Bacolod City is embarking on a six-month waste analysis and characterization study (WACS) as part of the broader efforts to strengthen its long-term waste management program. Partnering with leading professional services firm SyCip Gorres Velayo & Company (SGV & Co.), the city government has allocated P3.75 million for the conduct of the study aimed at …
Monthly Archives: May 2026
NegOr town shootings linked to illegal drugs: PNP
The shooting incidents in Bacong, Negros Oriental in the past two months were all traced to the illegal drug trade, police officials said on Thursday. Captain Stephen Jaynard Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NORPPO), said all five shootings took place in Bacong, with one cleared, another solved and the rest still …
‘Threats’ lead kagawad to file raps vs. kapitan
By CESAR JOLITO III A barangay councilor in Bacolod City’s Barangay 28 is set to pursue administrative complaints against their village chief following an alleged heated confrontation during a barangay session earlier this month. Councilor Ricardo Ciocon confirmed that he has already filed a blotter report regarding the incident that allegedly occurred during their session …
Gensan clobbers Negros for MPBL lead share
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Gensan Warriors turned hot in the third quarter and torched the Negros Hacienderos, 102-74, to share top spot in the SportsPlus Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) 2026 Season at the Ynares Center in Montalban, Rizal on Wednesday, May 20. Ahead by five at the break, the Warriors banked on Nelo …
Shai, Thunder get past Spurs, level series
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and handed out nine assists to help lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 122-113 win over the visiting San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals yesterday (Philippine time). The result tied the series at one victory apiece headed into Game 3. Gilgeous-Alexander was much more …
Jardio, Escanlar return for NU in UAAP Season 89
By ADRIAN STEWART CO National University (NU) will continue to rely on Negrenses Shaira Jardio and Myrtle Escanlar as the Lady Bulldogs retain much of their core for the UAAP Season 89 women’s volleyball tournament. Jardio committed to return for her fifth and final season after emerging as one of NU’s top performers in Season …
Rain or Shine escapes Ginebra in gritty Game 1 semis thriller
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters took down the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings after a wild ending, 115-111, in Game 1 of the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup semifinals at the Ynares Center Antipolo. The Elasto Painters erased a 10-point deficit in the fourth period with Jaylen Johnson, Jhonard Clarito and Gian Mamuyac leading …
Extreme weather, fewer school days | NIR schools endure most class suspensions due to storms
By CESAR JOLITO III Public schools in the Negros Island Region (NIR) lost a total of 19 school days due to class suspensions linked to climate-related events in a three-month period last year, data from the Department of Education during the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) hearing revealed yesterday. The EDCOM 2 report …
NTF-ELCAC slams CPP over ‘romanticizing’ clash fatalities
By CESAR JOLITO III The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) has denounced the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) for allegedly glorifying the deaths of five individuals, including former student leader Vince Francis Dingding, killed in a recent encounter in Negros Occidental’s Cauayan town. In a statement, NTF-ELCAC Executive Director …
Senior concerns
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim As people age, maintaining good oral health becomes increasingly important. Senior citizens face unique dental issues that can significantly impact their overall health, quality of life and even nutrition. Understanding these challenges and adopting proper oral care strategies can help seniors preserve their teeth and gums well into old age. …