By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City government has launched an investigation into an alleged illegal dumping incident along the shoreline of a beach resort in Barangay Punta Taytay after a video of the act circulated on social media. According to City Legal Officer Karol Joseph Chiu, the City Legal Office will conduct a formal …
Monthly Archives: May 2026
Teen dies after beer bottle hit head
By CESAR JOLITO III A 13-year-old boy died after he was allegedly struck in the head with a beer bottle by an intoxicated man during a vigil at Barangay Paitan in Negros Occidental’s Escalante City on Tuesday night, May 26. Police identified the suspect only by his alias “Toto,” 29 years old, a resident of …
Bizman gunned down by 4 armed assailants
By CESAR JOLITO III A 37-year-old businessman was shot dead by four armed suspects inside his own billiard hall at Barangay General Luna in Negros Occidental’s Toboso town on Wednesday night, May 27. The victim, identified only by his alias “Klong-klong,” was a resident of Sitio Bebang in the village. Toboso police investigator Police Senior …
Bacolod to fix ‘error’ on TNVS, riders cash aid list
By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City government is now coordinating closely with the Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Negros Island Region (DSWD-NIR) to correct discrepancies on the list of beneficiaries for the cash relief assistance intended for Transport Network Vehicle Services (TNVS) and delivery service drivers. Mayor Greg Gasataya clarified that …
Man shot dead
By CESAR JOLITO III A 39-year-old man was shot dead by unidentified assailants riding a motorcycle at Purok Nami Nami in Bacolod City’s Barangay Banago on Wednesday night, May 27. The victim was identified as Victor Hermano, a resident of GK Village in Zone 3’s Purok Tinagong Paraiso. Police Captain Rosalino Pugoy, Bacolod City Police …
Encoding error caused P958-K billing mistake: Noceco
The Negros Occidental Electric Cooperative (Noceco) admitted yesterday that it erroneously charged a consumer in Hinigaran town P958,334.94 for electricity consumption in May, an error that went viral after the consumer posted her bill on Facebook, saying it gave her a “mini-heart attack.” In a statement, Noceco management said the consumer’s “concern was caused by …
Bacolod dengue cases drop 50.8% in first 5 months
Dengue cases in Bacolod decreased by 50.8 percent in the first five months of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, with only 175 cases reported from January 1 to May 16 this year versus 356 cases and two deaths last year, City Health Office (CHO) data showed. The data indicate a sustained downtrend …
Eala withdraws from French Open doubles
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Alex Eala’s run at the 2026 French Open came to an early end after she and partner Victoria Mboko pulled out of the women’s doubles tournament ahead of their opening match. Tournament organizers released an updated doubles draw that no longer included the Eala-Mboko tandem. Taking their place were Leylah …
NIR adds 2 silver medals in Palarong Pambansa
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros Island Region (NIR) Visayan Vipers continued to boost their medal haul in athletics at the 2026 Palarong Pambansa after Aaron Jan Pahilagao and Jasheen dela Cruz each captured silver medals in their respective events. Pahilagao delivered another strong showing on the track, earning second place in the secondary boys …
Painters fend off Ginebra to even PBA semis series
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters fended off the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings’ second-half rally to secure a 97-85 win in Game 4 of the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup semifinals at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao on Wednesday, May 27. Yeng Guiao’s wards led by as many as 26 points to even the …