By CESAR JOLITO III The Police Regional Office in the Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) reported a generally peaceful, safe and secure Christmas celebration across the region, as intensified security measures and strong community cooperation helped ensure a smooth observance of the holiday. In preparation for the Yuletide season, PRO-NIR implemented heightened police visibility through increased …
Monthly Archives: December 2025
Minor violent incidents mar Christmas, eve
By CESAR JOLITO III Two separate violent incidents were recorded in Negros Occidental during the Christmas holidays, prompting an immediate police response and ongoing investigations by local police units. In San Carlos City, a stabbing incident was reported at around 2:33 a.m. on Thursday, December 25, along Remedios Street, Barangay III. Police identified the victim …
Road mishap leads to P544-K ‘shabu’ haul; 2 nabbed
By CESAR JOLITO III What began as a routine police response to a vehicular accident on Christmas Day turned into an anti-illegal drugs operation, resulting in the arrest of two alleged drug personalities and the seizure of more than P544,000 worth of suspected shabu in this town. Binalbagan police apprehended the two suspects at 12:50 …
Cadiz City condemns Giant Clams poaching
By CESAR JOLITO III The Cadiz City government has strongly condemned the illegal poaching and killing of 33 giant clams at the Giant Clam Village, a protected marine conservation area in the city. In an official advisory issued yesterday, Mayor Salvador Escalante described the incident as a “heinous and senseless act,” noting that unidentified individuals …
Tay Tung edges CPU in Miagao friendly
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts pulled off a hard-fought victory over the Central Philippine University (CPU) squad in the Paskwa sa Miagao Celebrity Volleyball Game at the Miagao People’s Center in Iloilo province’s Miagao town. The Bacolod-based Thunderbolts outlasted the Lady Scorpiona, 25-23, 22-25, 25-22, 23-25, 15-13, in a …
San Carlos City dancers harvest medals at JJ Open Latin tilt
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Dancers from Negros Occidental’s San Carlos City turned in an impressive showing at the 3rd JJ Open Latin Dancesport Championship, bringing home a collection of titles and finalist finishes across juvenile, youth and junior categories. Aldhry Jain bannered the city’s campaign after winning the Juvenile Duo C championship. He also placed …
San Miguel ousts NLEX, advances to semis
San Miguel is through to the next round of the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup. The Beermen took down an upset-seeking NLEX Road Warriors’ side, 101-94, to make it to the semifinals of the all-Filipino tourney on Christmas Day at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. This marked the powerhouse squad’s 10th win in a …
Timely Curry scoring helps Warriors defeat Mavericks
Stephen Curry lost a personal scoring duel with Cooper Flagg in their first head-to-head, but joined with Gary Payton II to stall a late Dallas rally as the Golden State Warriors held off the Mavericks, 126-116, as part of the NBA’s Christmas Day card in San Francisco yesterday (Philippine time). Flagg went for a game-high …
SSS marks 2025 with pension reform and program upgrades; Looks forward to 2026
Quezon City, Philippines – The Social Security System (SSS) closes 2025 with implementation of the Emergency Loan Program (ELP) capping off achievements that strengthened social protection for millions of Filipinos highlighted by successful implementation of the Pension Reform Program, loan program enhancements, expanded membership coverage, and significant strides in digital transformation. SSS President and CEO …