The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Negros Oriental has alerted its personnel for the possible effects of Tropical Depression “Crising.” In an interview with the Philippine News Agency yesterday, Coast Guard Station-Negros Oriental commander Lt. Marionne Abigail Enopia said they are now under “blue alert.” “We are now keeping an eye on flood-prone areas, like …
Monthly Archives: July 2025
Pastrana, Gilas women enter FIBA q’finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Gilas Pilipinas national women’s basketball team squandered an early double-digit lead before pulling off a 73-70 escape over Lebanon in the 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup in Shenzhen, China on Wednesday, July 16. Negrense Kent Jane Pastrana finished with seven points, including a three-pointer, to go with one rebound in limited …
Negrense Ordiales, Alas men bow to Indonesia in SEA V.League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Alas Pilipinas national men’s volleyball team fell short against Indonesia, 25-19, 19-25, 21-25, 25-22, 15-9, in the second leg of the SEA V.League at the Jakarta International Velodrome in Indonesia on Wednesday night, July 16. Negrense Leo Ordiales finished with 16 points, coming from 13 attacks, two service aces and …
Beermen shake off Game 1 drama, hold off TNT to tie PBA finals
The San Miguel Beermen shook off a controversial Game 1 and corrected their course in Game 2 of the PBA finals, 98-92, tying the TNT Tropang 5G in the series 1-1 on Wednesday, July 16, at the Araneta Coliseum. The Beermen, who had two days of break to recalibrate after their opening game loss highlighted …
Kiefer Ravena returns as Strong Group dominates Australia for 4-0 start
Kiefer Ravena made an immediate impact in his first game back for Strong Group-Philippines as they dominated Australia, 91-75, to remain immaculate at the 2025 William Jones Cup on Wednesday, July 16. Ravena, who missed the first three games to attend to other commitments, provided the spark in the fourth quarter as the Philippine squad …
School in limbo? Moises Padilla seeks Capitol’s help on CPSU land reclaim
By CESAR JOLITO III The local government of Moises Padilla is seeking the intervention of Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson to resolve a pressing land ownership issue involving the Central Philippines State University (CPSU) Moises Padilla Campus. A key item on the agenda was the expiration of a usufruct agreement involving the two-hectare property …
Ateneo, Taiwan scientists develop AI tool that will ‘revolutionize’ dentistry
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim Scientists in Taiwan and the Ateneo de Manila University have developed an artificial intelligence tool that detects with high accuracy a sinus infection that may affect the brain. They say it will revolutionize dentistry. It detects with high accuracy a sinus infection that may affect the brain. Along with a …
Anggulong espiritwal sa pagbaha, dapat pansinin
By MELANIO LAZO MAURICIO, JR. INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY. “Kaya’t ang bawat nakikinig at nagsasagawa ng mga salita kong ito ay maitutulad sa isang taong matalino na nagtayo ng kanyang bahay na ang pundasyon ay bato. Umulan nang malakas, bumaha at binayo ng malakas na hangin ang bahay na iyon, ngunit hindi nagiba sapagkat nakatayo iyon sa …
3 PVO employees in ‘extortion’ case resign
By CESAR JOLITO III Three regular employees assigned to the Negros Occidental Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) resigned from their posts following allegations of extortion in exchange for speeding up the release of permits. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson confirmed that he has accepted the resignation of the three PVO personnel, which will take effect this August. The …
BCPO renews bid for ‘Type A’ classification to bolster presence
By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) is renewing its push for a Type A reclassification to expand its law enforcement presence, with plans to establish five additional police stations across key barangays in the city. BCPO Director Colonel Joeresty Coronica confirmed that they will resubmit their reclassification documents this week to …