By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Arah Panique is quickly shifting from heartbreak to resolve, using National University’s (NU) narrow loss as motivation ahead of a pivotal matchup that could define the Lady Bulldogs’ playoff path in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament. Looking ahead, Panique and NU now brace for a crucial showdown against …
Monthly Archives: April 2026
Wolves escape 19-pt hole, level set vs. Nuggets
Anthony Edwards posted 30 points and 10 rebounds, Donte DiVincenzo hit a clutch three-pointer with 1:05 left, and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves rallied from a 19-point deficit to beat the Denver Nuggets, 119-114, in Game 2 to level their playoff series yesterday (Philippine time). Julius Randle had 24 points and nine rebounds and hit two …
AFTER 4 YEARS OF MILITARY SURVEILLANCE: Troops kill NPA hitman | 18 other ‘rebels’ dead in Toboso clash
By CESAR JOLITO III A suspected hitman of the New People’s Army (NPA) identified as Roger Fabillar, also known as “Jhong” and “Arnel Tapang,” was among 19 alleged rebels killed in a series of armed encounters with government troops at Barangay Salamanca in Negros Occidental’s Toboso town early Sunday morning, April 19. Brigadier General Ted …
Free check-ups for all
By Sonny Angara Just this year, we met a man from Iligan City, Lanao del Norte who had been complaining for months about a wound on his foot that wouldn’t heal. The man suspected he had diabetes, though he couldn’t confirm it — much less treat it — since he and his family relied solely …
Following Christ all the way
THE UNDERPINNING By Fr. Roy Cimagala If we really are serious in following Christ, we should set no conditions and, instead, open ourselves to whatever and wherever God’s providence would lead us. This is a truth of our faith that is highlighted in that gospel episode where a scribe wanted to follow Christ who told …
Monitor pulse, not just heart rate, advises cardiac expert
The Philippine Heart Association (PHA) advised going beyond counting heartbeats and focusing also on the regularity of the pulse to detect potential cardiac arrhythmias that could lead to life-threatening complications. In an online forum, PHA treasurer and electrophysiologist Dr. Luigi Segundo clarified that while arrhythmia is a general term for various heart rhythm disorders, identifying …
GAWA pushes ‘wage relief’ law, calls for wage boards scrapping
By CESAR JOLITO III A labor group is urging lawmakers to fast-track a proposed measure that would grant automatic wage relief to minimum wage earners, while also calling for the abolition of regional wage boards, which it says have failed to respond swiftly to rising living costs. In a press statement, Wennie Sancho, secretary general …
Panaad sa Negros hits record P29.4-M sales
By CESAR JOLITO III The 30th Panaad sa Negros Festival concluded on a high note after generating a record-breaking P29.42 million in total sales, the highest in the past three years, underscoring strong public support and economic activity despite prevailing challenges. Data released by festival organizers showed that this year’s earnings had an increase of …
‘Unhealthy’ air quality hits Negros
By CESAR JOLITO III Unhealthy air quality levels have been recorded across several parts of the Visayas, including Negros Island, prompting authorities to issue health advisories and urge residents to take precautionary measures. Latest monitoring data show pollution levels in these areas have reached ranges considered unhealthy, posing potential health risks — especially for vulnerable …
Bacolod wants swift justice in man’s slay
By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod has called for an urgent and thorough investigation into the killing of a city resident, as local officials move to address rising public concern over violent crimes and unresolved murder cases. Through a resolution, the city council urged the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) to expedite its …