By CESAR JOLITO III The Office of Civil Defense in Negros Island Region (OCD-NIR) has urged residents living in flood- and landslide-prone areas to remain alert as continuous rains from the southwest monsoon continue to affect parts of the island. OCD-NIR Director Donato Sermeno III emphasized the need for intensified information dissemination at the community …
Monthly Archives: September 2025
Bagonhon boxer leads PH medal haul in China
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Rising Filipino boxer Flint Jara made his hometown Negros Occidental’s Bago City proud after striking gold at the 2025 Belt and Road International Boxing Tournament held recently in Xinjiang, China. The Bago City government, led by Mayor Mayette Javellana, celebrated Jara’s achievement, calling him an inspiration to young athletes. “Your victory …
6 Negrense players join PBA Season 50 Draft
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Six Negrense players are among the record 128 aspirants who submitted their application for the PBA Season 50 Rookie Draft slated for September 7 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Pasay City. Among the six, five traced their roots from Bacolod City, while another one hails from Negros …
Ginebra, San Miguel set for PBA 50th Season clash in Dubai on Oct. 26
The spotlight shifts to Dubai on October 26 as powerhouse clubs the San Miguel Beermen and the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings collide in the PBA’s 50th Season Philippine Cup. The Beermen, who reclaimed the All-Filipino crown last July by spoiling TNT Tropang 5G’s Grand Slam bid, will take on the Gin Kings at the …
La Salle men punch V-League semis ticket by outlasting FEU
De La Salle University is the first team to secure its place in the semifinals of the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge. The Green Spikers got it done in thrilling fashion, stunning defending champion Far Eastern University (FEU) in five sets, 29-27, 25-14, 12-25, 21-25, 15-13, on Saturday, August 30, at the Paco Arena Sports and …