By CESAR JOLITO III A clash between government troops and suspected rebels erupted near residential areas at Barangay 11 in Negros Occidental’s Victorias City on Sunday night, September 14, as the Army noted that despite the exchange of gunfire near populated areas, no civilians were harmed. According to 1st Lt. Dan Carlo Samoza, civil military operations officer …
Monthly Archives: September 2025
Bacolod mayor backs PBBM on LGU clearance for infra projects
Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya said yesterday that President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s directive requiring local government clearance before national infrastructure projects are considered complete is a welcome development, saying it supports the practice already being implemented in this highly urbanized city. “For us, we welcome that. It has been our practice in Bacolod City,” he …
Tourism week to highlight sustainable transformation
By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental officially opened the 25th Provincial Tourism Week with the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation” yesterday, underscoring the importance of balancing tourism growth with cultural preservation and environmental stewardship. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson led the opening ceremony, joined by provincial tourism officer Cheryl Decena, city and municipal chief executives, and …
Canlaon LGU vigilant as quakes rock areas near Mt. Kanlaon
The local government unit (LGU) of Canlaon City in Negros Oriental is prepared to respond anytime in the event Mt. Kanlaon will erupt anew, an official said yesterday. Seth Bariga, information officer of Canlaon City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), said the series of earthquakes felt in the past days has alerted authorities to prepare for …
NegOr cops, soldiers assure order, safety amid anti-corruption rallies
Army and police officials in Negros Oriental are gearing up to ensure public safety and security in anticipation of anti-corruption protest actions scheduled for this week. Brigadier General Jason Jumawan, commander of the Army’s 302nd Infantry Brigade based in Tanjay City, told the Philippine News Agency that they are now on red alert status and have …
Group urges Dumaguete to provide space for MRFs
An environmental advocacy group is urging the local government to provide space for waste segregation facilities in the city’s barangays. Gary Rosales, president and co-founder of Kinaiyahan (Kahugpungan para sa Kinabuhi ug Kinaiyahan, Inc.), told the Philippine News Agency on September 11, that Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) in the barangays need ample space to accommodate …
2 farmers found dead; no foul play
By CESAR JOLITO III Police reported two separate incidents of farmers who were found dead in Negros Occidental’s Kabankalan City and La Castellana town, with authorities ruling out foul play in both cases. In Kabankalan, the body of 48-year-old Estelito Tolomia was discovered in a rice field at Purok Malipayon, Barangay Tampalon, around 11:30 a.m. …
Don Bosco-Elan Vita rules NORFA U17
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI)-Elan Vita captured the Under-17 title of the NORFA Champions League after thrashing the Dolphins FC, 5-1, in the championship match in Negros Occidental’s Victorias City over the weekend. Playing before their home crowd, DBTI-Elan Vita struck first to set the tone of the finals. The Dolphins …
Victorias City dropped as FIFA Futsal World Cup host
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Victorias City in Negros Occidental will no longer be part of the venues for the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) announced. The development followed discussions between FIFA and the local organizing committee (LOC), which reviewed the logistical and operational demands of the tournament set from …
Alas men square off vs. Egypt in crucial match
The road only gets tougher for Alas Pilipinas men as they square off against African powerhouse Egypt on Tuesday, September 16, continuing their campaign in the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship at the Mall of Asia Arena. The Filipinos (0-1) will lock horns against the reigning Men’s African Nations Volleyball champions Egypt (1-0) at …