Iran vowed to make the United States regret attacking the Islamic republic and said it would keep up a chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz that has sent oil prices soaring. The International Energy Agency warned that the Middle East war could lead to “the largest supply disruption” in oil industry history, but US President …
Monthly Archives: March 2026
DOJ pushes creation of NIR prosecution office to strengthen justice services
By CESAR JOLITO III The Department of Justice (DOJ) is moving forward with the establishment of the Negros Island Region (NIR) prosecution office as part of efforts to strengthen prosecution services and improve access to justice in the newly formed administrative region. Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida led a series of high-level meetings in Bacolod City …
Marcos proposal to cut fuel tax gets NegOcc support
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s request to Congress to grant him emergency powers to reduce the excise tax on petroleum products has received the province’s support. As fuel prices continue to soar due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson has expressed his support for the president’s intent to exercise emergency …
Local workers’ group wants emergency allowance grant
By CESAR JOLITO III The General Alliance of Workers Association (GAWA) is urging the government to provide an Emergency Relief Allowance (ERA) to workers in Western Visayas, citing the region’s declining purchasing power amid soaring inflation and the economic fallout from the ongoing war in the Middle East. In a statement, GAWA Secretary General Wennie …
Ex-convict shot dead in ambush
By CESAR JOLITO III A 58-year-old man who previously served time in prison for a murder case was shot and killed in an ambush in Negros Occidental’s Bago City on Sunday afternoon, March 15. The victim was identified as Freddie Coronio, a resident of Purok Matam-is in Barangay Busay. Bago police chief Lt. Colonel James …
Bacolod one-stop shop to bring services closer
By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City government launched a one-stop shop providing health, wellness and government services as part of the ongoing celebration of National Women’s Month at the lobby of the City Government Center yesterday. Dubbed “Serbisyo Para Sa Kababaihan – Bukas Para Sa Lahat,” the initiative was organized by the city’s Gender …
Canino, DLSU go 7-0 in UAAP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers toppled the National University Lady Bulldogs, 25-21, 25-19, 19-25, 25-17, to complete a first-round sweep in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday, March 8. Negrense Angel Anne Canino finished with …
NLEX overcomes Magnolia for back-to-back wins
The NLEX Road Warriors rode a balanced offensive outing to overcome the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots, 112-105, and stay unbeaten in the PBA Season 50 Commissioners Cup at the Ynares Center in Montalban, Rizal. Seven players scored in double-digits for the Road Warriors, led by import Cady Lalanne with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Schonny …
Knicks recovers from 21-pt deficit, hold off Warriors
Jalen Brunson scored 30 points and added nine assists for the host New York Knicks, who mounted their biggest comeback of the season and edged the undermanned Golden State Warriors, 110-107, yesterday (Philippine time). The Knicks went 22-of-23 from the line — the third time this season they’ve had one miss or fewer from the …
Eala climbs to No. 29 in WTA rankings
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Filipina tennis star Alexandra “Alex” Eala climbed to a new career-high ranking after moving up to No. 29 in the latest Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) standings released yesterday. The 20-year-old Negros Occidental’s Victorias City native improved three spots from her previous No. 32 ranking, surpassing her earlier career-best mark of No. …