By Dennis Gorecho OSAKA, JAPAN — The use of rattan for the façade of the Philippine Pavilion may seem simple, but it is also symbolic: a sustainable way of addressing climate change concerns. During the panel discussion on “Health and Climate Change: The Greatest Challenge of Our Time,” experts emphasized how climate change impacts both livelihoods and …
Monthly Archives: October 2025
When facts become survival
By Herman M. Lagon A few weeks ago, a senior high adviser caught her class buzzing over a viral Facebook post. It claimed to offer new scholarships, and several students had already submitted their IDs. Instead of scolding, she quietly projected the official city scholarship page on the board and explained the difference. The room …
PRO-NIR holds send-off ceremony for MassKara
By CESAR JOLITO III The Police Regional Office in the Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) formally held a send-off ceremony yesterday, deploying nearly 2,500 security personnel and more than 650 mobility assets to ensure peace and order during the month-long MassKara Festival 2025 in Bacolod City. The ceremony, staged at the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO), …
7 dead due to leptos in Bacolod
By CESAR JOLITO III Leptospirosis has claimed seven lives in Bacolod City this year, with 25 confirmed cases recorded as of September 20 — marking a 38.9 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024, which had 18 cases and six deaths, according to the City Health Office (CHO). The most recent fatality was …
Kanlaon logs rise in quakes; Phivolcs warns of ash emissions
By CESAR JOLITO III The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported a noticeable increase in volcanic earthquakes at Kanlaon Volcano, raising concerns over possible ash emissions or minor eruptions. Based on Phivolcs’ monitoring report on Monday, September 29, seven volcanic quakes were recorded within 24 hours, with 31 ground tremors detected. As of …
52 DOH-certified centers offer animal bite treatment in NIR
The Department of Health (DOH) is advising patients to consult or seek assistance from any of the certified 52 animal bite treatment centers (ABTCs) across the Negros Island Region (NIR) in the event of dog or cat bites. The DOH-NIR issued the reminder in line with the observance of World Rabies Day on September 28 …
PRA allows Dumaguete City to backfill reclaimed area
The Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) has allowed the Dumaguete City government to backfill an unfinished and excavated portion of the reclaimed area at the Pantawan People’s Park. Mayor Manuel Sagarbarria told reporters yesterday that he recently received a letter from the PRA granting permission to proceed with the refilling of an excavated hole in the …
Weeklong ops net P1.2-M drugs, 53 fugitives in NegOr
The Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOrPPO) seized over P1.2 million in suspected shabu and made dozens of arrests during its region-wide Simultaneous Anti-criminality Law Enforcement Operations (SACLEO) conducted from September 22 to 28. Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the NOrPPO, said the weeklong campaign yielded a total of 181.2 grams of suspected shabu in 13 …
Rizal takes down Bacolod in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Rizal XentroMall Golden Coolers ended the Bacolod Tubo Slashers’ campaign on a sour note, pulling off a 78-72 victory in the 2025 MPBL Season at the Marikina Sports Center on Monday night, September 29. Powered by Michael Cañete’s 14 points, eight rebounds and three steals, Rizal climbed to 19-10 and secured …
Cadiznon boxer captures PBF crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense boxer Rowel Rosia knocked down Denmark Quibido in eight rounds to clinch the Philippine Boxing Federation (PBF) super flyweight belt in Putatan, Muntinlupa City. This was Negros Occidental’s Cadiz City native Rosia’s bounce back after dropping three of his last four matches against foreign-based opponents in the last two years. …