The upgrade of the Banago Port in the northern part of the highly-urbanized Bacolod City is set to be completed by the end of June, according to an update from the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA). The P568.765-million Banago Port Improvement Project is one of the biggest projects of the PPA in the Negros Island Region. …
Monthly Archives: April 2025
Meralco bows to Rain or Shine in PBA Cup
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The defending champion Meralco Bolts dropped their third consecutive game after a 128-116 loss to the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City on Sunday night, April 27. Negrense Raymar Jose finished with 21 points, on 8-of-10 field goal shooting, to …
Negrense Ordiales, NU topple UST in UAAP volleyball
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Bulldogs renewed their mastery over the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Spikers with a 25-22, 20-25, 25-22, 25-22 victory in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, April 27. With their sixth consecutive win, the reigning champions, the Bulldogs, …
Jayson Tatum, Celtics too sharp for Magic
Jayson Tatum collected game-highs of 37 points and 14 rebounds to lead the visiting Boston Celtics to a 107-98 victory over the Orlando Magic in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series yesterday (Philippine time). The second-seeded Celtics made 30 of their 32 free-throw attempts as they took a 3-1 edge in the …
Knicks edge Pistons for 3-1 NBA playoff series lead
Jalen Brunson scored 32 points and Karl-Anthony Towns delivered two crucial late baskets as the New York Knicks held off the Detroit Pistons, 94-93, to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series yesterday (Philippine time). The game ended amid controversy, the Pistons protesting that Tim Hardaway, Jr. was fouled by …
100% poll ready: 1,700 NegOcc cops to ramp up security for May 12 elections
By JEN BAYLON The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) is intensifying security preparations ahead of the May 12 midterm elections by deploying more than 1,700 police officers across the province. The provincial police and local authorities are working closely to ensure a peaceful and orderly voting process for the province’s 2,014,000 registered voters, ranking …
Kamote on wheels
By Herman M. Lagon Have you ever been stuck in traffic — tired, frustrated — when, out of nowhere, a motorcycle cuts through dangerously close, jolting you awake? Chances are, you have seen a kamote driver. The term, now slang for reckless riders, has sparked laughs online but reflects a real problem on our roads. Behind the viral clips …
The fight against fake news and misinformation
By Sonny Angara In September last year, the SK of Barangay Balaya in San Carlos City, Pangasinan installed WiFi modems at several locations in their village to provide Internet connectivity so the youth can more easily attend their online classes. Last August, the SK of Lavezares town, Northern Samar procured several computer and printer sets …
7 alleged NPA rebels killed in Kabankalan clash
By JEN BAYLON Seven suspected members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were killed in a series of encounters with government troops at Barangay Tapi in Negros Occidental’s Kabankalan City early yesterday morning. According to Colonel Erwin Lamzon, Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) spokesperson, the confrontation erupted after residents reported the presence of armed rebels …
Bacolod gets DOTr support to execute PUV modernization plan
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will form a team that will assist the highly-urbanized Bacolod City in executing its local Comprehensive Public Transport Modernization Plan. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon gave the commitment during his meeting with Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez and other city officials at the Bacolod City Government Center on Friday, April 25. “What …