By CESAR JOLITO III Classes at St. John’s Institute in Bacolod City temporarily shifted to online learning yesterday morning, March 12, after a Facebook post containing a mass shooting threat against students circulated online, prompting concern among parents and school officials. Bacolod Police Station 2 chief, Police Major Eugene Tolentino, confirmed that law enforcement is …
Monthly Archives: March 2026
HPG warns public of new carjacking modus in NegOr
The Philippine National Police’s Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) has raised alarm over the emergence of new car theft and fraudulent vehicle schemes. HPG Negros Oriental chief Police Executive Master Sergeant Aurelio Bodo said that criminal syndicates have adapted to modern technology and are exploiting unsuspecting victims through online platforms and falsified documents. During the Provincial …
Palace declares March 20 holiday for Eid’l Fitr
Malacañang announced that Friday, March 20, has been declared a regular holiday nationwide in observance of Eid’l Fitr, the Islamic feast marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The announcement was made as President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. joined members of the Muslim community and leaders from across the country during the Grand …
NegOr activates price watch council amid rising oil prices
Negros Oriental Governor Manuel Sagarbarria has ordered the immediate activation of the reconstituted Provincial Price Coordinating Council (PPCC) to monitor and ensure the stability and supply of basic goods. Provincial Legal Officer Myles Bejar presented the governor’s Executive Order 29, series of 2026, dated March 10, during the Negros Oriental Consumer Protection Network Checkpoint …
Canino, DLSU escape Adamson
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers pulled away in the deciding set to defeat the Adamson University Lady Falcons, 19-25, 25-20, 25-21, 13-25, 15-5, in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Wednesday, March 11. The Lady Spikers …
Mindoro routs Bacolod, still in MPBL playoffs
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Mindoro Tamaraws rode on homegrown JC Recto to overpower Bacolod Masskara, 90-70, and remain in playoff contention in Group A of the 2026 MPBL Preseason Invitational at the Alonte Sports Arena in Biñan, Laguna. The 6-foot-4 Recto, a former star of the Mapua Cardinals, pooled 31 points, including a perfect …
Bane powers Magic past Cavaliers
Desmond Bane scored 35 points, including five in the final 18 seconds, as the Orlando Magic beat the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers, 128-122, yesterday (Philippine time). Paulo Banchero had 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and Tristan da Silva added 23 points for the surging Magic. Wendell Carter, Jr. had 11 points and 11 rebounds. …
Stockton sparks late breakaway as Converge spoils Macau’s debut
Alec Stockton delivered the spark Converge FiberXers needed against visiting Macau, powering the FiberXers to a 102-94 victory in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. Stockton knocked down timely baskets and provided the hustle down the stretch as the new-look FiberXers spoiled Macau’s debut as a PBA guest …
No fare hike push | Transport groups cope with rising fuel prices
By CESAR JOLITO III Several transport groups in Bacolod City and Negros Occidental have announced that they have no plans to increase fares or stage a transport strike despite the continued rise in petroleum prices triggered by tensions in the Middle East. Leaders of local transport organizations said operators and drivers agreed to maintain the …
Rural dentist, global leader
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim Dr. Adekemi Adeniyan is a rural dentist first and foremost. She works in one of the world’s most challenging settings, in Nigeria where fewer than two in 10 persons have access to oral health care where dental health remains one of the most neglected areas of public health. Dr. Adeniyan …