By CESAR JOLITO III The Negros Occidental provincial government is set to relocate residents living within the four-kilometer permanent danger zone of Kanlaon Volcano, following the acquisition of an 8.6-hectare property in La Castellana town’s Barangay Talaptap. Provincial Administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz II confirmed that the land title transfer has been completed. They informed Interior …
Monthly Archives: November 2025
NegOr exec urges transparency on wastewater spill probe
The Negros Oriental Provincial Board, through its committees on the environment and disaster risk reduction management, is seeking transparent reporting about the wastewater contamination in the Bais Bay area to keep the provincial government updated. Board Member Erwin Michael Macias, chair of both committees, told the Philippine News Agency that they were asked to be …
EMB-NIR activates air quality monitoring station in Bacolod
The Environmental Management Bureau-Negros Island Region (EMB-NIR) has activated its air quality monitoring station in Bacolod City to enhance local ambient air monitoring and public health protection in this part of the region. Located in Barangay Alijis, the facility, which is already in full operation on October 30, after its unveiling, is equipped with a …
Bertolano, Foxies topple Choco Mucho in PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Farm Fresh Foxies bounced back strong from their previous setback, defeating the Choco Mucho Flying Titans, 25-18, 25-13, 18-25, 26-24, in the 2025 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference at the Playtime FilOil Center in San Juan City. Negrense libero Alyssa Bertolano returned from a one-game absence to tally 10 excellent …
Sta. Barbara FC beats San Carlos, claims Pintaflores Cup title
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Sta. Barbara FC of Iloilo asserted its football mastery, dismantling host team San Carlos City, 4-0, to reign supreme in the Pintaflores Cup 2025 Under-16 Championship at the San Carlos City Football Field in Negros Occidental on Saturday, November 1. The Ilonggo youngsters displayed total control from start to finish, combining …
Magnolia, Rain or Shine clinch 4th win in PH Cup
The Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots stopped a Phoenix Fuel Masters’ comeback to register its fourth win in five matches in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. The Hotshots found the clutch free throws that helped seal the game, courtesy of Jerom Lastimosa, to make it an 83-80 ballgame, …
Kevin Durant helps Rockets clobber Celtics
Kevin Durant scored a game-high 26 points and Alperen Sengun had 16 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to lead the visiting Houston Rockets to a 128-101 victory over the Boston Celtics yesterday (Philippine time). Amen Thompson added 17 points, nine rebounds and eight assists for Houston, which has won three in a row since …
Call for support: NegOcc presses Silay for bulk water project approval
By CESAR JOLITO III The Negros Occidental provincial government has once again appeared before the Silay City council to push for the approval of its landmark bulk water supply project, a multi-billion-peso initiative meant to secure the province’s long-term water supply amid mounting threats of scarcity. Led by provincial administrator Rayfrando Diaz II, the provincial …
Saints among us
By Herman M. Lagon You learn a lot about a culture by how it remembers — not just the dead, but the living who lived with purpose. On All Saints’ Day in the Philippines, celebrated every November 1, the focus may seem to be on tombs and candles. But look closer, and you will see …
To be a saint requires a miracle
By Fr. Roy Cimagala On the Solemnity of All Saints, celebrated on November 1, we are reminded that we all are actually called to become saints for the simple reason that we are meant to be God’s image and likeness, sharers of his life and of his nature as God wants us to be. To …