By CESAR JOLITO III The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has begun evaluating two major infrastructure projects worth a combined P300 million in Negros Occidental’s Moises Padilla town under the Kanlaon Recovery and Development Program, which aims to strengthen disaster resilience and connectivity in the municipality. OCD – Negros Island Region Director Donato Sermeno III …
Monthly Archives: October 2025
Bacolod sets visiting hours, traffic rerouting for Undas
By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City government has announced regulated visiting hours and traffic adjustments in preparation for the observance of Undas to ensure public safety and maintain order at cemeteries and nearby roads. Visiting hours in all public cemeteries will be limited from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., starting Friday, October 31, to …
Arrest warrant served vs. repeat drug offender
By CESAR JOLITO III The Police Regional Office in the Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) served an arrest warrant against a convicted drug offender for violating Republic Act (RA) 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, during a law enforcement operation in Negros Occidental’s Kabankalan City yesterday. The Kabankalan City Component Police Station implemented the …
6 y/o boy killed in crossfire
By CESAR JOLITO III A six-year-old boy was killed after being hit by a stray bullet during a firefight between government troops and suspected members of the communist terrorist group (CTG) at Barangay Quintin Remo in Negros Occidental’s Moises Padilla town on Monday morning, October 28. Authorities said the boy was struck in the head …
New SWAT vehicles boost mission capability of Bacolod cops
The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) got a boost in its mission capability through the two Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) vehicles worth about P6.5 million donated by the city government yesterday. In a statement, Mayor Greg Gasataya said the armored tactical vehicles, considered the first-of-its-kind in the Negros Island Region, represent a firm step …
White sandbar in Manjuyod closed due to water discoloration
The local government unit of Manjuyod in Negros Oriental has ordered the suspension of visitors to their white sandbar. This came after locals noticed water discoloration allegedly caused by an ethanol leak coming from a lagoon dike of a distillery. Investigation also found that the leak happened on Friday, October 24. The order, signed by …
Soyud sparks Akari past Galeries
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense hitter Christine Joy Soyud provided the spark as the Akari Power Chargers swept the Galeries Tower Highrisers, 25-11, 25-23, 25-23, in the 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference at the Playtime FilOil Center in San Juan City on Tuesday, October 28. Soyud delivered a steady all-around performance with 12 points, highlighted by three …
No gold for PH boxers as Lobrido falls in AYG semifinals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Philippines’ bid for boxing gold ended on a tough note as Leo Mhar Lobrido bowed out in the semifinals of the boys’ 46-kilogram division at the 3rd Asian Youth Games at the Exhibition World Hall 9 in Manama, Bahrain yesterday (Philippine time). Lobrido, the country’s last hope in boxing, fell …
Warriors hold Clippers to lowest point total in 4 years
Jimmy Butler III put up a game-high 21 points without shooting a free throw and the Golden State Warriors, holding James Harden scoreless in the second half, blitzed the Los Angeles Clippers, 98-79, in San Francisco yesterday (Philippine time). On a night when the Clippers were called for just five fouls, the Warriors overcame a …
Proceed as planned: C3 continues flood control probe after members’ resignation
By CESAR JOLITO III The Council of Concerned Citizens (C3) vowed to continue investigating alleged irregularities in flood control projects in Bacolod City despite the resignation of several Catholic priests who were among the watchdog’s original conveners. “The investigation will proceed as planned. Our mission for truth and accountability does not depend on personalities,” Cesar Beloria, …