By CESAR JOLITO III A 41-year-old laborer was killed in a stabbing incident at Barangay Cabadiangan in Negros Occidental’s Himamaylan City on Saturday afternoon, May 30. “Archie,” a resident of the area, was declared dead on arrival at the Governor Valeriano M. Gatuslao Memorial Hospital after sustaining multiple stab wounds. Himamaylan police said “Archie” was …
Monthly Archives: June 2026
Man found dead with gunshot wound
By CESAR JOLITO III The remains of a 35-year-old man were discovered with a gunshot wound in a remote area of Negros Occidental’s Toboso town on Saturday morning, May 30. The victim, identified as “Roel,” was found dead at around 6:00 a.m. along the roadside in Sitio Hayangon in Barangay Magticol. He was a resident …
591 TNVS, delivery drivers get P2.95-M cash relief
By CESAR JOLITO III A total of 591 transport network vehicle service (TNVS) and service delivery drivers in Negros Oriental and Siquijor have each received P5,000 in cash assistance under the government’s Cash Relief Assistance (CRA) program, as part of efforts to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices and operational costs. The payout, amounting …
Coast Guard NIR backs drug-free workplace campaign
More than 1,000 personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in the Negros Island Region (NIR) have pledged their commitment to the agency’s “Zero Drug Tolerance Policy” during simultaneous ceremonies held nationwide. Commodore Christopher Auro, Coast Guard District Southern Visayas commander, led the oath-taking and signing of the affidavit of undertaking and pledge of commitment …
NIR’s Obsioma delivers double gold in Palaro
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Para swimmer Zach Lucas Obsioma emerged as one of the standout performers of the 2026 Palarong Pambansa after capturing two gold medals in the para swimming competition. Representing the Negros Island Region (NIR), the Negros Occidental’s Cadiz City native topped two events during the week-long national meet in Agusan del Sur, …
Spurs end Thunder’s title defense, reach finals
Victor Wembanyama had 22 points and seven rebounds to lift the San Antonio Spurs to the NBA finals with a 111-103 road win the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals yesterday (Philippine time)over . The Spurs will take on the New York Knicks in the finals beginning on Thursday, June …
Ginebra frustrates Rain or Shine to move a win away
RJ Abarrientos caught fire as the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings defeated the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 111-104, in Game 5 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The victory gave Ginebra a 3-2 series lead and moved the Gin Kings one win away from advancing to the finals. Abarrientos …
Almendralejo’s injury hampers NIR Palaro title bid
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negros Island Region’s (NIR) bid for championship took a devastating turn after star player Rhose Vianne Almendralejo suffered an injury, paving the way for the National Capital Region (NCR) to retain the secondary girls volleyball crown in the 2026 Palarong Pambansa in Agusan del Sur on Saturday, May 30. NCR rallied …