By CESAR JOLITO III The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) formally welcomed its new director, Police Colonel Dennis Wenceslao, during the turnover of command ceremony held at the NOCPPO headquarters yesterday. Wenceslao officially succeeded Police Colonel Rainerio de Chavez, who was commended for his dedicated service and outstanding leadership during his tenure as provincial director for two …
Monthly Archives: September 2025
Group opposes proposed provincial GMO ordinance
By CESAR JOLITO III A group has strongly opposed a proposed provincial ordinance that seeks to regulate genetically modified organisms (GMOs), insisting that Negros Occidental must remain GMO-free in line with its long-standing commitment to organic farming. The opposition comes from the GMO-Free Negros Coalition after the provincial government’s joint legal-scientific team recommended amendments to …
NegOcc pays tribute to freedom fighters on 80th Victory Day
Negrenses honored freedom fighters yesterday during the 80th Negros Island Victory Day, which commemorates the island’s liberation from the Japanese Forces during World War II. Themed “Victory and Valor: Honoring 80 Years of Freedom and Sacrifice,” the ceremony marked the surrender of about 13,500 Japanese soldiers under General Takaise Kono in Sta. Rosa, Murcia on …
NegOr bamboo council lines up activities for Sept. celebration
The Negros Oriental Bamboo Industry Development Council (NOBIDC) has lined up various activities in celebration of Philippine Bamboo Month this September. This is in collaboration with the private sector and government agencies, Jade Krystle Bato, spokesperson of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), said in Dumaguete City yesterday. “The main event of the celebration …
Red-hot Keanu Jahns eyes 3-peat at tricky Marapara
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Filipino-German golfer Keanu Jahns will attempt to extend his winning streak to three as the ICTSI Negros Occidental Classic unfolds at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club, also known as Marapara. Jahns has been the player to beat in the Philippine Golf Tour, coming off back-to-back four-stroke victories that established …
Dolphins FC rules NORFA U13 Champions League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Dolphins FC clinched the Under-13 division title of the NORFA Champions League after edging the University of St. La Salle (USLS)-Bacolod in a tightly fought final match. The championship game remained scoreless in the first half before Dolphins FC struck in the second stanza with a direct pass from the goalkeeper …
Alas Pilipinas ready for FIVB Men’s World Championship campaign
The Philippines is all set to host the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championships from September 12 to 28 at the Mall of Asia Arena and Smart Araneta Coliseum. Alas Pilipinas, mentored by Italian Angiolino Frigoni, eyes victory over No. 13 Iran, African champion and No. 23 Egypt, as well as No. 42 Tunisia in Pool …
Carlos Alcaraz reclaims US Open trophy, No. 1 spot
Carlos Alcaraz claimed the US Open crown for a second time with his win over Jannik Sinner, a victory which showcased the Spaniard’s evolution over the last three years from the impulsiveness of youth to the measured maturity of a six-time Grand Slam winner. After losing the Wimbledon final to Sinner in July, Alcaraz bounced back with flair and …
Fix or blacklist? No repair of defective flood control projects, no bidding: solon
By CESAR JOLITO III A lawmaker from Negros Occidental has warned contractors that they risk being blacklisted if they fail to immediately repair defective flood control projects in the province’s 3rd District. Negros Occidental 3rd District Representative Javier Miguel “Javi” Benitez issued the warning after inspecting flood mitigation structures in E.B. Magalona and the cities of Silay …
Inquiries and the future for the Philippine youth
By Sonny Angara The youth are the torchbearers of the future. They not only hold our dreams in their hands, they also hold the means by which the future of the country will be built. To find out how we are preparing the next generation, I filed Senate Resolution 320, wherein all the laws and programs …