By CESAR JOLITO III A new capitol-style supermarket managed by the Negros Occidental provincial government’s Technology and Livelihood Development Center is set to open in Mambukal Mountain Resort, offering a direct link between local farmers and consumers while creating community employment opportunities. According to Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz II, the supermarket will source produce directly …
Monthly Archives: January 2026
MassKara dancers shine at Sinulog Festival in Cebu
By CESAR JOLITO III The vibrant culture of Bacolod City took center stage at the 2026 Sinulog Festival as MassKara dancers from Barangay Tangub captivated millions during the street dancing and ritual showdown on Sunday, January 18. The Bacolod-based contingent, composed of 60 dancers and more than 100 propsmen, joined the grand parade from Mango …
SK kagawad, 2 others nabbed over ‘shabu’
By CESAR JOLITO III Police arrested a Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) kagawad and two other suspected drug personalities in a buy-bust operation that yielded more than P700,000 worth of suspected shabu in Bacolod City’s Barangay 2 yesterday. Arrested were 19-year-old alias “Jess,” a high-value individual; 23-year-old alias “Jov,” an elected SK kagawad of Barangay 12; and …
Task Group helps build case vs. NegOr killer cop
The Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) Cimafranca is handling new and additional information that will help build a strong case against a police officer charged with the murders of three fellow officers and a female civilian in Sibulan, Negros Oriental. Suspect Staff Sergeant Bonifacio Saycon was presented for inquest proceedings at the Provincial Prosecutor’s Office …
BI arrests Estonian vlogger over harassment stunts
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested and initiated deportation proceedings on an Estonian vlogger over complaints of offensive remarks, harassment, unauthorized filming, and online content deemed demeaning to Filipinos. The vlogger was arrested on January 15 in Dumaguete City by BI operatives, in coordination with the Philippine National Police (PNP) Dumaguete City Police Station and …
Man shot dead; suspect at large
By CESAR JOLITO III A 40-year-old man was fatally shot at Barangay Santa Teresa in Negros Occidental’s Manapla town on Sunday afternoon, January 18. Police said the victim, a resident of Barangay Purisima’s Zone 5, was reportedly approached by the suspect, identified only by the alias “George,” who was riding a motorcycle in Hacienda Unson. …
Eala falls to Parks in Aussie open singles
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense tennis star Alexandra Eala’s Australian Open women’s singles campaign came to an early end after she bowed to American Alycia Parks in the first round in Melbourne, Australia yesterday. Eala, currently ranked 49th in the world, burst out of the gates, cruising to a dominant 6-0 win in the opening …
NOSIRFA, Cebu play to scoreless draw in PFF U16 Visayas qualifiers
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros Oriental-Siquijor Regional Football Association (NOSIRFA) and Cebu Regional Football Association (CRFA) played to a scoreless draw in the PFF U16 Boys Visayas qualifiers at the San Julio Realty Football Field in Negros Occidental’s San Carlos City on Sunday, January 18. The match marked a shift from the high-scoring games …
Lakers clamp down on defense vs. Raptors
Deandre Ayton scored 25 points with 13 rebounds and Luka Doncic also had 25 points as the Los Angeles Lakers turned improved defense into a much-needed 110-93 victory over the visiting Toronto Raptors yesterday (Philippine time). LeBron James scored 24 points as the Lakers won for just the second time in their past seven games, …
Beermen, TNT aim to return to full strength in PBA finals rematch
The San Miguel Beermen and the TNT Tropang 5G, two of the winningest clubs in the PBA Philippine Cup over the last 15 years, are set for another showdown, though both teams must contend with lingering health concerns. The Beermen have won seven of the last 15 All-Filipino titles, highlighted by a dominant five-peat from …