By Jen Baylon The family of Kirt Lobaton, who was allegedly abducted and killed in Barangay Dancalan, Ilog, Negros Occidental, is calling for justice. Lobaton, 24, a resident of Hacienda Manaol, Barangay Matab-ang in the province’s Talisay City, was found dead with gunshot wounds in the aforementioned place around 2 p.m. on May 27. According …
Monthly Archives: May 2025
Two Siquijor residents die from glanders
By Jen Baylon Two male residents of Siquijor have died from glanders, the Department of Health-Negros Island Region (DOH-NIR) confirmed. Dr. Nikka Hao, DOH-NIR director, said on Wednesday, May 28, the fatalities were among the six confirmed glanders cases in the province. The remaining patients continue to receive treatment at a hospital in Dumaguete City. …
DOJ mobilizes team for Teves’ deportation
The Department of Justice (DOJ) yesterday said it has mobilized a team to assist in the deportation of former Negros Oriental representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr., the alleged mastermind in the killing of Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo, to the Philippines from Timor-Leste. The team, DOJ said, will be composed of representatives from the Justice …
Cañete, San Beda end NCAA season with win
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The San Beda University Lady Red Spikers ended their NCAA Season 100 women’s volleyball campaign with a 25-12, 25-15, 20-25, 25-22 victory over the University of Perpetual Help Lady Altas at the Playtime FilOil Arena in San Juan City on Wednesday, May 28. Negrense Reyann Cañete capped off her collegiate career …
Villaran completes another 3-peat in Palaro
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense hurdler Mico Villaran completed another three-peat in the track and field event of the 2025 Palarong Pambansa at the Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium in Laoag, Ilocos Norte yesterday. The Romanito Maravilla National High School standout clinched his second three-peat in the secondary boys 400-meter hurdles with a record-setting time …
Thunder overwhelm Timberwolves in NBA finals
Oklahoma City, sparked by 34 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, advanced to the NBA finals for the first time since 2012 by routing Minnesota, 124-94, yesterday (Philippine time). Gilgeous-Alexander, the NBA Most Valuable Player, added eight assists and seven rebounds as the Thunder captured the best-of-seven Western Conference finals series 4-1 and will host Game 1 …
Nocum, Clarito tow Rain or Shine past Phoenix
Adrian Nocum and Jhonard Clarito combined for 50 points to tow the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters past the Phoenix Fuel Masters, 109-99, in the PBA Philippine Cup at the PhilSports Arena on Wednesday, May 28. Nocum posted 30 points, while Clarito waxed hot from beyond the arc with four triples to post 20 points. …
Forceful arrest? Teves arrested in Timor-Leste anew; DOJ prepares extradition
By JEN BAYLON Former Negros Oriental 3rd District Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr., tagged as the mastermind in the slay of Governor Roel Degamo in 2023, was arrested by immigration authorities anew on Tuesday night, May 27, at his residence in Timor-Leste, where he sought asylum. In a 10-second Facebook video posted by his son Axl yesterday, Arnolfo was seen …
Private utilities lead the way in maintaining lower power rates in WV, Negros
ILOILO CITY — In a positive development for power consumers in Western Visayas and Negros Island, private electric distribution utilities under the leadership of billionaire businessman Enrique Razon, Jr. continue to offer the most competitive electricity rates in the region, outpacing the rates charged by electric cooperatives. For over five years, MORE Electric and Power …
Pagiging makasarili ang ugat ng problema sa trapiko
By MELANIO LAZO MAURICIO, JR. INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY. “Kung makikinig kayo sa tinig ng Diyos at susunod sa Kanyang mga utos … mapapasainyo ang lahat ng mga pagpapalang ito.” (Deuteronomio 28:1-2, Bibliya) *** TANGING ANG DIYOS LAMANG ANG SAGOT SA MABIGAT NA TRAPIKO. Grabe, nakakalungkot naman ang mga balitang may mga kababayan tayong may sakit ang …