisted about 1,012 …
NegOcc prov’l gov’t provides free health services for female staff
The Negros Occidental provincial government provided free health and wellness services to its female employees yesterday as part of the observance of the 2025 National Women’s Month. Provincial Gender and Development Focal Point System action officer Marie June Pavillar-Castro said they collaborated with the Provincial Health Office (PHO), Teresita L. Jalandoni Provincial Hospital and other …
Dajao tallies 15 as UST clobbers NUNS
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Junior Golden Tigresses completed a sweep of the UAAP Season 87 girls’ basketball eliminations after a 91-66 rout of the National University Nazareth School (NUNS) Lady Bullpups at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Bacolodnon Barby Dajao delivered a triple-double of 15 points, …
Cadiz’s para swimmer, badminton squad notch golds in WVRAA Meet
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Para-swimmer Zach Lucas Obsioma from Negros Occidental’s Cadiz City made his presence felt anew with three gold medal finishes at the Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association (WVRAA) Meet held recently at the Binirayan Sports Complex in San Jose de Buenavista, Antique. Competing in the orthopedically handicapped category, Obsioma triumphed in the 50-meter …
Jokic dominates Thunder as Nuggets bounce back
Nikola Jokic delivered a dominant 35-point performance as the Denver Nuggets bounced back to topple the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder, 140-127, in the NBA yesterday (Philippine time). Jokic had been forced to take a backseat to Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in an emphatic 127-103 Denver loss to Oklahoma City on Sunday, March 9, in …
Major blow; NPA forces in northern Negros ‘weakened’ —Army
By JEN BAYLON The Philippine Army’s 79th Infantry Battalion (IB) has reported a significant weakening of the New People’s Army (NPA) forces in northern Negros. This assessment comes following an encounter in Negros Occidental’s Cadiz City over the weekend, where two high-ranking NPA leaders were killed. In a radio interview yesterday, 79IB public information officer 1st Lt. Dan …
Continuity in our economic policy
By Sonny Angara Elections, given that they mark transitions in our society, do often trigger periods of soul-searching and reflection. They can also be very emotional affairs, not least because the prospect of new political leaders taking the helm can elicit either anticipation or anxiety. So in the weeks following the recent elections, many asked …
Nourishing our hope
By Fr. Roy Cimagala If we are guided by our Christian faith, we know that our life here on earth is not our definitive life. We are meant to pursue our ultimate definitive life with God in heaven. Thus, our life here on earth can only be marked by the indispensable virtue of hope which …
Pork prices in NegOcc remain high amid low supply
By JEN BAYLON The Negros Occidental Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) confirmed a rise in pork prices across the province this month. PVO head Dr. Placeda Lemana said they anticipate further price hikes in the coming months due to local farmers selling their live pigs to traders in Panay Island, where prices are higher. Lemana added …