By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Dasma Monarchs inched closer to completing a dream season sweep after securing a finals berth with a commanding win over the Negros ICC Blue Hawks in the 2025 Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) semifinals at the Alonte Sports Arena in Biñan, Laguna. Shaking off a sluggish opening set, the Monarchs …
Monthly Archives: December 2025
Lakers beat Raptors at buzzer
Rui Hachimura hit the game-winning corner three-pointer at the buzzer and the visiting Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Toronto Raptors, 123-120, yesterday (Philippine time). LeBron James set up the winning basket with his 11th assist of the game. He finished with eight points to end his streak of 1,297 consecutive games with double figures in …
White drops 30 points, Celtics clobber Wizards
Derrick White had 30 points, nine assists and seven rebounds as the visiting Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to three games by beating the Washington Wizards, 146-101, yesterday (Philippine time). Jordan Walsh made each of his eight field goal attempts and added a career-high 22 points for the Celtics, who outscored the Wizards 80-42 …
Gilas taps Bacolodnon Chua to complete SEA Games roster
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Gilas Pilipinas has finalized its 12-man lineup for the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Bangkok, with Bacolodnon big man Justin Chua leading the four latest additions. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) confirmed that Chua, along with Cedrick Manzano, Allen Liwag and Dalph Panopio, will fill the remaining slots on the …
Get ready for ‘Wilma’ | NegOcc orders preemptive evac; storm to cross NIR
By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson has ordered the immediate preemptive evacuation of residents in high-risk areas across the province following the entry of Tropical Depression “Wilma” into the Philippine area of responsibility, which is expected to cross the Negros Island Region (NIR) this weekend. Through Executive Order No. 25-28, city and …
Beyond SALNs: Why lifestyle checks are the missing link in anti-corruption reform
By Ignacio Bunye The recent decision of Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla to restore public access to Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALNs) is a welcome step toward transparency. For too long, restrictions on SALN disclosure have undermined public trust, shielding officials from scrutiny and weakening one of our most basic accountability tools. But …
How P500 became a punchline
By Herman M. Lagon There is something oddly familiar about the uproar over the proposed P500 Noche Buena budget. Not the warm kind of familiar — like your mother’s handwritten spaghetti recipe or the way your father slices ham too thick. It’s the other kind. The kind you feel when an official says something so …
Canlaon City begins road to recovery after ‘Tino’: NegOr guv
By CESAR JOLITO III Major roads and bridges in Negros Oriental’s Canlaon City are now passable, exactly a month after massive flooding and landslides due to Typhoon “Tino” left at least 20 people dead and caused extensive damage to infrastructure and agriculture, as the city begins a slow road to recovery. During the Negros Island …
PH Army remains alert vs. NPA small attacks in NegOr
The Philippine Army in Negros Oriental is not letting its guard down against the remnants of the communist New People’s Army (NPA), who may still carry out liquidation tasks. Captain Marlon Mopiang, public information officer of the Army’s 302nd Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army based in Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, confirmed on Thursday that …
Bacolod to host first-ever NIR Meet
By CESAR JOLITO III Bacolod City is poised to become the sports capital of the newly restored Negros Island Region (NIR) as Mayor Greg Gasataya confirmed that the city will host the inaugural Negros Island Region Athletics Association (NIRAA) Meet in February 2026 — a first in the region’s history. But the bigger breakthrough came …