Two regional leaders of the New People’s Army (NPA) were killed in a clash with troops of the Philippine Army’s 79th Infantry Battalion (IB) in the hinterlands of Cadiz City, Negros Occidental on Saturday, March 8. In a report yesterday afternoon, the 79IB identified the fatalities as Hans “Jojo” Ponteras, in his 40s, acting regional …
Monthly Archives: March 2025
Ex-kapitan hurt, partner shot dead in Bacolod
By JEN BAYLON A former barangay captain was injured while his live-in partner was shot dead inside their vehicle at Bangga Tomaro in Bacolod City’s Barangay Sum-ag on Friday night, March 7. Police Station 9 chief Captain Andy Ofalia identified the fatality as 44-year-old Carmilitia Davila, a resident of the city, while 53-year-old Federico Gayagas …
WV tourist arrivals up 10.25%, generate P74-B
Western Visayas recorded a 10.25 percent increase in tourist arrivals in 2024, generating P74 billion in tourism revenue, according to the Department of Tourism (DOT). Tourism Regional Director Crisanta Marlene Rodriguez, during the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas on Friday, March 7, said the region has over 5.9 million tourist arrivals in 2024, higher than the …
Manhunt on vs. drug bust escapee
By MA. THERESA LADIAO Authorities have launched a manhunt against a suspect who escaped following an anti-drug operation at Barangay Enclaro in Negros Occidental’s Binalbagan town on Saturday, March 8. “Andrew,” 42 years old, managed to evade arrest and is now the subject of a police pursuit. The operation was carried out by the Negros …
Belangel, Daegu bow to Changwon in KBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Samjosef Belangel and the Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus faltered to the Changwon LG Sakers, 79-72, in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) at the Daegu Gymnasium on Saturday, March 8. The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles standout finished with 18 points, seven assists, two rebounds, and a steal …
Negrense Canino leads way as DLSU edges UE in UAAP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers recovered from a second-set stunner to defeat the University of the East (UE) Lady Warriors, 25-12, 23-25, 25-14, 25-17, in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Saturday, March 8. Negrense Angel …
Curry reaches milestone as Warriors down Pistons
Stephen Curry had 32 points and hit a major milestone as Golden State downed Detroit, 115-110, in San Francisco yesterday (Philippine time). Curry reached 25,000 career points on a third-quarter three-pointer. Jimmy Butler supplied 26 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Draymond Green had 12 points — including a late pivotal three-pointer — along with …
Ginebra sets up finals showdown with TNT, eliminates NorthPort
The series may have lasted five games, but the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Gin Kings’ destination remained the same. Barangay Ginebra is on its way to the championship round as it took out the NorthPort Batang Pier, 126-99, in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup semifinals on Friday, March 7, at the Araneta Coliseum in …
Repair operations; NIR to be fully operational by 2027— Lacson
By JEN BAYLON Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson announced that the Negros Island Region (NIR) is expected to be fully operational by 2027. This statement was made after a recent coordination conference hosted by Negros Occidental, where regional directors of various government agencies in NIR gathered. According to Lacson, the meeting directed regional directors …
‘Sana all,’ always
By Herman M. Lagon “Sana all” is a little wish wrapped in three syllables. It is a fleeting moment of hope, admiration or even a tinge of envy — but always grounded in shared humanity. Whether said in jest or sincerity, this mix of Tagalog and English captures the Pinoy spirit of aspiration. It is …