By CESAR JOLITO III A Philippine Army general underscored the growing demand for peace and effective governance among communities in Panay and Negros, citing recent gains in security operations across the region. Commanding General Lt. General Antonio Nafarrete said residents are increasingly weary of violence and unproductive activities, noting a shift in public sentiment toward …
Monthly Archives: May 2026
Kanlaon logs 21 volcanic quakes
By CESAR JOLITO III The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported 21 volcanic earthquakes at Kanlaon Volcano in just 24 hours from Sunday, May 3 to early Monday, May 4, signaling continued unrest in one of the country’s most active volcanoes. According to Phivolcs, the seismic activity included volcanic tremors that lasted for …
Bacolod council urges probe into fuel quality
By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City council has passed a resolution calling on Mayor Greg Gasataya to investigate possible fuel contamination in the city and to strictly enforce an existing ordinance regulating fuel dispensing pumps in retail outlets. The measure highlights the need to ensure compliance with City Ordinance 601 in 2012, which mandates …
Ex-convict gunned down
By CESAR JOLITO III A man who had previously been released from prison was shot dead at Purok Sigay in Bacolod City’s Barangay Singcang Airport on Sunday night, May 3. Ex-convict alias “Roberto,” 56 years old, temporarily residing in the village, was sitting in a hammock and casually spending time with companions when an unidentified …
Man mauled to death
By CESAR JOLITO III A 22-year-old man identified as alias “Ed” died following a mauling incident at Barangay Macasilao in Negros Occidental’s Calatrava town late Saturday night, May 2. Calatrava police said the incident stemmed from a drinking session between the victim and the 19-year-old suspect, alias “Boy.” The two were reportedly on their way …
DA hopes for lower corn prices in NegOr as farmers start planting
The Department of Agriculture’s Provincial Agricultural Technology Coordinating Office (DA-PATCO) in Negros Oriental is optimistic that reduced corn prices and increased supply will prevail in the coming months with the onset of the rainy season. Kent Babylonia, DA-PATCO-Negros Oriental agriculturist, told the Philippine News Agency in an interview yesterday that with the rains affecting many …
Man nabbed with P715-K illicit cigar
By CESAR JOLITO III A 57-year-old man in possession of an estimated P715,000 worth of illicit cigarettes was arrested in an early morning operation at Barangay Hilamonan in Negros Occidental’s Kabankalan City yesterday. The suspect, identified only as alias “Bazer,” a driver and vendor from Santa Catalina, Zamboanga City, was apprehended at 2:50 a.m. after …
Army backs Defense chief in junking peace talks with Reds
The Philippine Army (PA) expressed support yesterday to Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, Jr.’s refusal to resume peace negotiations with the New People’s Army (NPA). “The PA fully supports Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, Jr.’s rejection of the proposed resumption of peace talks with the NPA. The Army underscores that the NPA has …
Pastrana, UST reclaim 3×3 title
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses completed a dominant run in the UAAP Season 88 women’s 3×3 basketball tournament, overwhelming the Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws, 21-11, in the finals at Ayala Malls Manila Bay on Sunday, May 3. The Growling Tigresses captured their third title in four …
Cavaliers use Q3 surge to best Raptors
Jarrett Allen scored 14 of his career playoff-high-tying 22 points in the third quarter and grabbed 19 rebounds, powering the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 114-102 win over the visiting Toronto Raptors in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference first-round series yesterday (Philippine time). Fourth-seeded Cleveland, which trailed by double digits in the first and second …