By JEN BAYLON The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) clarified that the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano early morning on Tuesday, May 13, was not considered a worst-case scenario. Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol described the recent eruption as moderate, lasting approximately five minutes. Bacolcol said it was significantly shorter and less intense than the previous …
Monthly Archives: May 2025
Lacson seals final term as NegOcc guv
Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson thanked the Negrenses for their “overwhelming show of support” as he won his third and last term in the midterm elections. “I thank you with all my heart for your unwavering trust and confidence. Once again, you have chosen to entrust me this great honor of leading our beloved …
Prominent political families secure all congressional posts in NegOcc
The seven legislative district representatives of Negros Occidental, including the highly urbanized Bacolod City, now all come from prominent political families as three former lawmakers are set to return to the House of Representatives this July. In the 1st District, Julio Ledesma IV was proclaimed yesterday after securing a mandate for a new term during …
Task group formed to probe poll day shooting
By JEN BAYLON The Negros Occidental Provincial Police Office (NOCPPO) has established a Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) to conduct a focused and expedited investigation into the shooting incident in Silay City’s Barangay Mambulac on election day, May 12. The SITG aims to strengthen the investigative process by coordinating witness affidavits, gathering statements, and ensuring …
Proclamation of poll winners in NegOr unhampered by Kanlaon eruption
The proclamation of winners in the May 12 midterm elections in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental was unhampered despite the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon hours after the voting ended, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said yesterday. Comelec – Negros Island Region (NIR) Director Lionel Marco Castillano said the polls closed at 7:00 p.m. except for those …
Canino named UAAP Best Outside Spiker
By ADRIAN STEWART CO De La Salle University Lady Spikers’ Angel Canino was named Best Outside Spiker in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament awarding ceremony at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City yesterday. Negrense Canino secured her second award alongside three-time winner Mhicaela Belen of the National University Lady Bulldogs, …
Kanlaon eruption forces cancellation of JPGT Negros, Bacolod
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The organizing Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc. (PGTI) has announced the cancellation of the Negros Occidental and Bacolod legs of the 2025 ICTSI Junior PGT Championship following the recent eruption of Kanlaon Volcano in the Negros Island Region. “We understand the disappointment this may cause for everyone who has been preparing for …
Pacers escape 19-point hole, KO Cavaliers in Game 5
Tyrese Haliburton scored 31 points and dished out eight assists as the Indiana Pacers eliminated the host Cleveland Cavaliers with a 114-105 decision in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals yesterday (Philippine time). Pascal Siakam put up 21 points for fourth-seeded Indiana, which closed the best-of-seven series with consecutive wins. Indiana has qualified for …
Thunder storm past Nuggets late for 3-2 series lead
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 31 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied late for a 112-105 home win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals yesterday (Philippine time). Down by nine with eight-and-a-half minutes to go, the Thunder wound up outscoring the Nuggets 34-19 in the fourth quarter to take …
Mixed victory: NegOcc midterm polls see contested, unopposed results
By JEN BAYLON The midterm elections in Negros Occidental on Monday, May 12, have concluded with a mix of closely contested races and unopposed victories, according to the partial and unofficial vote tallies released by the Commission on Elections as of yesterday. In Binalbagan town, Manuel Aranda, running as an independent candidate, won the mayoralty …