By JEN BAYLON More than 2,000 automated counting machines (ACMs) will be distributed to local election offices in Negros Occidental from April 28 to 29, as the province gears up for the midterm elections on May 12. Provincial election supervisor Ian Lee Ananoria said the distribution of the ACMs will coincide with the final testing …
Monthly Archives: April 2025
Comelec identifies alternative voting centers in Kanlaon-hit areas
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has identified alternative voting centers for the May 12 midterm elections in areas affected by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Occidental. In a press conference yesterday, Provincial Election Supervisor Ian Lee Ananoria said he had inspected alternative voting centers in some areas of La Castellana and La Carlota …
PBBM forms Nat’l Task Force Kanlaon
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has created the National Task Force Kanlaon that will oversee and coordinate all government programs, activities and projects (PAPs) to reduce the impact of volcanic activities and hasten the recovery of affected communities. Under Administrative Order (AO) 32 signed by Marcos on Thursday, April 24, the Department of National Defense will …
Army battalion focused on securing 2 ‘red’ areas in NegOr
The 62nd Infantry Battalion (62IB) of the Philippine Army is focusing its attention on two areas in Negros Oriental that are categorized as “red election hotspots.” Lt. Colonel Evelio Ilanga, 62IB commanding officer, told the Philippine News Agency yesterday that Guihulngan City and La Libertad town are tagged under the highest category of watchlist areas …
Surface search for missing Briton diver continues ‘indefinitely’
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) here will continue indefinitely its surface and coastal search for the British national who went missing after a dive in Dauin, Negros Oriental. Lt. Marionne Abigail Enopia, PCG-Negros Oriental station commander, told the Philippine News Agency yesterday that they received a directive to maximize their floating assets, so the search …
Bacolod bows to Zamboanga in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tubo Slashers failed to score a follow-up win after bowing to Zamboanga Sikat, 87-63, in the 2025 MPBL Season at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City on Thursday, April 24. The Tubo Slashers were only behind by five at 14-19 after the opening quarter, but they struggled to keep …
Negrense Doguna steps up as Lyceum stuns Lady Altas in NCAA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Lyceum Lady Pirates stunned the University of Perpetual Help Lady Altas, 21-25, 25-21, 29-31, 25-14, 15-12, in the NCAA Season 100 women’s volleyball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City on Thursday, April 24. Negrense Joan Doguna stood out with 27 points from 23 attacks, three service …
Knicks outlast Pistons to grab lead in NBA playoff series
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 31 points and Jalen Brunson added 30 to spark the New York Knicks over the Detroit Pistons, 118-116, yesterday (Philippine time) for a 2-1 lead in their NBA playoff series. O.G. Anunoby added 22 points and Mikal Bridges contributed 20 as the Knicks seized the edge in the Eastern Conference best-of-seven first-round …
Alex Eala gives Swiatek a scare before falling short in Madrid
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala showed plenty of grit before bowing out of the 2025 Madrid Open on Thursday, April 24, following a three-set loss to World No. 2 Iga Swiatek. Swiatek was made to work by the teenager, who took a one-set lead before the Pole battled back for a 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 win …
Landers Opens First-Ever Store in Cavite with Grand Launch at Vermosa on April 23
Premium membership shopping has finally arrived in Cavite! Landers Superstore, the fastest growing membership store in the country, proudly marks another milestone with the grand opening of Landers Vermosa – its first-ever store in the province and its 15th store nationwide. Conveniently located inside Ayala Vermosa’s sprawling estate and lifestyle hub in Imus, Cavite, the newest …