By CESAR JOLITO III The Office of the Ombudsman has dismissed the criminal and administrative complaints of grave misconduct and violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (Republic Act 3019) filed against former La Castellana Mayor Alme Rhummyla Nicor Mangilimutan, citing lack of substantial evidence and lack of probable cause. The case stemmed from …
Monthly Archives: October 2025
Suspects in P24-M NegOr cigar smuggling identified
The Highway Patrol Group (HPG) in Negros Oriental has identified persons of interest in the smuggling of cigarettes from Mindanao to Basay, Negros Oriental, an official said yesterday. Executive Master Sergeant Aurelio Bodo, chief of the Special Operations Team for Negros Oriental, told the Philippine News Agency that the suspects are from Mindanao, “based on …
NegOr poll officers urged to conduct voters’ registration in barangays
Election officers in the Negros Island Region (NIR) are urged to schedule satellite voters’ registrations in the barangays for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) next year, an official said yesterday. Lawyer Lionel Marco Castillano, regional director of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) – NIR said in an interview that the voters’ registration this …
Pablo leads DLSU past UP in UAAP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolodnon Manuel Luis Pablo rose to the occasion as the De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers outlasted the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons, 72-69, in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday night, October 19. Pablo delivered a career-high 16 points, showcasing …
ADA Bacolod U15 represents PH in Borneo Cup
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Azkals Development Academy (ADA) Bacolod proudly represented the Philippines in the Borneo Cup 2025, an international youth football tournament held earlier this month in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. The participation marked another milestone for the academy as its Under-15 Boys Team, composed of 20 players born in 2010 from Bacolod, San …
Cansino takes charge as Meralco survives Magnolia
The Meralco Bolts squandered a double-digit advantage but got huge contributions from CJ Cansino in the end game for a 78-76 win over the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots on Sunday night, October 19, at the Ynares Center in Montalban. Cansino fired 23 points and grabbed six rebounds while making clutch plays down the stretch to …
San Miguel takes down Rain or Shine for 1st win
The San Miguel Beermen are finally on the board in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup, overpowering the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 111-93, on Sunday night, October 19, at the Ynares Center in Montalban. Four players scored in double-digits for the Beermen, led by CJ Perez, who fired 23 points and Marcio Lassiter, who …
Pag-IBIG Fund Super Sale draws nearly 7,000 winning bids and purchase offers in just 6 weeks
NEARLY 7,000 winning bids and purchase offers have been recorded just six weeks since the launch of Pag-IBIG Fund’s Acquired Assets Super Sale, marking a strong start for the program and reinforcing government efforts to make homeownership more accessible for Filipino workers. The online Super Sale, which began on August 25, …
Spirit of resilience: Tangub crowned as MassKara street dance champion
By CESAR JOLITO III The streets of Bacolod City burst with color, rhythm and energy as Barangay Tangub emerged as the grand champion in the Arena and Street Dance Competition – Barangay Category, one of the highlights of the 46th MassKara Festival yesterday, showcasing the indomitable spirit and creativity of Bacolodnons. Barangay Tangub will take …
Duterte to be tried while in prison
By Ade S. Fajardo The pre-trial chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has junked former President Rodrigo Duterte’s request for interim release. The ICC noted that Duterte did not dispute or contest the recital of allegations in his warrant of arrest. This lack of denial led the court to conclude that there “continue to …