By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) is taking a proactive step to address the growing mental health concerns in the community with the passage of a resolution urging the immediate establishment of a 24/7 mental health and crisis hotline for Bacolodnons. The measure calls on the City Health Office to set up …
Monthly Archives: October 2025
Police heighten readiness as Kanlaon erupts anew
The Police Regional Office (PRO) in Negros Island Region (NIR) has intensified readiness measures to prepare personnel and assets for immediate deployment should the need arise. This follows the minor explosive eruption at the summit crater of Kanlaon Volcano from 8:05 to 8:08 p.m. on October 24, generating an ash plume that rose 2,000 meters …
Kanlaon’s eruption consistent with Alert Level 2 status
The minor explosive eruption of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Island on Friday, October 24 was part of the activity that is consistent with the volcano’s Alert Level 2 status, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) Director Teresito Bacolcol said in Bacolod City yesterday. “That was last Friday, and then on Saturday, there was an …
NegOr security forces prepare for holiday surge
Airport and seaport authorities in Negros Oriental are ready to secure the influx of travelers and returning residents during the All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day (Undas) holidays and the Christmas season. Officials shared their security strategies for the expected surge in foot traffic during a media forum. Allan Punay, manager of the Dumaguete-Sibulan …
Mt. Talinis eyed as protected area; DENR consults NegOr towns
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is conducting consultations in several Negros Oriental towns regarding the proposed declaration of Mt. Talinis and Cuernos de Negros as a protected area. Manric Barillo, provincial head of the Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD), said yesterday that several barangays in Valencia, Dauin, Zamboanguita, and Siaton have …
Victory runs in Ratcliff’s bloodline
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Winning medals is in the blood of mixed martial arts (MMA) siblings Charlie and Travis Ratcliff. The Ratcliffs fueled the Philippines’ medal drive in the Asian Youth Games as they won a gold and a silver on Saturday, October 25 — their decade-long training in jiu-jitsu under the guidance of mother-coach Maria …
Bago City’s Pablito, Ecija shine in Batang Pinoy opener
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negros Occidental’s Bago City athletes made their presence felt early as Divine Pablito and Kharl Allen Ecija delivered podium finishes to kick off the 2025 Batang Pinoy National Championships at the Antonio Acharon Sports Complex in General Santos City. Pablito, a 17-year-old student from Ramon Torres National High School, captured the …
Timberwolves endure early Edwards’ exit to down Pacers
Behind 31 points from Julius Randle, the Minnesota Timberwolves weathered the early exit of star Anthony Edwards to send the visiting Indiana Pacers to their third straight loss to open the season, 114-110, yesterday (Philippine time). Edwards, Minnesota’s two-time All-NBA guard, sustained what was announced as right hamstring tightness just three minutes into the contest in …
San Miguel survives Ginebra comeback
The San Miguel Beermen spoiled the comeback hopes of the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings in Dubai for an 83-81 win in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup at the Coca-Cola Arena early yesterday morning (Philippine time). June Mar Fajardo steered San Miguel to its second win in four games, with the nine-time MVP posting …
More emissions? Kanlaon spews ash, sulfuric gas in 14 Negros brgys
By CESAR JOLITO III Fourteen barangays in eight localities across Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental experienced ashfall and sulfuric odor following a short-lived, moderately explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano — the fifth in a series of unrest since last year — on Friday night, October 24. The eruption affected at least 11 barangays in Negros Occidental, including Mailum, Ma-ao, …