By Ade S. Fajardo Vice President Sara Duterte faces evidence to be presented by complainants on the impeachment raps she was able to dodge last year. She had secured a favorable decision from the Supreme Court after the Senate dilly-dallied on holding a trial last year. The House of Representatives committee on justice is set …
Monthly Archives: April 2026
Madriaga and the noise around him
By Herman M. Lagon There are moments when a hearing stops feeling like a hearing. It becomes something else — something closer to a story unfolding in real time, except no one knows yet which parts will hold. When Ramil Madriaga began reading his affidavit in Congress, it felt like that kind of moment. Not …
Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s top negotiator said recent talks with the US had made progress, but gaps remained over nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz, while President Donald Trump cited “very good conversations” with Tehran despite warning against “blackmail” over the key shipping channel. Neither side offered any specifics about the state of negotiations on Saturday, April …
P13.7-M illicit cigarettes seized, 4 arrested
By CESAR JOLITO III Four individuals were arrested while smuggled cigarettes worth approximately P13.75 million were confiscated during a law enforcement operation at a resort at Barangay Pook in Negros Occidental’s Hinoba-an town. Authorities identified the suspects as a 39-year-old native of Jolo, Sulu currently staying in Bacolod City’s Barangay 16; a 43- and a …
Elderly woman loses P52-K in e-wallet scam
By CESAR JOLITO III A senior citizen in Negros Occidental’s Escalante City lost more than P52,000 after falling victim to an e-wallet scam, prompting police to renew warnings that elderly individuals remain prime targets for digital fraud. The incident occurred on April 12, when an unidentified suspect visited the victim’s small shop and pretended to …
City, Brgy 12 resolve clearing ops ‘mix-up’
By CESAR JOLITO III A brief misunderstanding between city enforcement units and village officials from Bacolod City’s Barangay 12 during a clearing operation along Rizal Street has been resolved amicably, Mayor Greg Gasataya said. The incident occurred on Thursday morning, April 16, involving the City Legal Office (CLO) Enforcement Team and the Bacolod Traffic and …
NegOcc esports tilt rewards academic excellence
The Negros Occidental provincial government is advocating for a balance between competitive gaming and academic performance as it continues to host esports tournaments for junior high school students. This year, the Governor’s Cup Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Esports Competition, organized by the Negros Occidental Language and Information Technology Center (NOLITC), introduced a special award …
More checkpoints pushed after P21-M cigar haul
By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City council urged authorities to sustain intensified enforcement efforts across the city following the confiscation of an estimated P21 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes. In a resolution, the city council recognized the vigilance of the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) under Director Eugene Rebadomia. The commendation followed an …
Ateneo sweeps UE in UAAP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles put an end to a prolonged slide by overpowering the University of the East (UE) Lady Warriors, 25-23, 25-19, 29-27, in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball at the University of Santo Tomas Quadricentennial Pavilion on Saturday, April 18. After weeks of setbacks, the …
Bago City mobilizes full support for PFF U-16 nat’l group stage
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bago City government has ramped up preparations for the upcoming Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Under-16 Boys’ National Championship Group Stage, with officials convening a coordination meeting to finalize hosting plans. Bago Mayor Mayette Javellana, along with Executive Assistant Tin Javellana, led the meeting that brought together heads of key city …