Negros Oriental Governor Manuel Sagarbarria yesterday confirmed cases of African swine fever (ASF) in the northern town of La Libertad following laboratory tests on blood samples from pigs. Speaking to reporters after the launch of Nutrition Month at the provincial convention center, Sagarbarria said blood samples collected from hogs in La Libertad tested positive for …
Monthly Archives: July 2026
CLMMRH starts shift to digital healthcare system
The Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) in Bacolod City is continuing efforts to modernize healthcare delivery with the implementation of the SegHIS Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Hospital Information System (HIS). As a major step toward digital transformation, the apex hospital or end-referral center of the Department of Health (DOH) in Negros Island …
Eala sweeps Zarazua
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Alex Eala opened her 2026 Wimbledon campaign with a 6-1, 6-2 sweep over Mexico’s Renata Zarazua in the opening round at the All England Club yesterday (Philippine time). The 21-year-old Negrense needed little time to establish control, producing an impressive display to secure her first career main-draw victory at Wimbledon and …
Bacolod Rotary’s charity golf attracts 100 participants
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Around 100 golfers took part in the 25th edition of the Rotary Club of Bacolod – Marapara’s Golf for a Cause tournament at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club over the weekend. The annual event served as the club’s biggest fundraising activity, with proceeds earmarked for various community service projects. …
Gilas cruises past Franklin Bulls
Gilas Pilipinas swept its pair of tune-up games ahead of the third window of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers after routing the Franklin Bulls, 94-66, on Tuesday, June 30, in New Zealand. Playing without Justin Brownlee and Mike Phillips, the nationals led by as many as 31 points, with Carl Tamayo pacing the …
LeBron to leave Lakers to play 24th NBA season
NBA superstar LeBron James will return for an unprecedented 24th season but not with the Los Angeles Lakers, a move that rocked the league as free agency opened. Lakers owner Jeanie Buss thanked James in a statement for his eight years with the club, confirming multiple media reports that the 41-year-old superstar had told the …
Bacolod fortifies control vs. ASF | Pork ban, stricter border entry enforced
By MERLINDA A. PEDROSA Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya has established guidelines for the prevention, control and containment of African swine fever (ASF) in the city amid the reported cases of the hog illness in several localities in Negros Occidental. “There is a need to strengthen the city’s preparedness and response measures through enhanced biosecurity, …
Student assault, stabbing ‘alarming’: DepEd-Bacolod
By MERLINDA A. PEDROSA “Physical assault and stabbing incidents among students in various public schools in Bacolod City can be considered alarming.” This was stressed by Lila Vaflor Aro, spokesperson of the Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division of Bacolod after a 14-year-old Grade 8 male student was allegedly stabbed by a 12-year-old Grade 7 …
NegOcc declares calamity state due to RSSI; NegOr to follow
By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental was officially under a state of calamity following the continued spread of the red-striped soft scale insects (RSSI), while neighboring Negros Oriental is set to declare the same as authorities intensify efforts to protect the sugar industry. The Negros Occidental Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) yesterday approved a province-wide state …
CCP queer plays celebrate Pride Month
By Dennis Gorecho Many members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) community continue to struggle with feelings of isolation, guilt and shame because of the conflict between their religious upbringing and their sexual orientation. Family rejection and cultural stigma remain among the most significant challenges they face. Both the traditional Catholic Church …