Tiny pieces of plastic have been found littered throughout human bodies, trapped in our lungs and laced through our blood, but the long-term health effects of this exposure remain unclear. Every day, humans ingest, inhale or otherwise come in contact with microplastics, plastic pollution less than five millimeters (0.2 inches) in diameter that is mostly …
Monthly Archives: March 2026
Bacolod regional meet billets safe for occupancy after 4.8 quake
The billeting schools of the 2026 Negros Island Regional Athletic Association Meet (NIRAAM) hosted by Bacolod City remain safe for occupancy despite a magnitude 4.8 earthquake on Monday night, March 2. The buildings in 16 schools underwent rapid damage assessment and needs analysis conducted by the City Engineer’s Office (CEO). The list included Andres Bonifacio …
Molocaboc tapped as site for desalination facility
By CESAR JOLITO III Molocaboc Island in Negros Occidental’s Sagay City has been selected as the pilot site for the proposed P8.5-million desalination project aimed at addressing chronic freshwater shortages in island communities. The initiative will be led by the National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI) in coordination with the Bureau of Fisheries and …
PNP to hire 279 add’l cops for Negros Island Region
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is hiring 279 police officers for the Police Regional Office – Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) this year during the recruitment process set to start this month. Patrolman and patrolwoman aspirants can apply for the 111 slots under the regular quota and the 168 slots allocated for the attrition quota. Colonel …
Guv: Set aside Panaad Stadium issues; focus on NIRAAM
By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson has urged the public to set aside ongoing controversies surrounding the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City and concentrate on supporting athletes participating in the first-ever Negros Island Regional Athletic Association Meet (NIRAAM) 2026. Reports have surfaced that Bacolod City, host of this year’s …
NegOr cops seize P1.2-M shabu, nab 45 suspects
Police authorities in Negros Oriental have seized over P1.2 million worth of suspected shabu in 42 anti-illegal drug operations across the province in February, an official said yesterday. Captain Stephen Polinar, spokesperson for the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NORPPO), said at a press conference that the accomplishment was due to the province’s relentless campaign …
Taxi driver hold-up ends in suspect’s death
By CESAR JOLITO III One of the two suspects involved in a robbery hold-up targeting a taxi driver was killed in a police encounter along Roxas Avenue in Bacolod City’s Barangay 40 on Monday night, March 2. The victim, identified as 74-year-old Gil Montilla, was driving his taxi when two men boarded his vehicle from …
Bacolod cops reshuffled
By CESAR JOLITO III The Police Regional Office in the Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) implemented a reassignment of several officials at the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) starting Monday, March 2, aimed at boosting leadership and operational efficiency. BCPO officer-in-charge, Police Colonel Eugene Rebadomia, said the reassignments were requested as part of ongoing efforts to …
DTI monitors prices to prevent hoarding amid Mid-East tensions
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Negros Oriental said yesterday it is coordinating with major retailers in the province to ensure that prices of basic necessities and prime commodities would not spike due to the conflict in the Middle East. In an interview, Krystle Jade Bato, DTI-Negros Oriental spokesperson, said that so far, …
Bacolod scores breakthrough win
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod Masskara finally entered the win column after turning back Sarangani 10ACT, 82-74, in the 2026 MPBL Preseason Invitational at the Marikina Sports Center on Monday night, March 2. Adven Diputado spearheaded Bacolod’s balanced attack with 20 points, four assists, three steals, and two rebounds as the team snapped a three-game …