The TNT Tropang 5G is entering unfamiliar territory in the PBA 50 Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals. The defending champions are the eighth seed in the playoffs, despite having the same talented locals reinforced by former NBA player Bol Bol. Chot Reyes’ squad will be up against the top seed and twice-to-beat NLEX Road Warriors, who they …
Monthly Archives: May 2026
Wembanyama returns in big way, Spurs take series lead on Wolves
Victor Wembanyama scored 27 points — 18 in a rousing first quarter — and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead the host San Antonio Spurs past the Minnesota Timberwolves, 126-97, to take a 3-2 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series yesterday (Philippine time). Wembanyama returned to action after being ejected in the second quarter of …
Renew call for justice | Rights groups demand accountability in Toboso clash
By CESAR JOLITO III Human rights advocates and progressive organizations gathered to honor the 19 individuals killed during the April 19 armed encounter in Negros Occidental’s Toboso town, renewing their call for justice for the victims. The tribute program, titled “Negros 19: Panaghoy at Paghihimagsik,” was organized by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan, Karapatan and the University …
SUSPECT RESISTS ARREST, ‘STABS’ OPERATIVES; Cop dies, 2 others hurt in buy-bust
By CESAR JOLITO III A 38-year-old police officer was killed while two others were injured during a buy-bust operation against an alleged street-level drug personality at Barangay Talaptap in Negros Occidental’s La Castellana town late Monday night, May 11. Police Master Sergeant Davy Carampatana succumbed to fatal stab wounds after a street-level individual, 41-year-old suspect …
UP Fair as platform where art and advocacy collide
By Dennis Gorecho The chant “Ikulong na ‘yan, mga kurakot!” reverberated for four days at the Sunken Garden of the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman during the 2026 UP Fair. The UP Fair stage is never just a stage. The week-long event serves as a platform where artists fuse music with social activism, calling …
UP and us
By Herman M. Lagon There is something oddly predictable about how people talk about the University of the Philippines (UP) online. The moment students protest, question government policy, or hold a rally, somebody quickly says, “Ah, UP. Puro aktibista.” For many Filipinos, hearing “UP” almost automatically brings up stereotypes. Yet beyond the placards and politics, …
Low genetic diversity puts PH eagle at risk of disease, breeding issues
The Philippine eagle has been identified as vulnerable to various threats as modern deforestation has intensified its decline, based on findings from a recent genome study. Researchers who analyzed the genomes of 35 Philippine eagles said the species’ population may have already been declining for around 3,000 years, leaving today’s remaining eagles more vulnerable to …
All NIR solons voted ‘yes’ to impeach VP Sara
By CESAR JOLITO III Twelve lawmakers from the Negros Island Region (NIR) were among the 257 members of the House of Representatives who voted in favor of the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte after the chamber approved the justice committee report finding probable cause in the complaints filed against her. The House approved the …
SRA turns over P14.6-M equipment to farmers
By CESAR JOLITO III The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) turned over nearly P14.6 million worth of farm mechanization equipment at the SRA – La Granja Agricultural Research and Extension Center as part of its continuing support for sugarcane farmers affected by pest infestation and calamities. The turnover ceremony was led by SRA Administrator Pablo Luis …
DOLE-NIR steps up vs. child labor
The Department of Labor and Employment in Negros Island Region (DOLE-NIR) has strengthened its monitoring of nearly 6,000 profiled child laborers in the region, prioritizing them for government interventions. The Regional Council Against Child Labor convened to reinforce interagency efforts and institutional mechanisms aimed at eradicating child labor in the country by 2028. Data from …