QUEZON CITY — The Social Security System (SSS) today announced that its MySSS Card will soon reach members in unbanked areas after EastWest Rural Bank (EWRB) became its first rural bank card issuer, a move to expand financial inclusion in underserved communities. SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Joseph M. de Claro and EWRB …
Monthly Archives: March 2026
6 fall ill over clam soup
By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City Health Office (CHO), through its City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit, is investigating a cluster of diarrhea-like illnesses affecting six family members in Barangay Singcang-Airport, believed to be linked to the consumption of contaminated shellfish. Initial findings showed that on March 19, the family gathered seashells, which were later …
High-value suspect with P1.4-M ‘shabu’ nabbed
By CESAR JOLITO III A 24-year-old man identified only as “Alias Boss” was arrested in a buy-bust operation conducted by police operatives at Purok Paraiso in Bacolod City’s Barangay Banago on Wednesday, March 25. Operatives from the City Drug Enforcement Unit of the Bacolod City Police Office carried out the operation at 12:33 p.m., leading …
DSWD completes ‘Tino’ cash aid payout in 3 NegOcc LGUs
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recorded a 100 percent payout of the Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) assistance to Typhoon “Tino”-hit households in three local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental. These include the municipalities of Hinigaran, La Castellana and Isabela, which were among the worst-hit by the devastation brought by heavy rains …
CCTV footage leads to suspects’ identification in shooting incident
By CESAR JOLITO III Authorities have identified several persons of interest in a shooting incident at Purok Kabuhi in Bacolod City’s Barangay 10 late Wednesday night, March 25, following an intensive investigation and review of surveillance footage. The incident took place at 10:55 p.m., prompting police to immediately conduct information gathering and hot pursuit operations. …
DepEd city division gears up for trimester system
The Department of Education (DepEd) Dumaguete City Schools Division is gearing up for the implementation of the trimester system for the academic year 2026-2027, an official said. Dr. Juditha Mapue, DepEd city division assistant superintendent, told the Philippine News Agency in an interview that the trimester system means dividing the school days from the previous …
Weak to moderate El Niño likely
A weather bureau specialist disclosed the 55 percent probability of an El Niño to develop in the next six months due to below-normal rainfall. El Niño is characterized by warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the Central and Eastern Equatorial Pacific. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) weather specialist Joseph Basconcillo said there is …
Canino, DLSU defeat UST
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers overcame a third-set deficit to defeat the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses, 25-12, 18-25, 25-23, 25-14, and remain unbeaten in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, March 25. Negrense Angel Canino spearheaded the …
San Miguel narrowly escapes Converge
The San Miguel Beermen dug deep to survive the Converge FiberXers, 103-99, and barge into the win column of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Wednesday, March 25, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. The Beermen broke a 99-all deadlock late in the fourth quarter en route to a slim four-point victory, bouncing back from a …
Doncic, Lakers start fast, cruise past Pacers
Luka Doncic scored 28 of his 43 points in the first half as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Indiana Pacers, 137-130, in Indianapolis yesterday (Philippine time). Doncic also had seven assists and six rebounds for Los Angeles (47-26), while Austin Reaves paired 25 points with eight assists. LeBron James flirted with a triple-double, racking …