By CESAR JOLITO III The Land Transportation Office in the Negros Island Region (LTO-NIR) launched a manhunt for a motorcycle rider caught on video performing a hazardous “Superman” stunt on a public highway in Negros Occidental’s Don Salvador Benedicto town. According to LTO-NIR, the rider was seen lying flat on the motorcycle while it was …
Monthly Archives: March 2026
Magnitude 4.8 quake rocks Bacolod, NegOcc
By CESAR JOLITO III A Magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Western Visayas early yesterday evening, sending light tremors across Bacolod City and several areas in Negros Occidental, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The tremor was recorded at 6:13 p.m., with the cities of Bacolod, La Carlota and Sipalay reporting Intensity 2 …
Laborer hacked to death over lost cauldron
By CESAR JOLITO III A 54-year-old laborer was stabbed dead at Barangay Sagasa in Negros Occidental’s Bago City on Sunday night, March 1, prompting police to launch a hot pursuit operation against the suspect. Police reports said a confrontation between the victim and a 25-year-old laborer known by the alias “Junior,” who lives in Purok …
DSWD readies resources amid Kanlaon’s unrest
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the Negros Island Region (NIR) is prepared to provide immediate support to Negrenses affected by the restive Kanlaon Volcano. As directed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., DSWD-NIR assured the public of its readiness to respond to emergencies, promising prompt, enough and efficient delivery of services and …
22 NegOr LGUs rate ‘highly functional’ in women, child protection
The majority of local government units (LGUs) in Negros Oriental are classified as “highly functional” in implementing programs and services for the welfare and empowerment of women and the protection of children. LGUs are rated based on assessments of their organization, policies, and accomplishments in implementing Republic Act 9262 (Violence Against Women and Children Act) …
Canino leads way; DLSU edges Ateneo
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers quickly recovered from their first dropped set of the season and defeated the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles, 25-14, 21-25, 25-15, 25-17, in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, March 1. Despite missing team …
Gilas still can’t crack Australia code, ends home stand winless
Gilas Pilipinas once again failed to crack the Australia code, as the Boomers proved to be a puzzle the nationals could not solve in the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers. Tim Cone and his wards stayed within striking distance early before running out of steam in the second half, eventually absorbing a 93-66 loss …
Luka, LeBron, Lakers too much for Kings
Luka Doncic scored 28 points with nine assists and LeBron James added 24 points as the Los Angeles Lakers completed a successful back-to-back with a 128-104 victory over the visiting Sacramento Kings yesterday (Philippine time). Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton each scored 12 points as the Lakers returned home for the victory one day after …
Salarzon tallies double-double in Ateneo’s win
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Jian Salarzon delivered a standout all-around performance to power the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles past the De La Salle University Green Spikers in a hard-fought 25-22, 25-18, 20-25, 20-25, 15-13 victory in the UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, March 1. …
Resource ‘extraction’ | Mayor vows zero tolerance vs. illegal mining
By CESAR JOLITO III Hinoba-an Mayor Daph Anthony Reliquias takes a firm stance against illegal mining activities in the town following the arrest of nine individuals over alleged extraction of natural resources in Barangay Bacuyangan. “I am firmly against illegal mining. Any extraction of our natural resources without lawful permits, regulatory compliance and environmental safeguards …