Bulgaria has completed the Final 4 cast of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship. The Bulgarians arranged a semifinal clash with history-chasing Czechia after a stunning reverse sweep against the United States, 21-25, 19-25, 25-17, 25-22, 15-13, in the quarterfinals of the 32-nation tournament on Thursday, September 25, at the Mall of Asia Arena …
Monthly Archives: September 2025
UST, Adamson battle to 2-2 draw
University of Santo Tomas (UST) and Adamson University shared the spoils after a 2-2 draw in the UAAP Season 88 men’s football tournament on Thursday, September 25, at the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus, Cavite. Jarred Regis ensured that the Golden Booters would go home with a point, rising for a header past Adamson …
‘Opong’ threat: Heavy rainfall forces suspension of classes in NegOcc
By CESAR JOLITO III Malacañang declared a suspension of classes at all levels in Negros Occidental and 26 other provinces today in anticipation of the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm “Opong.” The Palace issued Memorandum Circular No. 102 yesterday, which states that classes in the province and other nearby areas are suspended “to ensure public …
‘Clean the House’: We need accountability, not just a new speaker
By Ignacio R. Bunye Last Wednesday, Speaker Martin Romualdez resigned amid allegations of ghost projects and flood control scams. He gave up the gavel — but not power. He remains congressman of Leyte. Is resignation enough? This isn’t just a leadership shuffle. It’s about billions of pesos meant for climate resilience and infrastructure — possibly siphoned …
The poison of body shaming
By Herman M. Lagon The clip lasted only a few seconds. A young woman onstage at Luneta raised her fist, led a chant against corruption, and looked out at a sea of umbrellas, tarpaulins and homemade signs. It was martial law day, and thousands had gathered for the Trillion Peso March in cities across the …
Ex-DPWH-6 exec faces raps over demolition of historic Talave Bridge
By CESAR JOLITO III Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Western Visayas Director Nerie Bueno is facing charges before the Office of the Ombudsman for alleged grave abuse of discretion and betrayal of public trust in connection with the demolition of the historic Talave Bridge, which links Calatrava town and San Carlos …
BCPO tasked to inspect 19 flood control projects
By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) is currently conducting inspections on 19 flood control projects in the city following a directive from higher authorities to verify their actual status and implementation. BCPO Director Police Colonel Joeresty Coronica confirmed that the inspections stem from a memorandum issued by the Department of Public …
City Legal Office uncovers ‘fake’ travel agency
By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City Legal Office (CLO) has warned the public against transacting with an alleged bogus travel and tours agency after discovering that its business permit appeared to be falsified. CLO spokesperson Atty. Vanessa Encabo said the case came to light after a concerned individual approached the City Permits and Licensing …
DENR board OKs special permit for lahar clearing in La Castellana creek
By CESAR JOLITO III The Mt. Kanlaon Natural Park – Protected Area Management Board (MKNP-PAMB) has approved a resolution granting authority to Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson to issue a special permit for the clearing of lahar sediments at Taburong Creek in La Castellana town’s Barangay Biak na Bato. The approval, made during the …
Army probes possible NPA link to ex-CAFGU’s murder
The Philippine Army in Negros Oriental is looking into the possible link of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) to the fatal shooting of a former member of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) in Canlaon City. Lt. Colonel Evelio Ilanga, commanding officer of the Army’s 62nd Infantry Battalion (62IB) based in Guihulngan City, …