By CESAR JOLITO III The Lapus-Lapus – Macaoagao Local Conservation Area in Negros Occidental’s Sagay City has officially reopened following months of rehabilitation after it was heavily damaged by Typhoon “Tino” last year. Coastal facilities in the conservation site were severely affected by the typhoon, prompting the community and the city government to rebuild the …
Monthly Archives: March 2026
Crime in NIR drops 18.6%
By CESAR JOLITO III Crime incidents in the Negros Island Region (NIR) significantly declined in February 2026, with authorities reporting an 18.6 percent decrease compared to the same period last year, according to the Police Regional Office in the Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR). Data from the Crime Incident Reporting and Analysis System showed that total …
Police craft tactics to curb rise in killings
By CESAR JOLITO III Police commanders in Negros Occidental will address a series of shooting incidents that have alarmed communities in several parts of the province, particularly in Escalante City. The meeting, held at the headquarters of the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) on Saturday, March 7, gathered top police officials to craft strategies …
Disaster-hit Negros athletes show indomitable spirit in reg’l games
Student-athletes who experienced challenges brought by the eruption of Mount Kanlaon and the onslaught of Typhoon “Tino” displayed indomitable spirit in the 2026 Negros Island Regional Athletic Association Meet (NIRAAM), the first for the country’s newest administration region, formed only two years ago. Hosted by Bacolod City, but also with playing venues in the neighboring …
Over P790-K ‘shabu’ seized in Dumaguete
By CESAR JOLITO III Authorities seized more than P790,000 worth of suspected shabu and arrested two high-value individuals in separate anti-drug operations at Barangay Looc in Dumaguete City early Saturday morning, March 7. The operations resulted in the confiscation of a total of 116.3 grams of suspected shabu. The first buy-bust operation at 3:51 a.m. …
Canino, DLSU stay undefeated
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Angel Canino once again led the charge as the De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers swept the University of the East (UE) Lady Warriors, 25-15, 25-20, 25-19, to remain unbeaten in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, March 7. Canino delivered …
Pons, Creamline edge Nxled in PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Creamline Cool Smashers overcame a tough stand from the Nxled Chameleons for a 25-16, 22-25, 25-21, 15-25, 15-10 victory in the PVL All-Filipino Conference at the Playtime FilOil Centre in San Juan City on Saturday night, March 7. Negrense Bernadeth Pons delivered a strong performance, tallying 18 points as the …
Clippers shrug off 19-pt deficit, rally past Grizzlies
Kawhi Leonard scored 28 points, Darius Garland and Bennedict Mathurin added 21 apiece and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame a 19-point first-half deficit to defeat the host Memphis Grizzlies, 123-120, yesterday (Philippine time). Leonard was 8-for-15 on field-goal attempts and 12-for-14 at the foul line for the Clippers, who won for the fourth time in …
Porter, Nets surge late to stun Pistons
Michael Porter, Jr. had 30 points and 13 rebounds and the visiting Brooklyn Nets rallied from a 23-point deficit to surprise the Detroit Pistons, 107-105, yesterday (Philippine time). Ziaire Williams had 23 points, Noah Clowney scored 16 and Day’Ron Sharpe added 13. The Nets finished the game on a 18-6 run. Tobias Harris had 18 …
Conflict of attrition | Middle East war drives up living costs, group says
By CESAR JOLITO III The People’s Coalition for Good Governance (PCGG) issued an urgent appeal for swift government intervention as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East threatens to push oil prices higher and deepen the economic strain on Filipino workers and consumers. PCGG convenor Wennie Sancho warned that rising fuel costs linked to the …