Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Jose Melencio Nartatez, Jr. said adjustments will be made to better protect officers following the death of a cop in an anti-illegal drugs operation in Bacolod City on April 9. Master Sergeant Romulo Galvez, Jr. was shot dead by drug suspect Ronilo Panuncial, 32 years old, during a buy-bust …
Monthly Archives: April 2026
10 foreigners arrested for illegal cigarette making
By CESAR JOLITO III Authorities have dismantled a large-scale illegal cigarette manufacturing and distribution network operating in Negros Occidental, resulting in the arrest of 10 foreign nationals and the seizure of nearly P800 million worth of equipment and tobacco products. Simultaneous raids were carried out at two identified sites: a warehouse in Bago City and …
Negros Press Club installs new leaders
By CESAR JOLITO III The Negros Press Club (NPC), the longest-running press club in the Philippines, is celebrating its 90th year since its founding in 1936 as it ushered in a new set of officers during its induction ceremony in Bacolod City on Friday night, April 24. Newly elected NPC President Primrose Tejida of RMN …
Eala bows out of Madrid Open
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Filipina rising star Alex Eala bowed out of the 2026 Madrid Open women’s singles after a straight-sets loss to Belgium’s Elise Mertens, 6-2, 6-1, in the Round of 64 in Madrid, Spain. Mertens, seeded 19th, controlled the match from the outset, capitalizing on her efficiency on serve and dominance in return …
Ordiales powers NU to No. 2 seed
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Leo Ordiales delivered a standout performance as the National University (NU) Bulldogs secured the last twice-to-beat incentive with a 25-22, 20-25, 25-23, 28-26 victory over the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Spikers in the UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, April 25. …
Shai pours in 42 as Thunder beats Suns
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a playoff career-high 42 points to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 121-109 road win over the Phoenix Suns yesterday (Philippine time). The reigning NBA Most Valuable Player finished 15-of-18 from the floor with eight assists to give the Thunder a commanding 3-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference playoff series. …
Rain or Shine surges past Magnolia
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters bounced back after a bitter loss last time around, surging past the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots, 91-82, in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup. It was a quick recovery for the Elasto Painters after they were dealt their first defeat of the tournament by the Phoenix Fuel Masters, 83-87. …
‘No unlawful bullets fired’ | AFP debunks claims; says clash ‘legitimate’
By CESAR JOLITO III The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) asserted that the armed encounter in Negros Occidental’s Toboso town that killed suspected remnants of the New People’s Army (NPA) was lawful, intelligence-driven and conducted in accordance with established rules of engagement. In a statement, the AFP said claims that troops from the 79th …
FOREIGN RECRUITMENT? Fil-Am among killed in Toboso clash
By CESAR JOLITO III The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) has expressed condolences following the reported death of an American citizen of Filipino descent during an armed encounter in Negros Occidental’s Toboso town on Sunday, April 19, while also raising concerns over alleged overseas recruitment linked to communist insurgency …
Beyond the savior myth
By Herman M. Lagon You know that moment when you agree with something — and then realize you’re not quite ready to live by it? That was me when Mayor Leni Robredo said we need to move away from the idea of a “savior.” The first instinct is to nod. Of course. That makes sense. …