By MAE SINGUAY A 52-year-old man died after he was trapped inside his burning house at Barangay Caduha-an in Negros Occidental’s Cadiz City early Tuesday morning, June 17. The victim was identified as Allan Alibutdon, a resident of Hacienda Navidad. He died from suffocation, secondary to smoke inhalation and full-body burns, during the blaze, Fire …
Monthly Archives: June 2025
Enhanced police operations extended to 1 week in Negros
The Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NORPPO) has extended the duration of its enhanced police operations from three days to one week, an official said on Tuesday, June 17. Lt. Stephen Polinar, NORPPO spokesperson, told the Philippine News Agency that the recent province-wide Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operations (SACLEO) was held from June 9 to 15. …
DepEd-NIR commits to ensure continuous learning in Kanlaon-hit areas
The Department of Education-Negros Island Region (DepEd-NIR) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring continuous learning in areas affected by the ongoing unrest of Mt. Kanlaon. In a report yesterday, the DepEd Schools Division of Negros Occidental said Regional Director Ramir Uytico led the discussion of plans to address the impacts of the volcanic eruption during …
DepEd-NIR eyes literacy, numeracy enhancement among students
The Department of Education (DepEd) intends to enhance the literacy and numeracy skills among school learners in the Negros Island Region (NIR). Policy Planning and Research Division officer-in-charge (OIC) Serafin Farinas III said that DepEd-NIR will soon begin crafting its medium-term plan, with emphasis on literacy and numeracy skills, among other interventions. “[We] would look …
Bacolod falls short to Sarangani in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod City Tubo Slashers suffered a close 77-75 defeat to the Sarangani Gripper Motorcycle Tire in the 2025 MPBL Season at the Batangas City Coliseum on Tuesday night, June 17. Down 63-69 with over four minutes left in the game, the Tubo Slashers went on a 10-4 scoring run behind Chester Saldua, …
Thunderbolts swept by Nitura-led Adamson in Ormoc exhibition
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts suffered a 25-23, 26-24, 25-21 sweep against the Shaina Nitura-led Adamson University Lady Falcons in an exhibition game at the Ormoc City Superdome in Ormoc, Leyte on Tuesday night, June 17. The Thunderbolts managed to keep in step with the Lady Falcons in each …
Haliburton ready for ‘backs against wall’ NBA finals
Tyrese Haliburton vowed to be ready for Indiana’s must-win NBA finals Game 6 after being hobbled by injury during the Pacers’ 120-109 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, June 17 (Philippine time). The Pacers talisman, who suffered a right leg injury in Game 2 of the series, once again struggled as Indiana slipped …
Alex Eala falls to Polish foe, exits Nottingham Open
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala has bowed out of the 2025 Nottingham Open after a straight-sets loss to Polish opponent Magda Linette on Tuesday, June 17 (Philippine time). Linette, the tournament’s sixth seed, turned back Eala 6-4, 6-3 to advance to the second round. It marked the end of the road for Eala in the …
Release dilemma: OCD-NIR pressed for release of P203-M Kanlaon aid
The Office of Civil Defense in Negros Island Region (OCD-NIR) has admitted it cannot intervene in the release of additional financial assistance to local government units (LGUs) affected by Kanlaon Volcano’s unrest. After the source of funds amounting to more than P203 million was transferred to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), the guidelines stipulate …
Negros Power rates drop by P0.55 this June
BACOLOD CITY — Negros Power continues to bring welcome relief to its consumers as it announces a P0.55 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) reduction in electricity rates for June 2025 — a move that directly benefits thousands of households and businesses across its franchise area. For this month’s billing cycle, residential consumers will pay only P11.14 per kWh, …