The Gilas Pilipinas Women exited the FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifying tournament on a high note. The Philippines pulled away for a 74-59 triumph over World’s No. 19 Colombia on Tuesday night, March 17 (Philippine time) at the Astroballe in Lyon, France, for a breakthrough win in the competition. A loss to South Korea on …
Monthly Archives: March 2026
Higher alert level? Phivolcs: Kanlaon restiveness not yet alarming
By CESAR JOLITO III Despite a series of moderate explosive eruptions at Kanlaon Volcano, the country’s top volcanology official said the situation remains within expected parameters under the current alert status. Teresito Bacolcol, director of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), clarified that Kanlaon continues to be under Alert Level 2, indicating ongoing …
Bacolod gov’t resumes fuel price monitoring
By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City government has resumed inspections of gasoline stations across the city as part of efforts to monitor fuel prices and ensure adequate supply following recent increases in petroleum products. Mayor Greg Gasataya ordered the deployment of fuel monitoring and inspection teams through a memorandum issued on March 13, directing …
The flawed ‘consent’ in Nueva Vizcaya mining dispute
By Dennis Gorecho “Enough is enough. Let us now raise our voices louder and demand accountability.” Bayombong Catholic Bishop Jose Elmer Mangalinao warned of worsening ecological damage in Nueva Vizcaya as he cited the environmental conflict in Dupax del Norte due to mining exploration activities by Woggle Corporation. Dupax del Norte is a third-class municipality …
The meaning behind prom
By Herman M. Lagon A student once told me, half-laughing and half-serious, that prom now feels like “Met Gala meets anime convention meets class reunion with soft launch potential.” That was a joke, but only partly. Anyone who has seen recent prom photos online knows what she meant. There are entrances staged like celebrity arrivals, …
Marañon urges faster rollout of infra projects, pushes BANOCEH extension completion
By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental 2nd District Representative Alfredo Marañon III has called on the national government to accelerate the implementation of infrastructure projects, citing delays that could affect economic growth. Marañon raised concern that as of March, bidding for several national government projects has yet to begin, a slowdown compared to previous years …
Use petroleum-grade containers when buying fuel, Bacolodnons urged
The Bacolod City government reminded Bacolodnons to use petroleum-grade containers when buying fuel at gas stations to ensure safety, based on the Department of Energy (DOE) guidelines. “Using the right container is important because gasoline and other petroleum products are flammable and dangerous if placed in ordinary plastic, thin bottles, or improvised containers that are …
Student nabbed over P142-K ‘shabu’
By CESAR JOLITO III A 22-year-old student was arrested in a buy-bust operation that led to the seizure of around P142,800 worth of suspected shabu in Bacolod City’s Barangay 2 on March 16, authorities said. Anti-drug operatives conducted the intelligence-driven operation at Purok Sigay, resulting in the arrest of the suspect identified only by the …
59 ex-Baciwa employees demand full backwages, reinstatement
By CESAR JOLITO III At least 59 former employees of the Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) are calling for the immediate release of their full backwages, which they have long awaited, along with their reinstatement as stipulated in a previously signed compromise agreement with the agency’s Board of Directors. During a press conference, Baciwa Employees …
PRO-NIR holds seminar on child protection, juvenile handling
By CESAR JOLITO III The Police Regional Office in the Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) has launched a five-day seminar aimed at strengthening the capability of police personnel in handling children at risk and those in conflict with the law. The training, which formally opened on Monday, March 16, is being held at the La Carlota-Victorias …