By CESAR JOLITO III The Office of Civil Defense in Negros Island Region (OCD-NIR) continues to set up tents for residents displaced by the ongoing unrest of Kanlaon Volcano, as many evacuees remain in schools. OCD-NIR Director Donato Sermeno III said tents are currently being put up at the Cabacungan National High School – Masulog Extension …
Monthly Archives: June 2025
Transition will not disrupt public services, new Bacolod admin assures
The incoming administration of Bacolod City Mayor-elect Greg Gasataya wants to assure residents that the transition into the new governance will not disrupt public service. Gasataya’s transition team head, Mark Steven Mayo, said he had already received the documents from outgoing Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez’s transition team on Friday, June 20. Mayo added that the …
Teves ‘recuperating well’ following appendectomy
Former Negros Oriental representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves, Jr. is recovering well following a successful surgical operation at Philippine General Hospital, his legal counsel said. In a statement, Topacio said Teves’ medical incident must become a “wake-up call” on the shortcomings of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) regarding response to medical emergencies. “If it …
Dauin Dive Festival to attract 250 divers
Around 250 scuba diving enthusiasts are expected to take part in the Dauin Dive Festival in Dauin, Negros Oriental, scheduled from June 25 to 29, 2025. In a press conference, Mayor Galicano Truita announced that this year’s festival will mark a shift, as it will be spearheaded by the private sector for the first time, …
Over P1.9-M ‘shabu’ seized from 2 drug stings
Police operatives confiscated a total of P1.9 million worth of suspected shabu from two drug suspects in separate drug buy-bust operations in Bacolod City. A 44-year-old man, identified as “Borg,” a resident of Zone 5, Barangay Handumanan, was apprehended during a police operation at 3:40 a.m. on Saturday, June 21. Police recovered 175 grams of …
5 Iloilo City mpox cases fully recovered
The Iloilo City Health Office announced that it has recorded eight laboratory-confirmed mpox cases, up from six previously reported, with five fully recovered. Dr. Roland Jay Fortuna, city assistant health officer, clarified that the city has so far logged a total of 13 mpox-related cases, including confirmed and suspected cases. “The total number of mpox cases …
Bacolodnon Johann Chua claims silver in Vietnam
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolodnon Johann Chua settled for a silver medal finish in the 2025 9-Ball Peri Tribute Cup after a 13-4 loss to hometown bet Nguyen Anh Tuan at the Da Nang Peri Pool Arena in Vietnam on Saturday, June 21. Chua started strong before misfiring with his shots as Tuan completed several tough …
Pacers, Thunder set to clash in Game 7 for NBA supremacy
Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams said the thought of a Game 7 in the NBA finals “makes the hair on your arm stand up a little bit.” Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle called it “a time to celebrate.” On Monday, June 23 (Philippine time), the Thunder and Pacers will square off in Oklahoma City in a …
TNT completes upset vs. Magnolia
The TNT Tropang 5G have completed their upset of the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots to advance into the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals. Kelly Williams hit two clutch foul shots to allow the Chot Reyes-led squad to seal their Season 49 Quarterfinals Game 2 80-79 victory, in their clash at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila …
Lasting solution: 2 lots eyed as permanent Kanlaon evacuees’ sites
By CESAR JOLITO III The Negros Occidental provincial government is still looking for permanent relocation sites for evacuees affected by Kanlaon Volcano’s continuing unrest in La Castellana town, providing a long-term solution in case of another eruption. Provincial Administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz II said they are looking at two properties — eight hectares and 11 …