By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) has approved a resolution requesting Mayor Greg Gasataya to temporarily defer payments to IPM-Construction Development Corp. (IPM-CDC), the city’s contracted provider for garbage collection and disposal. The move comes amid reported concerns over alleged delays, deficiencies and inconsistencies in IPM-CDC’s fulfillment of its contractual obligations. The …
Monthly Archives: December 2025
Comelec-NIR suspends voter reg for holidays
By CESAR JOLITO III The Commission on Elections in Negros Island Region (Comelec-NIR) announced that voter registration services will be suspended on designated holidays this December, as well as on Sundays, in all its offices across the province. Comelec-NIR Director Lionel Marco Castillano said there will be no voter registration on December 24, 25, 30, …
Hinigaran to release P9.5-M ‘Tino’ aid amid documentation delays
By CESAR JOLITO III The Hinigaran municipal government will release a total of P9.5 million in aid to families who lost their homes due to Typhoon “Tino,” combining the P5 million assistance from the Office of the President (OP) with an additional P4.5 million from the local government. Vice Mayor Nadi Arceo said the local …
Azkals-Bacolod set for FL 7s tilt
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Azkals Development Academy (ADA)-Bacolod is set to compete in the Season 3 of FL 7s Battle of Asia 2025, scheduled from December 12 to 15 at Pattana Sports and Resorts in Chonburi, Thailand. The contingent, composed of Under-9 and Under-11 squads, will carry the Bacolod banner in the international youth …
As semis hopes are revived, young stars shine bright for Filipinas
The young stars of the Philippine women’s national football team are making a name for themselves during their campaign in the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand. The Filipinas revived their hopes of making the semifinals after a sensational 1-0 win over defending champion Vietnam — a victory that they earned in the dying …
Bane, Magic upend Heat, make NBA Cup semis
Desmond Bane made six three-pointers and matched his season high with 37 points as the Orlando Magic beat the visiting Miami Heat, 117-108, to advance to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas. Jalen Suggs had 20 points and Paolo Banchero added 18 for No. 1 seed Orlando, which will face either the New York Knicks or …
Ordiales poised for a larger role for Alas in SEA Games
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense opposite spiker Leo Ordiales is emerging as a key offensive option for Alas Pilipinas men as the squad gears up for the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Bangkok, Thailand. Now on his second SEA Games stint, the 22-year-old National University standout is expected to serve as the team’s third …
SSS releases P18.8-B in 13th month pension to 3.7-M pensioners
In line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and emphasized by Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go with the Social Security Commission, the Social Security System (SSS) has successfully credited its annual cash gift to pensioners — the 13th month pension — in two batches on the first week of December 2025, ensuring …
Stories of hardwork and perseverance highlight the Toyota Tamaraw Roadshow at Marilao | Coco Martin meets with Marileños for his provincial caravan
Marilao, Bulacan, December 7, 2025 – Abante Posible Ambassador Coco Martin met with Marileños and Bulakeños at Marilao, Bulacan during the nationwide Tamaraw roadshow organized by Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) and Toyota Marilao, Bulacan, Inc. (TMR). Marilao is Coco’s third provincial stop after Cagayan De Oro and Tacloban, where customers have been sharing their stories of …
Flood-ready? | Bacolod plans out long-term solutions vs. chronic flooding
By CESAR JOLITO III Bacolod City is moving closer to crafting its first comprehensive flood mitigation masterplan as government agencies, civil society groups and technical experts convene today for the 2nd Bacolod Flood Mitigation Summit, an initiative aimed at ending years of chronic flooding in the rapidly growing city. The summit, spearheaded by Bacolod Lone District …