By CESAR JOLITO III A 52-year-old farmer lost his life after he was struck by lightning while heading home from his sugarcane farm during heavy rainfall in Negros Occidental’s Himamaylan City. Police identified the victim only by the alias “Lito,” a married farmer and resident of Barangay Mahalang. Himamaylan police said “Lito” had gone to …
Monthly Archives: June 2026
PRO-NIR eyes raps vs. cop linked to recruitment extortion
The Police Regional Office Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) is pursuing criminal charges while conducting a parallel administrative investigation against a police officer who allegedly extorted money from an applicant seeking appointment in the Philippine National Police (PNP). As of Wednesday, June 10, the complaint filed before Police Station 4 of Bacolod City Police Office is …
Eala falters in Queen’s Club
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense tennis star Alex Eala saw her campaign in the HSBC Championships come to an end after a 6-2, 6-2 defeat to American Iva Jovic in the Round of 16 at the Queen’s Club in London on Wednesday night, June 10 (Philippine time). Jovic took control from the outset and needed …
Zaragosa, Sajuela lock up JPGT Elite final spots
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Precious Zaragosa completed a big late-season surge, securing a wire-to-wire victory in the ICTSI Negros JPGT Championship at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club in Bacolod City on Wednesday, June 10, to book her spot in the upcoming Junior PGT Elite Grand finals. By winning the final two legs of …
Knicks cap epic comeback to beat Spurs, one win from title
OG Anunoby’s tip-in with 1.2 seconds left capped the greatest comeback in NBA finals history, as the New York Knicks stunned the San Antonio Spurs, 107-106, to move within one win of a championship. The Knicks, who trailed by 29 points in the third quarter, lead the best-of-seven series 3-1. They can clinch their first …
TNT edges Ginebra to level series
Jordan Heading found his touch as the TNT Tropang 5G clamped down on the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings to score a 106-98 victory in Game 4 of the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup finals before 16,823 fans on Wednesday, June 10, at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao. The left-handed sniper finished with 29 points, …
BingoPlus supports Filipino pride in the BingoPlus Philippine ADT Open
The 2026 BingoPlus Philippine ADT Open is all set for launch on June 17 at Luisita Golf and Country Club, in Tarlac, and ready to make an important impact on professional golf locally and regionally. The US$100,000 inaugural event is part of the Asian Development Tour (ADT) – the Asian Tour’s flourishing feeder circuit – …
Unified candidate eyed for guv post | 3 names emerge as possible bets in 2028 polls
By CESAR JOLITO III Three prominent political figures have emerged as possible candidates for Negros Occidental governor in the 2028 national and local elections as the two biggest political blocs continue discussions on presenting a unified candidate. Negros Occidental 2nd District Representative Alfredo “Thirdy” Marañon III confirmed yesterday that his name is among those being …
Bacolod affirms non-removal of vendors along Capitol road
By MERLINDA A. PEDROSA The Bacolod City government will not remove ambulant vendors doing business along North Capitol Road as the locality continues to implement the ordinance that allows them to sell. “Their operations should comply with the conditions set forth in the vending ordinance,” City Administrator Mark Steven Mayo said yesterday. Mayo added that …
Challenges to healthy smiles
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim Oral health is an essential component of overall well-being, yet it often receives less attention than other aspects of healthcare. In the Philippines, maintaining good oral health remains a significant public health challenge. Despite growing awareness, many Filipinos continue to face barriers to proper dental care due to economic, cultural …