By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson announced plans to introduce greenhouse farming to local farmers by 2026, positioning the province to modernize agricultural practices while maintaining its strong backing for organic farming. Lacson said consultations with engineers are underway for the design of greenhouses that can be adapted to local conditions. …
Monthly Archives: September 2025
Safety, security assured for biz owners: city gov’t, BCPO
Following the fatal shooting of a businessman along Bonifacio Street earlier this week, Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya assured the local business community of their safety. In a meeting convened with members of the Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (BCCI) and Amity Club on Thursday, September 11, Gasataya emphasized the city’s commitment to maintaining …
Manila court grants Teves’ bail petition; won’t be released yet
A Manila court has granted the bail petition filed by former Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves, Jr. in one of his murder cases, but his camp said that he will not be released yet due to other pending cases. In a 29-page order dated September 10, the Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 12 recommended …
Special rollout of P20 per kilo rice set in NIR
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will hold a special rollout of the government’s P20 per kilo rice project, regardless of social status, for Negros Island Region (NIR) provinces on Saturday, September 13. Alejandro Rafal, DA-NIR’s Regional Technical Director for Operations officer-in-charge, told the Philippine News Agency on Friday that the special rollout will be held …
Bisera rallies from 6 strokes down to rule ICTSI Classic
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Florence Bisera pulled off a come-from-behind victory in the ICTSI Negros Occidental Classic, carding a tournament-best 67 in the final round to edge Princess Superal and Korea’s Seo Yun Kim by one stroke at the Marapara Golf and Country Club in Negros Occidental on Thursday, September 11. She started the day with …
DBTI-Elan Vita, Dolphins FC to clash in NORFA U17 Champions League finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO DBTI-Elan Vita and Dolphins FC will dispute the championship of the NORFA Champions League U17 category after coming out victorious in their respective semifinal matches. DBTI-Elan Vita cruised to the finals after a 13-0 demolition of NOHS, a performance that highlighted their dominance and offensive depth. In the other semifinals, Dolphins …
Young gunners to provide energy for Alas Pilipinas men in FIVB Worlds
Alas Pilipinas men won’t be short of youthful talent as they brace for a historic participation in the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship 2025. Alas men have, at their disposal, young gunners Michaelo “Buds” Buddin, Jade Disquitado, Louie Ramirez, and Eco Adajar — who are all vying to make it to the final roster of …
Petallo fuels Lady Tams past Blue Eagles into V-League semis
Gerzel Petallo submitted an all-around performance to power Far Eastern University (FEU) past Ateneo de Manila University in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge at the Paco Arena Sports and Events Center in Manila. The Lady Tamaraws dropped the opener but dominated the Blue Eagles the rest of the way, 22-25, 25-12, 25-17, 25-15, to secure …
At slow pace: NegOcc eyes DPWH resource support to expedite lahar clearing
By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson assured residents that the provincial government is doing its utmost to address the clearing of hardened lahar from creeks in La Castellana but admitted that clearing operations will take time due to limited equipment. “We are doing our utmost best to clear the lahar. …
Ghost projects, real consequences: Why every Filipino should care
By Ignacio R. Bunye Imagine waking up to flooded streets, missed work and rising prices — then learning that billions of pesos meant to prevent those very problems were stolen. That’s not fiction. That’s the reality behind the P118.5 billion ghost flood control scandal now shaking our nation. These weren’t just numbers on a spreadsheet. …