By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City government is preparing to file criminal charges against Artemis Salt Corporation for allegedly constructing an illegal structure that blocked a drainage outfall in Barangay Banago, contributing to flooding in nearby communities. City Legal Officer Atty. Karol Joseph Chiu confirmed that their office is coordinating with the City Engineer’s …
Monthly Archives: August 2025
Bacolod eyes full transparency, public accountability for MassKara
By CESAR JOLITO III Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya said the city government will enforce full transparency — particularly financial dealings — in all aspects in preparation for the highly anticipated MassKara Festival in October amid calls for greater public accountability. Gasataya gave the assurance after the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) authorized him to sign a …
City gov’t to probe fisherman’s ‘shooting’
By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City government will launch a formal investigation into the alleged shooting of a local fisherman by Bantay Dagat personnel from Iloilo in the waters between Bacolod City and Guimaras on Saturday, August 2. Bacolod Councilor Jude Thaddeus Sayson, chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries, confirmed yesterday that …
Curfew to curb muffler noise in Bacolod brgy
By CESAR JOLITO III A six-hour curfew is now in effect in Bacolod City’s Barangay Alangilan to curb motorcycle drag racing after residents complained about loud noises disturbing the peace during nighttime. Barangay watchmen have begun imposing a curfew from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. through nightly patrols to monitor motorcycle traffic while enforcing new rules. Village …
19 families left in Canlaon shelters; LGU to aid IDPs in recovery
Nineteen families in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental remain in evacuation centers, while the rest of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) due to the Mt. Kanlaon eruption last year have already returned home, an official said yesterday. In an interview, Seth Cabanas Bariga, information officer of the city’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), told the Philippine News …
PRO-NIR probes cop’s failure to act on crime committed in his presence
The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) is conducting an investigation into the incident involving a police officer who failed to respond to the commission of a crime in his presence. “We do not condone any act of neglect or failure to perform duty, especially in situations where police presence is critical to public safety. …
Canino leads Alas to bronze medal finish in V.League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Angel Canino shone the brightest as Alas Pilipinas secured its third consecutive bronze medal in the 2025 Southeast Asia (SEA) V.League with a dominant 25-20, 25-20, 16-25, 25-13 victory over Indonesia in Thailand on Sunday, August 3. Bouncing back from tough losses to powerhouse squads Thailand and Vietnam, the Filipinas wrapped …
Negrense Panique guides NU Lady Bulldogs to SSL title
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense spiker Arah Panique took the spotlight as she led the National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs to the championship in the 2025 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals Davao Leg on Sunday night, August 3. Panique was unstoppable, erupting for 25 points built on 21 attacks, two aces and two kill …
JUANITA NG PASIG, NAKAJACKPOT NG ₱77,777 SA SCRATCHIT!
Suwerte ang bumungad kay Juanita Fababaer, 53 anyos, taga Pasig City, matapos niyang masungkit ang premyong ₱77,777 mula sa Scratchit Red Hot 7 na binili lang niya paminsan-minsan sa Kapitolyo. Aba, kung sa iba’y pang-merienda lang ang sukli, kay Aling Juanita, jackpot! “Naku, hindi ko nga inaasahan. Bihira lang talaga akong bumili,” kwento ni Juanita. …
What Kevin Quiambao’s camp could have done better in bid for Summer League spot
Kevin Quiambao could have gotten a better chance of earning a roster spot in the NBA Summer League if his camp had prepared him earlier, said Filipino hoops legend Jimmy Alapag. This was what the former PBA and the TNT Tropang Giga star, who is currently a player development coach for the Sacramento Kings, pointed …