By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said he is open to reconciling figures with Terra Madre Asia and Pacific (TMAP) organizers, following differing reports on how much local organic farmers earned during the major sustainable gastronomy event held last week. “The figures that I gave you were from OPA [Office of …
Monthly Archives: November 2025
Bacolod targets to remove 2-M cubic meters of trash from waterways
The Bacolod City government targets to remove about two million cubic meters of waste from rivers and creeks in the ongoing major clearing operations following the massive floods brought about by Tropical Depression “Verbena.” Aside from the higher than usual volume of rainfall recorded on November 25, the city has identified several challenges such as …
VAW cases down by 30% in NegOr
The number of violence against women (VAW) cases in Negros Oriental has dropped significantly this year compared to last year, a police official said. Captain Helen Grace Aldirete, chief of the Women and Children’s Protection Desk (WCPD) of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOrPPO), said during a forum that this is due to strengthened campaigns, …
DENR files raps vs. URC-SURE over wastewater spill into Tañon Strait
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has filed complaints against the Universal Robina Corp. – Sugar and Renewables (URC-SURE) Bais Distillery for alleged violations related to the wastewater spill into the Tañon Strait Protected Seascape. DENR – Negros Island Region Executive Director Charlie Fabre told the Philippine News Agency on Wednesday, November 26, …
Elderly woman dies in house fire
By CESAR JOLITO III An 85-year-old woman died after a late-night fire razed her home at Barangay Talubangi in Negros Occidental’s Kabankalan City on Wednesday, November 26. The Bureau of Fire Protection found the elderly woman dead on the spot following the fire in her home in Ruiz Subdivision, Purok 6. Upon arrival, responders found …
Negrense Pastrana, UST advance to UAAP finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses gained an outright finals seat in the UAAP Season 88 women’s basketball following a 101-84 rout of the Far Eastern University Lady Tamaraws at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, November 26. Negrense Kent Jane Pastrana had an all-around performance of 13 points, …
Knicks’ starters dominate Hornets early in rout
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points as part of New York’s efficient offense in a 129-101 romp past the host Charlotte Hornets yesterday (Philippine time). Josh Hart poured in 22 points, Karl-Anthony Towns and Miles McBride each posted 19 and Mikal Bridges had 18 as the Knicks finished a five-game road stretch with a 3-2 mark. …
Dasma overwhelms Negros in MPVA semis opener
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Dasmariñas City Monarchs drew first blood in the MPVA Season 2 semifinals after dominating the Negros ICC Blue Hawks in straight sets, 25-15, 25-15, 25-16, in Game 1 of their best-of-three series at the Alonte Sports Arena in Biñan, Laguna on Wednesday, November 26. The Monarchs controlled the match from …
Gilgeous-Alexander drops 40, Thunder top Timberwolves to win 10th straight
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 113-105 home win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in an NBA Cup West Group A game yesterday (Philippine time). The Thunder have won 10 consecutive games and 18 of their first 19, the best 19-game start in the league since Golden State began …
Suntrust president honored as Asia’s esteemed leader of integrity and innovation
Suntrust Properties, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Megaworld, proudly announced that its president, Atty. Harrison M. Paltongan, has been named “Asia’s Esteemed Leader of Integrity and Innovation in Corporate Excellence” at the Golden Icons’ 2025 Asia’s Pinnacle Awards, held on November 21, 2025. In his acceptance remarks, Atty. Paltongan dedicated the recognition to the …