By CESAR JOLITO III A grass fire damaged about one hectare of sugarcane plantation in Negros Occidental’s Himamaylan City on Tuesday afternoon, March 11, authorities reported. According to the Himamaylan City Component City Police Station, the fire occurred at 4:30 p.m. at Purok 5, San Jose Valing in Barangay Libacao. The affected property was being …
Monthly Archives: March 2026
Middle East crisis halted NegOcc brgy financial aid
By CESAR JOLITO III The annual financial assistance to barangays in Negros Occidental will be temporarily suspended as a precautionary measure amid the ongoing Middle East crisis. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson announced the decision following the recent release of P56.4 million in aid on Wednesday, March 11. Lacson emphasized that the suspension aims to safeguard …
Amihan to bring light rains over most of PH
A huge part of the country, especially in Northern Luzon, will experience rains caused by the northeast monsoon or “amihan,” the weather bureau said. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Cagayan Valley, Apayao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Aurora, Quezon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and Catanduanes will experience light rains. The rest …
EMB sets public hearing for 150-MW wind power project in Bago
The Environment Management Bureau’s Department of Environment and Natural Resources Environment in Negros Island Region (EMB-DENR NIR) will hold a public hearing on April 1 for the 150-megawatt wind power project being proposed by the Bago Negros Energy Corporation (BNEC) in seven barangays across Bago City in Negros Occidental. “The public hearing aims to achieve …
NegOcc, San Juan City forge sisterhood pact for MSMEs, tourism
By CESAR JOLITO III The Negros Occidental provincial government and its 31 local government units formally signed a sisterhood agreement with San Juan City, strengthening cooperation aimed at promoting economic opportunities, tourism and cultural exchange. The agreement was signed during ceremonies at the Capitol Social Hall and was witnessed by Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose …
Truck kills senior, hurts 1 other
By CESAR JOLITO III A 76-year-old senior citizen died while her companion was injured after they were struck by a truck on the corner of Araneta Avenue and Alijis-Murcia Road in Bacolod City’s Barangay Singcang-Airport on Wednesday afternoon, March 11. Police said the victim, identified only as “Teresita,” a resident of Barangay Sum-ag, was rushed …
P500-K jewelry, cash stolen
By CESAR JOLITO III Jewelry and cash valued at around P500,000 were stolen from a woman selling rice and other grains at the Cadiz City Public Market in Barangay Zone 3 on Thursday morning, March 12. The victim was identified as 40-year-old alias “Jesellee,” a resident of Barangay Banquerohan’s Purok Bougainvillea in the city. Cadiz …
Doncic pours in 51 as Lakers top Bulls to extend win streak
Luka Doncic scored 51 points with 10 rebounds and nine assists, Austin Reaves added 30 points and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to four games with a 142-130 victory over the visiting Chicago Bulls. Deandre Ayton scored 23 points with 10 rebounds, LeBron James added 18 points and Rui Hachimura had 15 …
Shai breaks Wilt’s record; Thunder edges Celtics
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, setting the NBA record for consecutive games with 20-plus points while lifting the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 104-102 home win over the Boston Celtics yesterday (Philippine time). The reigning MVP put up at least 20 points for the 127th consecutive time, surpassing Wilt Chamberlain’s 63-year-old NBA record. The Celtics …
Negrense Soyud, Akari stun Creamline in PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Akari Power Chargers continued their impressive resurgence in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference after taking down powerhouse Creamline Cool Smashers, 25-21, 26-24, 17-25, 25-21, at the Playtime FilOil Centre in San Juan City on Thursday, March 12. Negrense Christine Joy Soyud tallied 15 points, including 14 attacks, as the Power …