By CESAR JOLITO III The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (Tieza) has allocated P79.6 million for the rehabilitation and improvement of the Dumaguete Airport terminal in Negros Oriental’s Sibulan town, aiming to enhance passenger comfort and modernize airport facilities. Tieza chief operating officer Mark Lapid announced that the project is part of the agency’s …
Monthly Archives: July 2026
Search on for missing flood victim; 2 NegOr towns suspend classes
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Negros Oriental intensified its search and rescue operations for an elderly man who went missing after being swept away by flash floods in Barangay Maloh, Siaton. Lt. Senior Grade Marionne Abigail Enopia, commander of the Coast Guard Station Negros Oriental, said search teams have expanded their operations to nearby …
Eala welcomes possible clash with Williams
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense tennis star Alex Eala remained focused on her opening-round match at Wimbledon but admitted that a potential second-round meeting with 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams would be a special moment. Eala is set to face Mexico’s Renata Zarazua in the first round. During her pre-tournament press conference, however, she …
Bloodied but unbowed: Sinner, Djokovic survive Wimbledon scares
Jannik Sinner survived a major scare and a bloodied foot to open his Wimbledon title defense with a five-set victory over Miomir Kecmanovic, while Novak Djokovic had to dig deep to beat China’s Wu Yibing. Sinner was pushed to the brink of becoming only the third male defending champion to lose in the Wimbledon first …
Martinelli to the rescue as Brazil edges Japan
Brazil survived a World Cup last-32 scare when they fought back to beat Japan, 2-1, after Gabriel Martinelli squeezed in a shot at the far post deep in stoppage time. Brazil, who will next face Norway or Ivory Coast in New Jersey, improved after the break with Japan taking an early lead and shackling the …
Negrense Despi joins UST Growling Tigers
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense guard Dylan Despi has officially transferred from the University of the East (UE) Red Warriors to the University of Santo Tomas (UST) and will continue his collegiate career with the Growling Tigers. The transfer was confirmed by Dylan’s father, St. Joseph School – La Salle Bacolod head coach Yong Despi, …