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 …
Monthly Archives: May 2026
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 …
Dumaguete’s iconic Spanish-era belfry restored, ready for turnover
The centuries-old iconic bell tower in Negros Oriental’s Dumaguete City is ready for turnover following its restoration by the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP). Msgr. Julius Perpetuo Heruela, chair of the Commission on Church Cultural Heritage of the Diocese of Dumaguete, said in an interview with the Philippine News Agency yesterday that the restoration …
Buglas captures Handurayo titles
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negros’ CBR Buglas successfully defended its crown in the 2nd Handurayo Cup after another strong showing highlighted by standout performances from Shine Sales and Emjay Samson, who both earned Most Valuable Player honors. The team opened its campaign with a commanding 5-0 victory over the Golden Football Club in the elimination …
Canino, DLSU seniors confirm UAAP Season 89 return
By ADRIAN STEWART CO De La Salle University (DLSU) stars Negrense Angel Canino, Shevana Laput, Amie Provido, and Lyka de Leon will return for one final campaign with the Lady Spikers in UAAP Season 89, ending speculation about the future of the team’s veteran core following their championship run in Season 88. The announcement was …
Shai, Thunder eke out win over Lakers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points as the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder advanced to the Western Conference finals with a 115-110 victory over the Lakers, completing a four-game sweep in what potentially was LeBron James’ final game for Los Angeles yesterday (Philippine time). Ajay Mitchell logged 28 points, Chet Holmgren produced 16 points and nine rebounds …
Mitchell’s 39 points lift Cavs over Pistons
Donovan Mitchell scored an NBA-playoff-record-tying 39 points in the second half and finished with 43, powering the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 112-103 victory over the visiting Detroit Pistons in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals yesterday (Philippine time). The Cavaliers, who tied the best-of-seven series 2-2, put together a 24-0 run spanning halftime to …
Crater glow warning | Phivolcs warns of magmatic unrest at Kanlaon
By CESAR JOLITO III The appearance of a “crater glow” or “banaag” at the summit of Kanlaon Volcano is a possible precursor to a magmatic eruption, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. In an advisory released yesterday, Phivolcs said the glow was first visibly observed by the naked eye around 7:00 p.m. …
Lacson backs airport expansion, convention center push in Silay
By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson has expressed support for major infrastructure projects being proposed in Silay City, saying these developments could strengthen tourism and investment in Negros Occidental. Among the projects being pushed are the expansion of the Bacolod-Silay Airport and the construction of the Negros Occidental Convention Center. Lacson …
Decongesting Philippine prisons
By Sonny Angara During the public hearing on the budgets of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and its attached agencies, the Senate was updated on the alarming congestion rate of our jails and penal institutions. For one, the New Bilibid Prison (NBP), our national penitentiary, has a congestion rate of 344 percent. In exact figures, …