Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) operatives have arrested three suspects and seized P2.312 million worth of shabu in a series of operations from September 30 to October 1 as part of the intensified anti-drug campaign for a safe and secure celebration of the 46th MassKara Festival. The 19-day festival kicked off on Wednesday, October 1, …
Monthly Archives: October 2025
Army intensifies anti-insurgency ops after Canlaon City shootings
The Philippine Army in Negros Oriental is continuing its operations against the communist New People’s Army (NPA) without let-up following two shooting incidents in Canlaon City, an official said yesterday. Brigadier General Jason Jumawan, the commander of the 302nd Infantry Brigade, stated they are working closely with the police to investigate the two incidents that …
Pastrana shines as UST topples NU in UAAP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Kent Jane Pastrana played all-around basketball as the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses toppled the National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs, 76-62, in the UAAP Season 88 women’s basketball tournament at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion on Wednesday, October 1. Pastrana tallied 12 points, eight rebounds, four assists, a steal, and …
Jeff Chan returns to Bacolod for MassKaralympics exhibition
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Jeffrei Chan will return to the court before his fellow Bacolodnons as he joins the Gilas Legends in headlining the MassKaralympics 2025, one of the centerpiece events of this year’s MassKara Festival. Chan, a former Gilas Pilipinas sharpshooter, will suit up alongside Marc Pingris, Dondon Hontiveros, Gary David, Arwind Santos, Ranidel …
‘Manila Clasico’ to open PBA’s 50th season
The Manila Clasico, one of the PBA’s most celebrated rivalries, will open the league’s golden season this weekend. The Magnolia Hotshots and the Barangay Ginebra will clash in the curtain raiser of the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup on Sunday, October 5. The much-awaited clash will take place at 7:30 p.m., after the opening ceremony …
Alex Eala outlasts Belgium’s Minnen to reach Suzhou QF
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala on Wednesday, October 1, advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2025 Suzhou WTA 125 after a grueling 7-6 (5), 6(3)-7, 7-5 victory over Belgium’s Greet Minnen. Eala needed three hours and 18 minutes to finally oust her veteran opponent. In the quarterfinals, Eala will play Viktorija Golubic of Serbia, who …
Infra under scrutiny; Police review ‘flagged’ Bacolod flood control projects
By CESAR JOLITO III Authorities have launched an investigation into dozens of flood control projects in Bacolod City after a newly built river wall collapsed at the height of Severe Tropical Storm “Opong,” raising fresh concerns about the quality of multi-million peso government infrastructure. Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) Director Colonel Joeresty Coronica said they …
PRO-NIR on full alert after Cebu quake
By CESAR JOLITO III The Police Regional Office in the Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) has placed its units on full alert and launched coordinated monitoring operations following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that rocked Bogo City in Cebu province and was felt on Negros Island on Tuesday night, September 30. PRO-NIR Director Brigadier General Arnold Thomas Ibay said all …
Economic burden of tooth decay
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim Tooth decay impacts most on the economic conditions of the poor. In fact, according to new research, the economic impact of dental caries or tooth decay is disproportionately higher in the most deprived groups, new research finds. The estimated per-person costs is approximately £18,000 in the United Kingdom, research at the …
Delicadeza, on air
By Herman M. Lagon We recognize delicadeza best when someone breaks it. One word on live teleradio — “tanga” — made offices and classrooms feel tense. People stopped debating policy and started asking about tone, respect and what public office demands. The clash between Senator Rodante Marcoleta and Abante Radyo anchor Marlo Dalisay was less …