The Department of Public Works and Highways – Negros Island Region (DPWH-NIR) alerted the public on persons soliciting money from contractors in exchange for government projects. In an advisory, it said “these individuals have reportedly been soliciting commissions from contractors.” They are “falsely claiming to have communicated with Regional Director Jose Al V. Fruto, and …
Monthly Archives: February 2026
7 physicians deployed as ‘Doctors to the Barrios’ in Negros
The Department of Health – Negros Island Region (DOH-NIR) deployed seven physicians under the Doctors to the Barrios (DTTB) Program to provide healthcare services to underserved and hard-to-reach communities in the region. The doctors, part of the DTTB Batch 43-A, were endorsed to their assignments in various local government units (LGUs) yesterday after taking …
Rabies Awareness Month celebration kicks off
Pet owners in Negros Oriental’s Dauin town availed free veterinary services such as anti-rabies vaccination during a celebration to kick off Rabies Awareness Month in March. Jaymar Vilos, spokesperson of the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO), told the Philippine News Agency in an interview that they had to start early this year, even though the celebration …
Bacolodnons urged to undergo screening amid rising hypertension cases
The Bacolod City Health Office (CHO) is encouraging Bacolodnons to undergo blood pressure screening in barangay health stations, in observance of the Philippine Heart Month. In 2025 alone, there were 2,989 hypertensive patients aged 20 to 59 and 4,025 others aged 60 and above as indicated in the city’s records under the Philippine Package of …
Quezon City prevails over Bacolod in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Quezon City Black Bulls turned back Bacolod Masskara, 77-66, in the 2026 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Preseason Invitational at the Paco Arena in Manila on Tuesday, February 24. Pat Buena, a standout discovered from inter-barangay tournaments, paced the Black Bulls with 12 points, seven rebounds and two assists as …
Pelicans withstand late Warriors push
Zion Williamson scored 26 points as the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the visiting Golden State Warriors, 113-109, yesterday (Philippine time). Saddiq Bey scored 18 points as the Pelicans got off to a strong start, then survived a tough late challenge from Golden State. De’Anthony Melton posted a game-high 28 points for the short-handed Warriors, who …
Bucks outlast Heat, win again sans Giannis
Kevin Porter, Jr. scored 32 points and added seven rebounds and seven assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 128-117 victory over the visiting Miami Heat yesterday (Philippine time). Ryan Rollins added 21 for Milwaukee, which won its seventh game in its last nine tries without Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf). Bobby Portis matched Rollins’ 21 …
Negrense Soyud, Akari notch 1st win in PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Akari Power Chargers snapped their skid in the PVL All-Filipino Conference with a 25-18, 25-23, 23-25, 25-22 victory over sister team Nxled Chameleons at the Playtime FilOil Centre in San Juan City on Tuesday night, February 24. Negrense Christine Joy Soyud made her contribution with 13 markers as the Power …
BingoPlus backs Belle Cup with Prime Hole sponsorship
The country’s number one digital entertainment platform BingoPlus continues to strengthen its presence in the Philippine golf community after serving as a Prime Hole sponsor at this year’s Belle Cup, held from February 15 to 21 at the Tagaytay Highlands Country Club in Batangas. The Belle Cup is among the country’s annual golf tournaments organized …
A justified pricing? | CAAP review sought into ‘excessive’ airport parking fees
By CESAR JOLITO III Bacolod City Lone District Representative Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” Benitez is pressing the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) to immediately explain and reassess what he described as “excessive” overnight parking fees at Bacolod-Silay Airport, following mounting complaints from travelers and local stakeholders. In a letter dated February 9, addressed to …