Torrential rains brought by Tropical Depression “Verbena” displaced at least 8,375 individuals from 2,543 families, who sought shelter in various evacuation centers in Bacolod City yesterday. As of 5:30 p.m., data from the Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) showed the affected Bacolodnons stayed in almost 60 evacuation centers, including schools, village halls, gymnasiums, …
Monthly Archives: November 2025
Leptospirosis alert up as admissions spike
The Negros Occidental Provincial Health Office (PHO) is urging the public to seek immediate medical attention if they are experiencing symptoms of leptospirosis, as case admissions increased at the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH). The surge in leptospirosis admissions was reported after the devastating flash floods in several cities and municipalities in central …
PCG launches task force to protect marine resources in Siquijor
The Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) operating command in Southern Visayas has launched a task force for the sustainable development and long-term protection and conservation of marine resources in Siquijor. Lt. Junior Grade Rachel Diputado, who heads the Marine Environmental Protection Enforcement and Response Group in the region, said the task force is a collaborative endeavor …
‘Verbena’ forces thousands to evacuate in Negros Or.
Tropical Depression “Verbena” forced 2,256 individuals from their homes in Negros Oriental, disaster officials reported yesterday. Pre-emptive evacuations began on Monday, November 24, as the storm crossed the Visayas, according to Adrian Sedillo, head of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office. “The numbers could still rise as we await situation reports from the …
Farmer shot dead
By CESAR JOLITO III A 73-year-old farmer was shot dead at Barangay Punao in Negros Occidental’s San Carlos City early Monday morning, November 24. The victim (name withheld), a resident of Purok Adelfa in Calatrava town’s Barangay Pinucotan, was waiting by the roadside after disembarking from a passenger jeepney from Calatrava when he was shot …
Lightning kills man
By CESAR JOLITO III A 52-year-old man tragically lost his life after being struck by lightning at Barangay Anahaw in Negros Occidental’s Hinigaran town on Sunday, November 23. Hinigaran police said the victim, a laborer and resident of Sitio Unob, was seated on his bamboo terrace around 2:00 p.m. when heavy rainfall accompanied by lightning …
Soyud, Akari enter PVL semis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Christine Joy Soyud delivered a steady, reliable performance to help power the Akari Power Chargers to a stunning 28-26, 30-28, 25-21 sweep of the top-seeded Farm Fresh Foxies in the 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference quarterfinals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Soyud, one of Akari’s most dependable locals …
STI-WNU routs San Carlos to reach U19 Governor’s Cup finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO STI – West Negros University (STI-WNU) secured a spot in the U19 Governor’s Cup Provincial Championship Final after a dominant 5-0 victory over San Carlos City in Leg 2 of the semifinals in Negros Occidental’s Victorias City. Following a 1-1 draw in the opening leg, STI-WNU wasted no time asserting control …
Pistons top Pacers with 13th straight win
Caris LeVert had a season-high 19 points, including a pair of clutch free throws in the final seconds, as the visiting Detroit Pistons tied a franchise record with their 13th straight victory, 122-117 over the Indiana Pacers yesterday (Philippine time). Detroit never trailed after the second quarter, but had to hold on in the final …
Nuggets on fire from 3-point range, fend off Grizzlies
Jamal Murray scored 29 points, Peyton Watson chipped in 27 and Nikola Jokic added 17 points, 16 assists and 10 rebounds as the visiting Denver Nuggets snapped the Memphis Grizzlies’ two-game winning streak with a 125-115 victory yesterday (Philippine time). The Nuggets made a season-high 22 three-pointers to withstand a fourth-quarter rally by the Grizzlies. …