The Bacolod City government has started relocating residents from danger zones, particularly along creeks and rivers, as part of the city’s flood mitigation strategy and move to ensure a safe relocation for residents in danger zones. Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) head Richelle Verdeprado-Mangga said yesterday they provided cash assistance of P10,000 each …
Monthly Archives: January 2026
50 cops from Revitalized Pulis sa Barangay to boost policing
By CESAR JOLITO III The Police Regional Office in the Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) formally sent off 50 newly trained police officers under the Revitalized Pulis sa Barangay (R-PSB) Program, reinforcing grassroots policing and strengthening police-community partnership across the region. The send-off ceremony, held yesterday at Kanlaon Hall, Camp Alfredo M. Montelibano Sr. in Bacolod …
Teves acquitted in 2019 murder case
A Manila court has acquitted former lawmaker Arnolfo Teves, Jr. and two others in a 2019 murder case involving a Negros Oriental board member. The Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 15 acquitted Teves, Richard Cuadra and Rolando Pinili “for failure of the prosecution to establish a prima facie case.” Teves’ lawyer Ferdinand Topacio said the …
Take all precautions for ‘Ada,’ OCD chief tells public
Office of Civil Defense (OCD) administrator, Undersecretary Harold Cabreros, yesterday called on the public, especially those residing in the Eastern Visayas and Bicol Regions, to take the necessary precautions amid the heavy rains and storms brought about by the arrival of Tropical Storm “Ada” (international name “Nokaen”), the country’s first tropical cyclone for this year. …
Site validation of proposed evac center for Kanlaon-hit families
By CESAR JOLITO III The Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Division of Negros Oriental, under the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council chaired by Governor Manuel “Chaco” Sagarbarria, on Thursday, January 15, joined a site validation for the proposed evacuation center intended for families affected by the continuing unrest of Kanlaon Volcano. The …
Toddler missing during ‘Tino’ found dead
By CESAR JOLITO III The skeletal remains of a two-year-old boy who went missing during Typhoon “Tino” in November 2025 were discovered at Barangay Robles in Negros Occidental’s La Castellana town. La Castellana police chief, Police Major Romulo Gepilango said a local resident noticed the cord of an electric drill partially buried in the ground …
Eala kicks off Australian Open campaign vs. Parks
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense tennis ace Alexandra Eala is set to take another major step in her career as she opens her campaign in the Australian Open main draw against American Alycia Parks in Melbourne. Ranked No. 49 in the world, Eala will be making her first appearance in the main draw of the …
Bacolod Tay Tung competes in Rebisco invitational league
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts are aiming for a bounce back in the Rebisco Volleyball League (RVL) 18 and Under International Finals at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City beginning today. The Thunderbolts are determined for payback after settling for a runner-up finish last year when they were …
San Miguel to address lapses to avoid another close game vs. Ginebra
It’s all about weathering the storm and keeping the momentum for the San Miguel Beermen, as they seek to avoid another close game in their PBA 50 Philippine Cup semifinals series. Just like in their previous clash, San Miguel led the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings in Game 5 by as much as 17 points, …
Thunder breaks open tight game, takes down Rockets
Chet Holmgren tallied 18 points, nine rebounds and four blocked shots, while Ajay Mitchell tallied 17 points off the bench as the Oklahoma City Thunder extended their winning streak to five with a 111-91 road victory over the Houston Rockets yesterday (Philippine time). After needing double overtime to subdue the Rockets in the teams’ season …