By CESAR JOLITO III Typhoon “Tino” has left a trail of devastation across the Negros Island Region (NIR), cutting off communication lines and power supply in several areas and exposing critical weaknesses in the region’s disaster response network. The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in NIR, led by Regional Director Donato Sermeno III, conducted on-site …
Monthly Archives: November 2025
SP seeks urgent aid for ‘Tino’-hit fisherfolks
By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) has passed a resolution urging key city offices to conduct an immediate assessment of the damage caused by Typhoon “Tino” to the city’s fishing communities, paving the way for swift aid and recovery efforts for affected fisherfolks. The resolution calls on the City Cooperative and Livelihood …
Bizman shot dead
By CESAR JOLITO III A 54-year-old businessman was shot dead by an unidentified gunman in Bacolod City’s Barangay 23 on Saturday night, November 8. Police identified the victim as Mick Jagger Taasan, a resident of Easthomes, Barangay Estefania in the city. The victim was engaging in the car rental business. According to a report from the …
Gov’t mulls case vs. URC over Negros waste spill
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has ordered an investigation into the massive wastewater spill from the Universal Robina Corp. (URC) Bais Distillery in Negros Oriental, with sanctions and legal action now under review following widespread environmental and livelihood damage. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro, in a media briefing in Malacañang, said the President was immediately …
DTI assures stable prices, supply after ‘Tino’
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has assured the public that prices and supply of basic necessities and prime commodities across the region remain stable amid the effects of Typhoon “Tino.” DTI field offices in the region are closely monitoring supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail outlets to ensure adequate stocks of essential goods …
Gale shines as Alas stuns Thailand
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense middle blocker Madele Gale stood tall when it mattered most as the young Alas Pilipinas girls squad clinched a historic berth to the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U17 World Championship, following a 25-23, 25-20, 19-25, 25-22 victory over Thailand for fifth place in the 2nd AVC Asian Women’s U16 Volleyball …
Alarcon limited but UP still defeats UE in UAAP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons proved it can win even without a scoring burst from its top gun. Despite Negrense Harold Alarcon being limited to just four points, UP leaned on their towering frontline to overpower the University of the East (UE), 70-61, and keep a firm grip …
Jokic posts triple-double as Nuggets cruise past Pacers
Nikola Jokic had 32 points, 14 assists and 14 rebounds for his sixth triple-double of the season, and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Indiana Pacers, 117-100, yesterday (Philippine time). Jokic also had a season-high eight turnovers and Tim Hardaway, Jr. added 17 points for Denver, which played without injured guard Jamal Murray (left calf …
Bolick steers NLEX past Rain or Shine
Robert Bolick steered the NLEX Road Warriors to a bounce-back victory, moving past the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 105-91, in the PBA 50 Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City on Saturday, November 8. The former San Beda University star had his way with 28 points, six rebounds and five assists as …
66 still missing:Lack of K9 units hampers search, rescue ops
By CESAR JOLITO III Authorities across Negros Island are racing against time to locate dozens of people still missing in the aftermath of Typhoon “Tino,” but their efforts are being hampered by a shortage of specialized K9 units trained for search and cadaver retrieval. Irene Bel Ploteña, chief of the Negros Occidental Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction …