The Philippine Army will continue to pursue remaining communist insurgents in Negros Occidental to prevent the New People’s Army (NPA) from regrouping after suffering major setbacks in less than a month. In a clash with troops of the 15th Infantry Battalion in Cauayan on May 16, the NPA lost five more members, following the death …
Monthly Archives: May 2026
LTO nets 41 traffic violators in Bacolod road ops
By CESAR JOLITO III The Land Transportation Office in the Negros Island Region (LTO-NIR) recorded a total of 41 traffic violators during a two-day enforcement operation conducted in Bacolod City from May 11 to 12. The joint operation, carried out in Barangay Taculing and along portions of Lacson Street, was part of intensified road safety …
Rebel surrenders self, firearms
By CESAR JOLITO III A member of the communist terrorist group (CTG) voluntarily surrendered to government authorities at Barangay Panciao in Negros Oriental’s Manjuyod town on Monday, May 18. During the surrender, the former rebel peacefully turned over a caliber .45 pistol, one magazine, and four live rounds of ammunition. Authorities said the surrender was …
Eala exits Strasbourg Open
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Filipino tennis standout Alex Eala suffered an early exit in the Strasbourg Open after falling to Ukraine’s Oleksandra Oliynykova, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, in the Round of 32 on Monday night, May 18 (Philippine time). Eala looked headed for victory after taking the opening set and moving within a set of advancing, …
PSC eyes Bacolod as major hub in grassroots sports program
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is eyeing Bacolod City as one of the next major hubs in their expanding grassroots sports program as the agency continues rolling out regional training centers across the country. The PSC identified Bacolod among the cities being prepared for future training facilities following the formal launch …
Upbeat Charles Tiu says Phoenix ‘in right direction’ despite QF exit
In his first conference at the helm, Charles Tiu immediately turned the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters’ fortunes around. Often at the bottom of the standings in the past few conferences, the Fuel Masters enjoyed a resurgence in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup after scoring impressive wins over contenders Magnolia, Rain or Shine, and …
Wemby’s 41-24 effort powers Spurs past Thunder in 2 OTs
Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points and grabbed 24 rebounds while leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 122-115 double-overtime win over the host Oklahoma City Thunder in the opener of the Western Conference finals yesterday (Philippine time). The loss was the first of the playoffs for the Thunder, who had swept the Phoenix Suns and …
Pag-IBIG Fund net income rises 11% to ₱16.772B in Q1 2026
Pag-IBIG Fund reported year-on-year growth in its net income for the first quarter of 2026, further strengthening its capacity to protect members’ savings, provide affordable home financing, and support more Filipino workers in their journey toward homeownership, top officials announced Tuesday, May 19, 2026. From January to March, Pag-IBIG Fund’s net income grew by 11% …
Violence no longer welcome | Cauayan moves to declare NPA persona non grata
By CESAR JOLITO III The Cauayan municipal government prepares to formally declare the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) persona non grata following a deadly encounter that left five alleged rebel leaders dead in a recent military operation. Local officials said the move underscores the town’s firm stance against armed conflict …
NTF-ELCAC alarmed over youth ‘terror grooming’
By CESAR JOLITO III The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) renewed its warning against alleged communist rebel recruitment among the youth following the death of former student leader Vince Francis Dingding during an armed encounter in Negros Occidental’s Cauayan town on Saturday, May 16. In a statement, NTF-ELCAC described Dingding’s …