By CESAR JOLITO III In a proactive measure to strengthen disaster preparedness, a full-scale simulation exercise (simex) was conducted on Saturday, July 5, to test emergency response systems in the event of an eruption at Kanlaon Volcano under Alert Level 4. The large-scale drill, held at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City, simulated the …
Monthly Archives: July 2025
Gasataya ramps up market, plaza cleanup drive
By CESAR JOLITO III In a renewed push for urban cleanliness and revitalization, Bacolod Mayor Greg Gasataya has launched a sustained cleanup and rehabilitation initiative targeting Bacolod City’s three major public markets and the iconic public plaza. Gasataya personally led flushing operations at Burgos, Libertad and Central markets over the weekend, aiming to address long-standing …
RSSI infestation slows down as interventions rise
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) on Friday, July 4, reported a slower rate of increase in red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestations across sugarcane fields in Negros Occidental. SRA Administrator Pablo Luis Azcona attributed the slight deceleration to heightened awareness among farmers and active interventions from sugar planters, according to a news release. The SRA reported …
7 held, P172-K ‘shabu’ seized in weekend anti-drug ops
By CESAR JOLITO III Seven drug suspects, including two minors, were arrested in a series of coordinated buy-bust operations in Negros Occidental over the weekend, resulting in the confiscation of over P172,000 worth of illegal drugs. Operatives from Ilog Municipal Police Station nabbed “Vicente,” 35 years old, a laborer from the town’s Barangay Delicioso, on …
Trough of severe tropical storm, ‘habagat’ to drench parts of PH
Although outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), the severe tropical storm with international name “Danas” (formerly “Bising”) continues to enhance the southwest monsoon or “habagat,” bringing rains across Luzon and parts of Visayas and Mindanao, the state weather bureau said. In its 4:00 a.m. public forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) stated that …
Nueva Ecija rips Bacolod, 18-2
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards tightened their grip on the top spot with a 116-87 demolition of the Bacolod Tubo Slashers in the 2025 MPBL Season at the Robert B. Estrella Memorial Stadium in Rosales, Pangasinan on Saturday, July 5. Trailing, 57-59, Nueva Ecija unleashed two scoring spurts to wrest control and …
Soyud shines as Akari nets 1st win in PVL on Tour
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Akari Power Chargers recharged just in time to escape with a tense 25-23, 26-24, 14-25, 17-25, 17-15 victory over the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles in the PVL on Tour at the Ynares Center in Montalban, Rizal on Saturday night, July 5. Negrense Christine Joy Soyud rose to the occasion by unloading …
Filipinas book 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup ticket after taking down HK
The Philippine women’s national football team is headed to the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup. The Filipinas marked their entry into the continental tournament anew after they defeated Hong Kong, 1-0, on Saturday evening, July 5, at the Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh. This win also completed the Philippines’ sweep of Group G, after previously …
Gilas women fall to Japan, bow out of contention in Jones Cup
The Gilas Pilipinas Women lost steam in the fourth quarter and absorbed a 94-74 loss against Japan Universiade in the 2025 William Jones Cup in Taipei on Saturday, July 5. The 20-point loss knocked the Gilas Women out of contention for the Jones Cup title. Gilas started strong in the opening frame, leading by as …
Biñan Techie nanalo ng ₱200,000 sa GoBananas Scratchit!
Isang tech support agent mula sa Biñan ang biglang bumangon sa tagumpay matapos manalo ng P200,000 sa GoBananas Scratchlt game noong Hunyo 20, 2025. Si Ralph Lauren P. Macadaeg, residente ng Biñan, ay regular na bumibili ng Scratchlt tickets, ngunit hindi niya inaasahan ang malaking panalo na dumating mula sa simpleng ticket na binili niya …