Air quality in Bacolod City has been recorded as good, monitoring status showed yesterday. The air quality index (AQI) level is based on the monitoring data as of 8:00 a.m. from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ Environmental Management Bureau – Negros Island Region (DENR-EMB NIR). “Air quality levels across all stations currently maintain …
Monthly Archives: April 2026
NegOr police tighten security measures amid death of 19 rebels
The Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NORPPO) has tightened security protocols following the death of 19 suspected New People’s Army (NPA) members in Toboso, Negros Occidental, an official said yesterday. NORPPO spokesperson Captain Stephen Jaynard Polinar said during a virtual press conference that police personnel have been advised to increase their vigilance to protect themselves …
Police to collaborate with biz on Safer Cities initiative
The Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NORPPO) will work with business establishments for a stronger implementation of the Safer Cities initiative of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), an official said yesterday. In a virtual press conference, NORPPO spokesperson Captain Stephen Polinar stressed the importance of engaging establishments to help educate the …
Pons, Creamline close to PVL title
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Bernadette Pons delivered a steady two-way performance as the Creamline Cool Smashers opened the PVL All-Filipino Conference finals with a straight-sets victory over the Cignal Super Spikers, 25-22, 25-18, 25-16, in Game 1 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Tuesday, April 21. Pons finished with 11 points while providing stability …
Canino puts team first as DLSU eyes UAAP crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers star Angel Canino emphasized that winning a championship remains her top priority as they head into the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball finals. Now one of the team’s senior leaders, Negrense Canino said her focus has always been on collective success rather than individual …
LeBron, Lakers grab 2-0 lead on Rockets
LeBron James compiled 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 101-94 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference playoff series yesterday (Philippine time). With leading scorers Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique) watching from the bench, Marcus …
Phoenix rises, hands Rain or Shine 1st loss
The Phoenix Fuel Masters mounted a come-from-behind victory to hand the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters their first loss in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup, 87-83, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Charles Tiu’s wards rallied from an 18-point deficit to secure their second straight win, led by Tyler Tio, who had 16 points, five …
Return to fold of law | Guv urges rebel surrender after deadly Toboso clash
By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson has renewed his call for remaining insurgents to surrender following a deadly clash between government troops and suspected communist rebels in Toboso town over the weekend. Lacson expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the encounter at Barangay Salamanca’s Sitio Plarending on Sunday, …
Bishop decries cycle of violence in Negros, calls for peace
By CESAR JOLITO III The Diocese of San Carlos has issued a pastoral statement expressing deep sorrow and renewed calls for peace following a recent armed encounter in Negros Occidental’s Toboso town between government security forces and suspected members of the New People’s Army (NPA). Bishop Gerardo Alminaza described the deadly encounter as a painful …
Sunflower as symbol of the fight against misogyny
By Dennis Gorecho The powerful drumbeats of the University of the Philippines (UP) Varsity Pep Drummers, combined with strong anti-misogyny messages, reverberated around the Academic Oval during the 4th Sunflower Run-Walk-Parade on March 21, 2026. Sunflowers have long served as a potent symbol of women’s rights, particularly in the fight against misogyny, representing enlightenment, growth …