By JEN BAYLON Bacolod City has witnessed a remarkable decrease in fire incidents during the first quarter of this year. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Bacolod, only 42 fire incidents were reported from January to March, marking a substantial drop compared to the 109 cases recorded during the same period in …
Monthly Archives: April 2025
MGB rejects La Castellana’s relocation site proposal for Kanlaon evacuees
The La Castellana municipal government will have to find another permanent relocation site for residents within the four-kilometer permanent danger zone of Kanlaon Volcano. This comes after the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) disapproved the local government’s proposed site in Barangay Manghanoy for Kanlaon evacuees, La Castellana Mayor Rhummyla Nicor-Mangilimutan said. Although the site is …
NegOr disaster council OKs release of P42-M cash aid to Canlaon City
The Negros Oriental Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) has approved the release of P42 million as cash assistance to the Canlaon City government to help the city maintain the operations of their evacuation centers. Myles Bejar, provincial legal officer, reported during the recent meeting at the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management …
NEDA-NIR reaches out to LGUs to promote collective action
The transition team of the National Economic and Development Authority-Negros Island Region (NEDA-NIR) has reached out to various local government units (LGUs) of the new administrative region to enhance direct communication and promote collective action. “Discussions concentrated on strategies for addressing local challenges and the activities involved in formulating the Regional Development Plan and organizing …
NegOr intensifies measures vs. online sexual abuse
The Negros Oriental Provincial Committee on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and their Children (PCAT-VAWC) is urging the public to be vigilant against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC). The call follows the recent arrest of an African-American man and a Filipina in Vallehermoso town for trafficking the latter’s four younger siblings, said …
Comelec says candidates can join events sans prizes, food
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) clarified that candidates may participate in events and contests during the campaign period, so long as no election laws are violated. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia stated that candidates are allowed to take part in various activities. “They can serve as judges, put the crown, place the sash or whatever … …
DLSU beats Ateneo in UAAP women’s volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers halted the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles’ winning streak with a 25-21, 25-20, 25-17 victory in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, April 2. Negrense Angel Anne Canino led the way with 16 points, …
De La Noche, UST upend Adamson in UAAP volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Spikers cruised to a 25-12, 25-18, 25-18 sweep over the Adamson University Falcons in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, April 2. Negrense JayRack de la Noche contributed 11 markers, with nine attacks, as the Season …
No need to defend PBA 50 Greatest Players list: Marcial
It is not surprising that the composition of the 10 additions that completed the PBA’s list of 50 Greatest Players has received plenty of contrasting comments. Fans online hailed the inclusion of the likes of Nelson Asaytono, Bong Hawkins, Danny Seigle, and Yoyoy Villamin, while there have been polarizing opinions on present players June Mar …
Cavs cool off Knicks with Q4 outburst
Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points to pace the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers, as they used a fourth-quarter run to put away the visiting New York Knicks, 124-105, yesterday (Philippine time). Cleveland (61-15) went on a 20-6 run early in the third quarter to pull ahead after trailing by nine points, but New York rallied to …