Bacolod City Lone District Representative Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has chosen not to ally himself with either the majority or minority, but reaffirmed his support for the leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. Benitez, former mayor of this highly urbanized city and also previously Third District congressman of neighboring Negros Occidental, was among the 34 …
Monthly Archives: July 2025
DTI imposes 60-day price freeze in NegOcc
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Bacolod City imposed a 60-day price freeze on basic necessities in Negros Occidental, which has been placed under a state of calamity due to the effects of Tropical Storm “Crising” and the outbreak of the red-striped soft scale insect in sugarcane farms. “Prices of basic necessities shall be …
400 artificial reefs to boost marine ecosystems, livelihoods of 3,000 fisherfolk families
By CESAR JOLITO III More than 3,000 coastal families in Bacolod City are set to benefit from a major livelihood and environmental initiative following the deployment of 400 artificial reefs in the coastal waters of Barangay Tangub. Mayor Greg Gasataya led the ceremonial deployment alongside the City Agriculture Office (CAO) and City Engineer’s Office, marking …
PRO-NIR probes stabbing, cop attack in San Carlos
By CESAR JOLITO III The Police Regional Office in Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) is investigating an alleged violent stabbing of a 21-year-old man and an attack against a police officer with two knives at Barangay 3 in Negros Occidental’s San Carlos City on Sunday afternoon, July 27. PRO-NIR director, Brigadier General Arnold Thomas Ibay, ordered …
Monsoon, storms leave 6 dead, 3 missing in W. Visayas
The southwest monsoon or “habagat” intensified by tropical cyclones “Crising,” “Dante” and “Emong” has left six people dead, three missing, and prompted four municipalities in Western Visayas to declare a state of calamity, officials said yesterday. Maria Christina Mayor, spokesperson for the Office of Civil Defense in Western Visayas (OCD-6), said the six deaths are …
PLDT completes PVL pool stage sweep
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The PLDT High Speed Hitters continued their surge in the PVL On Tour after a 25-20, 25-14, 25-17 sweep of the Galeries Tower Highrisers at the USJ-R Coliseum in Cebu City on Sunday, July 27. Negrense Kiesha Bedonia continued her fine play, finishing with seven markers in limited minutes for the …
Negrense Alarcon, UP clinch 3rd straight FilOil title
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons secured a three-peat in the Playtime Cares 18th FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup with a 79-65 romp of the National University Bulldogs in the one-game finals at the Playtime FilOil Center in San Juan City on Sunday night, July 27. Negrense Harold Alarcon contributed …
Eala drops 3-set battle at Montreal Open
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala failed to hold on to a one-set lead and bowed to Marketa Vondrousova for an early exit in the Canada Open, early yesterday morning in Manila. Eala and Vondrousova traded early breaks in the first set on the grand Centre Court of the National Bank Open in Montreal. The Filipina …
Why the PBA Draft is not a part of Quentin Millora-Brown’s current plans
Former University of the Philippines star Quentin Millora-Brown has finally shared the next steps in his professional career. After helping the Fighting Maroons secure the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball championship, the 6-foot-10 Filipino-American has signed with the Macau Black Bears to play in The Asian Tournament (TAT). “It was a great opportunity,” said Millora-Brown, …
DigiPlus, BingoPlus Foundation bring urgent relief to storm-hit Cavite
BingoPlus Foundation, the social development arm of DigiPlus Interactive Corp., continues to deliver critical relief to storm-stricken communities, reaching hundreds of families in Cavite while also preparing a major donation to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for next week. Upon declaration of the province of Cavite under a State of Calamity, the …