By CESAR JOLITO III Authorities intercepted an estimated P45 million worth of smuggled cigarettes during a targeted anti-smuggling operation at Barangay Binalbagan in Negros Oriental’s Canlaon City on Sunday, April 19, leading to the arrest of four individuals and the disruption of a suspected distribution network in the Negros Island Region. Operatives from the Police …
Monthly Archives: April 2026
Bacolod launches night market to boost income of local sellers
Bacolod City has opened a night market in the downtown area to help local sellers earn more income amid the rising cost of living. A schedule released by the city government yesterday showed that street stalls will be set up daily from 4:30 p.m. to midnight during the week. “The launch of the Bacolod Night …
NegOr inflation jumps to 3% in March amid fuel hikes
The inflation rate in Negros Oriental significantly jumped in March compared to the previous month, largely driven by rising fuel costs and a shortage in local corn supply, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported yesterday. PSA-Negros Oriental chief statistical specialist Ariel Fortuito said the March inflation rate for all income households was pegged at three …
Canino, DLSU enter UAAP finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers completed a 14-game sweep of the elimination round and clinched an outright finals berth in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball finals after outlasting the National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs, 27-25, 15-25, 23-25, 25-23, 15-13, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on …
Magnolia rolls past Converge for 2nd win
The Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots have now won four of its last five games, unleashing a collective effort to pull off a 106-94 victory over the Converge FiberXers in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. The Hotshots created a 20-point lead early in the fourth, but had to fend …
Wemby, Spurs outlast Blazers in Game 1
Victor Wembanyama hit for 35 points in his postseason debut as the host San Antonio Spurs used a fourth-quarter run to create separation in a 111-98 win over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series yesterday (Philippine time). The Spurs took a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series …
Dela Noche, Cabstars clinch bronze in Spikers’ Turf
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Jay Rack dela Noche and AEP-Cabstars secured the bronze medal in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference, turning back Alpha Insurance, 25-22, 25-21, 23-25, 25-23, at the Playtime FilOil Centre in San Juan City. The Negrense delivered a commanding performance, finishing with a match-high 23 points built on 22 attacks while …
BingoPlus players amass millions of rebates in Pinoy Drop Ball and In-Between Supreme
The country’s number one and most trusted online entertainment platform BingoPlus has given away millions in rebates in its ongoing promo for Pinoy Drop Ball and In-Between Supreme. From April 9 to 30, players will get a 3% rebate across all wager levels at In-Between Supreme and up to 2.2% on Pinoy Drop Ball. During …
Back-to-back encounters | Weekend clashes erupt between troops, ‘rebels’
By CESAR JOLITO III Government troops clashed with suspected remnants of the New People’s Army (NPA) in a series of encounters at remote villages in Negros Occidental’s Cauayan and Toboso towns over the weekend. Personnel of the 15th Infantry Battalion (15IB) encountered at least three individuals believed to be affiliated with the South West Front …
‘PEARL QUEEN’ CROWNED: DSB bet makes history as Lin-ay Sang Negros
By CESAR JOLITO III A candidate from Don Salvador Benedicto was crowned this year’s Lin-ay Sang Negros, clinching the prestigious Pearl Queen title during a jam-packed coronation night at Panaad Stadium on Friday, April 17. Jamaicah Bantigue bested 31 other candidates in this year’s pageant, which marked its 30th edition with all 32 cities and …