By CESAR JOLITO III The Police Regional Office in the Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) has intensified its campaign against illegal cigarette smuggling, recording 283 anti-smuggling operations and confiscating contraband worth more than P195 million during the first half of 2026. According to PRO-NIR data, operations conducted from January 2026 to the present resulted in the …
Monthly Archives: July 2026
Man killed in ‘love triangle’ stabbing
By CESAR JOLITO III A 46-year-old man died after he was allegedly stabbed by his wife and his alleged another woman following a domestic dispute at Barangay Po-ok in Negros Occidental’s Hinoba-an town on Tuesday, June 30. The victim, identified only by the alias “Ed,” was declared dead on arrival at the hospital after sustaining …
German nat’l found dead in rented room
By CESAR JOLITO III A 66-year-old German national was found dead inside his rented room at Barangay 2 in Negros Occidental’s Sipalay City, with police initially ruling out foul play. Sipalay police said the victim’s body was discovered by his landlady at around 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 28, inside his rented room in Purok …
NegOr confirms ASF cases in La Libertad
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 …
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, …