By MERLINDA A. PEDROSA Nineteen business establishments in Bacolod City were ordered closed on Thursday, July 16, for operating without business permits. Levy Pangue, City Legal Office (CLO) enforcement unit head, said the establishments included eateries, grocery stores and other businesses located along Villa Angela East Block in Barangay Villamonte. The establishments were cited for …
Monthly Archives: July 2026
Vlogger called out over animal cruelty
By CESAR JOLITO III Cauayan Mayor John Rey Tabujara has summoned a social media vlogger after videos allegedly showing him inflicting harm on a dog sparked widespread outrage online and prompted an animal welfare complaint. The vlogger, identified online as JOMOND JTV, was formally notified by local authorities of the country’s animal welfare laws and …
Barber survives shooting try
By CESAR JOLITO III A 48-year-old barber survived a shooting attempt at Barangay Zone 12 in Negros Occidental’s Talisay City on Thursday night, July 16. Alias “Jeniri,” a resident of Barangay Zone 10, was unhurt after the suspect, 34-year-old alias “Roy,” a pedicab driver from Barangay Zone 11, allegedly opened fire at him along Bonifacio …
Bacolod SP demands water sampling results at landfill
By MERLINDA A. PEDROSA The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) has requested the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) to furnish a copy of the results of the ocular inspection conducted at the city’s sanitary landfill in Barangay Felisa. Councilor Homer Bais, chairperson of the SP committee on environment …
Comelec warns BSKE bets vs. using gov’t aid for campaigns
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia issued a stern warning to candidates of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) against leveraging government resources to advance their campaigns. Speaking at a press conference in Bais City, Negros Oriental, Garcia said that while the implementation of public programs and the distribution of financial assistance …
SRA asks LGUs to help validate extent of pest infestation
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is urging local government units (LGUs) across Negros Island to help validate the extent of the red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestation, noting that additional manpower is needed to assess the scope of the pest outbreak. Mikko Libo-on, an Agriculturist II at the SRA, said that the agency’s limited staff …
Eala shifts focus to hard-court season
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Alex Eala is set to begin her North American hard-court campaign later this month after taking a short break following the most successful Grand Slam run of her career. The 21-year-old Filipina, who recently reached the Round of 16 at Wimbledon and captured the WTA 125 Birmingham Classic title, is …
Negrense Sardon commits to La Salle
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Gilas Pilipinas Boys guard Kyle Sardon has committed to De La Salle University, becoming the latest national youth team standout to join the Green Archers stable. The 18-year-old guard from Negros Occidental’s Binalbagan town, said La Salle’s combination of a competitive basketball program and strong academic reputation convinced him to pursue …
Tuchel has ‘no regrets’ over strategy vs. Argentina
England suffered yet another World Cup disappointment at the hands of Argentina, 2-1, on Wednesday, July 15, in Atlanta. However, head coach Thomas Tuchel expressed “no regrets” over the strategy that led them there. After controlling much of the early play and taking a 1-0 lead in the 55th minute, England seemingly went into a …
For Giannis, Miami offers best path to another NBA title
Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo said he believes the Miami Heat are his best chance at another title. And as Heat president Pat Riley proudly introduced his latest blockbuster acquisition, he hinted Antetokounmpo could soon have more star power to back him up in that pursuit. “We landed the plane,” Riley said of …