By Herman M. Lagon There is something oddly familiar about SALN season in government offices. It is not dramatic. No headlines. Just stacks of forms, quiet sighs and the soft tapping of keyboards as employees try to remember when exactly they bought that secondhand refrigerator or how much remains on a loan they have been …
Monthly Archives: April 2026
Ocean temperatures near record high in March
Ocean temperatures hit near-record highs for March, the Copernicus Climate Change Service said, signaling a likely shift toward El Niño conditions that can amplify heat extremes on an already warming planet. Copernicus said average sea surface temperatures were 20.97 degrees Celsius in March, the second-highest value ever for the month, and the hottest since 2024 …
Bacolod braces for possible water crisis amid supply drop
By CESAR JOLITO III Concerns over a looming water shortage are intensifying as supply levels decline, prompting calls for urgent intervention from both government and utility providers. Bacolod City Lone District Representative Alfredo Abelardo Benitez sounded the alarm, warning that dwindling water resources could disrupt households, businesses, schools, and essential services across the city. He …
88 grass fires in April alarm local execs
By CESAR JOLITO III A surge in grass fire incidents has raised concern among public safety officials, with 88 cases recorded this month alone in Bacolod City, prompting intensified prevention efforts. The spike was highlighted during the 2nd quarter meeting of the City Management Coordinating Committee yesterday, where the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) – …
City orders ‘downscaling’ review in housing project
By CESAR JOLITO III Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya has directed a technical working group (TWG) to evaluate a proposed amendment that would significantly scale down the Yuhum Housing Project in Barangay Vista Alegre. The move follows a formal request from project proponent William Russel Scheirman Holdings, Incorporated, which sought to reduce the development from …
Port security tightened after Dgte travel chaos
The Coast Guard (CG) District Southern Visayas is enhancing security protocols in the ports of Dumaguete and Siquijor following a chaotic weekend, an official said. Commodore Christopher Auro, commander of the CG District Southern Visayas, reported that travelers jostled for tickets at the city port en route to Siquijor for a festival in San Juan …
Families get psychosocial support after Toboso clash
By CESAR JOLITO III Security forces and local government units have intensified humanitarian and security operations in communities affected by a recent armed encounter in Barangay Salamanca in Negros Occidental’s Toboso town, as hundreds of families continue to receive assistance and psychosocial support in evacuation centers. The Police Regional Office in the Negros Island Region …
Solid info, precise execution led to downfall of 19 NPA remnants
The recent neutralization of 19 remnants of the dismantled New People’s Army’s (NPA) Northern Negros Front in Toboso, Negros Occidental, was due to accurate intelligence and precise execution of a battle plan, the Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) said yesterday. In a statement, 3ID commander Major General Michael Samson said these efforts are focused …
Sarangani thwarts Bacolod in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Sarangani 10ACT Marlins survived Bacolod Masskara’s final flurry and prevailed, 96-94, to rev up their drive in the MPBL 2026 Season at the One Arena in Cainta, Rizal on Monday, April 20. Cruising home with a 95-80 spread, two minutes and 48 seconds left, the Marlins got comfortable and were …
Mitchell, Harden pace Cavs to 2-0 lead
Donovan Mitchell scored nine of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and James Harden had 28 points, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 115-105 win over the visiting Toronto Raptors in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round series yesterday (Philippine time). The Cavaliers beat Toronto for the 12th straight time in the playoffs, …