Bacolod City has set up a free nighttime co-working space for online workers affected by the continued power outage in several parts of the city since the devastation of Typhoon “Tino” (international name “Kalmaegi”). In a statement, Mayor Greg Gasataya said starting yesterday, November 12, the extended co-working space at the Government Center will accommodate …
Monthly Archives: November 2025
Public urged to refrain from burning typhoon debris
The Bacolod City government has reminded residents that burning of cleared typhoon debris, such as leaves, trees and waste materials, is prohibited under the law. As haze was unusually observed across the metro last week, Mayor Greg Gasataya said in a statement that the smoke was not caused by any fire incident but likely due …
Game fowl breeder killed
By CESAR JOLITO III A 48-year-old game fowl breeder was gunned down early Tuesday morning, November 11, at his game farm at Barangay Marcelo in Negros Occidental’s Calatrava town, as police launched an intensive investigation into the motive and identities of the suspects. Calatrava police deputy chief Lt. Dwight Fajardo identified the victim only as “Max,” who was tending to his fighting …
Upgrade of reg’l hospital in Bacolod completed by year-end
The ongoing renovation of the Emergency Room (ER) of Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) in Bacolod City is expected to be completed by the first week of January. In a statement, the management of the CLMMRH, the apex hospital of the Department of Health in Negros Island Region, said the project remains on …
DTI probes ‘overpricing’ of bottled water in Canlaon City
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental is verifying reports of unscrupulous vendors increasing the prices of bottled water in typhoon-hit Canlaon City. Krystle Jade Bato, DTI-Negros Oriental spokesperson and officer-in-charge chief of Consumer Welfare Protection Division, yesterday said her team will stay in Canlaon City for a few days to look …
Bertolano’s wit lifts Farm Fresh to PVL quarterfinals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Alyssa Bertolano’s rock-solid defense anchored Farm Fresh Foxies’ four-set victory over the Petro Gazz Angels, 25-21, 25-22, 21-25, 28-26, clinching the team’s quarterfinal berth in the 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference at the Playtime FilOil Centre in San Juan City on Tuesday, November 11. Bertolano turned in a standout performance with 13 excellent …
Gilgeous-Alexander carries Thunder past Warriors
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points and had 11 assists to help the Oklahoma City Thunder continue their hot start with a 126-102 win over the visiting Golden State Warriors yesterday (Philippine time). Chet Holmgren was perfect from the field, hitting all nine of his shots, including a pair of three-pointers, to add 23 points and …
Kelly Oubre’s late tip-in lifts 76ers past Celtics
Kelly Oubre, Jr. scored off an offensive rebound with 8.7 seconds left, leading the Philadelphia 76ers past the visiting Boston Celtics, 102-100, yesterday (Philippine time). Oubre’s decisive bucket came off the only miss of the game by teammate Justin Edwards, who scored a season-high 22 points on 8-of-9 shooting. Tyrese Maxey added 21 points and …
Negrense volleyball player Barilea passes away at 21
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Philippine volleyball community is grieving the untimely passing of Alas Pilipinas national men’s volleyball team player Ike Barilea, who died on Tuesday, November 11, at the age of 21. Barilea was regarded as one of the sport’s promising young spikers from Negros. Police said the Negrense player lost his life …
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