By CESAR JOLITO III Police authorities in the Negros Island Region (NIR) recorded a notable decline in crime at the start of 2026, with focus crimes dropping by 11.84 percent in January compared to the previous month. The Police Regional Office – NIR (PRO-NIR) said the decrease reflects the impact of intensified law enforcement strategies …
Monthly Archives: February 2026
Minor shot; suspect identified
By CESAR JOLITO III A 17-year-old minor was shot along the national highway of Barangay Refugio in Negros Occidental’s Calatrava town on Thursday night, February 5, prompting an ongoing police investigation that has identified a 21-year-old man as the prime suspect. Police identified the victim by the alias “Japoy,” a resident of San Carlos City’s …
Eala enters Abu Dhabi semis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Alexandra Eala and doubles partner Janice Tjen advanced to the semifinals of the Abu Dhabi Open after scoring a dominant 6-3, 6-3 win over Zhang Shuai of China and Cristina Bucșa of Spain in their quarterfinal match yesterday (Philippine time). The Eala-Tjen tandem controlled the match behind efficient serving and …
UE Red Warriors hold football tryouts in Victorias
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of the East (UE) Red Warriors will hold football tryouts in Negros Occidental’s Victorias City this weekend as part of their recruitment drive for aspiring collegiate players. The two-day tryout is set for February 7 to 8 at the Victorias City National High School pitch, with activities scheduled to …
Cignal thwarts Choco Mucho in 4 for 2nd win
The Cignal Super Spikers secured their second win in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference by turning back the Choco Mucho Flying Titans in four sets at the FilOil Centre in San Juan City. Cignal thwarted Choco Mucho, 25-20, 16-25, 25-19, 25-18, dealing the Sisi Rondina-Eya Laure tandem their first loss of the …
Lakers finally return home, beat 76ers but lose Doncic
Austin Reaves scored 35 points off the bench, LeBron James added 17 points with 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the loss of Luka Doncic to earn a 119-115 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Southern California yesterday (Philippine time). Jake LaRavia and Rui Hachimura each scored 14 points as the Lakers won …
Expect heavy rain | NIR braces for ‘Basyang’; flood among watch points
By CESAR JOLITO III Government agencies across the Negros Island Region (NIR) have intensified pre-disaster preparedness measures as Tropical Storm “Basyang” is expected to bring heavy rainfall today, prompting authorities to place the entire region under red alert status. Donato Sermeno III, director of the Office of Civil Defense – NIR, said a pre-disaster risk …
‘Basyang’ strands over 700 in NIR ports
By CESAR JOLITO III Tropical Storm “Basyang” has disrupted maritime travel across the Negros Island Region (NIR), leaving a total of 759 passengers, drivers and helpers stranded in various seaports yesterday. The Coast Guard District in Southern Visayas (CGDSV) reported that the highest number of stranded individuals was recorded in northern Negros Occidental with 490 …
Innovation, inclusion, integrity: BSP’s three pillars for the future
By Ignacio R. Bunye At the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) annual reception on January 23, Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. offered a toast that doubled as a roadmap. Beneath the evening’s warmth was a clear message: Safeguarding the financial system is unfinished work. And the way forward rests on three pillars — innovation, inclusion, …
Yes, we deserve better
By Herman M. Lagon Childhood teaches an early lesson about responsibility: When you break something, you fix it; you do not ask to be thanked for the attempt. You just fix it, say sorry, and do better next time. So when a celebrity spouse recently suggested — on record — that the public “does not …