The Negros Oriental Police has recorded 31 shooting incidents in the province since January, prompting intensified operations against loose firearms, an official said yesterday. Lt. Stephen Polinar, provincial police spokesperson, said that to prevent crimes involving firearms, police stations have been reminded of a standing order that for every shooting incident in their area, they …
Monthly Archives: August 2025
Negrenses encouraged to use 911 hotline for quick police assistance
The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) is encouraging Negrenses to call for emergency assistance through the revitalized 911 hotline in line with the Philippine National Police (PNP) five-minute response time strategy. Lt. Colonel Joem Malong, NOCPPO deputy provincial director for administration, said yesterday that instead of dialing the 11-digit hotline numbers of the component city …
Bacolod revisits anti-littering rules to boost flood control efforts
Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya yesterday pushed for the strict enforcement of the anti-littering ordinance to sustain the city’s flood prevention and mitigation efforts after a huge volume of garbage had been collected from major waterways in the past weeks. “We’re studying the penalty aspects of the anti-littering ordinance. We need to implement this. We …
Gilas bows out of FIBA Cup contention
Gilas Pilipinas is officially out of contention for the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup. The Nationals will settle for a Top 8 finish after they fell short against Australia in their quarterfinals faceoff, 84-60, on Wednesday evening, August 13, at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Kevin Quiambao was the Philippines’ best player, …
Gaston: Faith, teamwork key to Chery Tiggo’s PVL finals return
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Chery Tiggo Crossovers’ run to the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) On Tour finals is anchored on two things: faith and teamwork. Bacolodnon spiker Pauline “Ponggay” Gaston said everyone in the squad contributed to their semifinal victory over the Cignal HD Spikers on Tuesday night, August 12. “Definitely it’s a whole …
Draw against Myanmar not enough as Filipinas bow out of MSIG Serenity Cup
The Philippines’ title defense in the MSIG Serenity Cup 2025 came to an end in the group stage, after the Filipinas settled for a 1-1 draw against Myanmar on Wednesday night, August 13, at the Lạch Tray Stadium. Needing a win — and multiple goals — in order to advance to the semifinals, the Philippine …
NBA’s 80th season tips off with Rockets, Thunder
Reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City will play host to the Houston Rockets on October 21 to tip off the league’s 80th season, NBA officials announced. The Thunder will raise their championship banner before reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his teammates face the Kevin Durant-led Rockets. The game will be the first of …
Examine all angles: Task group formed to probe 3 bodies recovered in Talisay
By CESAR JOLITO III The Police Regional Office in Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) has mobilized a Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) to lead the probe into the discovery of three bodies in Negros Occidental’s Talisay City on Monday, August 11. PRO-NIR Director Brigadier General Arnold Thomas Ibay said the SITG will consolidate intelligence, coordinate with forensic experts, …
The latest on oral health (Part 1)
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim The World Health Organization (WHO) has released the latest data on oral health. The key facts: Oral diseases, while largely preventable, pose a major health burden for many countries and affect people throughout their lifetime, causing pain, discomfort, disfigurement, and even death. The WHO estimates that oral diseases affect nearly …
Is grad school worth it?
By Herman M. Lagon Is graduate school worth it? That is a question many professionals have asked themselves at least once while staring at the blinking cursor of a long-forgotten application form or during a slow Tuesday afternoon at work when everything feels a little too routine. For some, it starts with envy over a …