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  • The Sugar Regulatory Administration approved the exportation of 66,000 metric tons of raw sugar under Sugar Order 5, which was signed to fulfill its obligations under the US Raw Sugar Tariff-Rate Quota World Trade Allocation. (PNA photo)

    ‘Costly’ trade; Unifed: Higher US tariffs might hurt PH sugar exports

    By JEN BAYLON The sugar industry in Negros Occidental is bracing for significant challenges following the announcement of higher tariffs ...
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  • Residents and visitors are strongly advised to avoid entering Kanlaon Volcano’s six-kilometer extended danger zone unless absolutely necessary. Security personnel have been deployed to enforce strict access protocols as Kanlaon has exhibited increased unrest. (OCD photo)

    Border control: OCD-NIR tightens measures within Kanlaon EDZ anew

    By JEN BAYLON The Office of Civil Defense in the Negros Island Region (OCD-NIR) has intensified border control measures within ...
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  • The automated counting machine (ACM) for the May 2025 midterm polls has new features that the voting public should know. The Commission on Elections in the Negros Island Region is ready to conduct the roadshow caravan starting December 2, 2024, to educate the voters on the new ACMs. (Comelec-NIR photo)

    No serious threats: Comelec-NIR: No NegOcc LGU under Red Category for polls

    By JEN BAYLON The Commission on Elections in the Negros Island Region (Comelec-NIR) confirmed that no local government unit (LGU) ...
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  • Ash emissions from Kanlaon Volcano generate voluminous plumes reaching 1,500 meters from the summit crater, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology says. Kanlaon remains under Alert Level 3, indicating heightened unrest and potential short-lived explosions, which may cause pyroclastic density currents within the six-kilometer extended danger zone. (Phivolcs photo)

    Sign of unrest: Kanlaon ashfall, sulfuric odor hit brgys in 3 NegOcc LGUs

    By JEN BAYLON Ashfall and distinct sulfuric odors were experienced in areas surrounding Kanlaon Volcano as four ashing events were ...
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‘Costly’ trade; Unifed: Higher US tariffs might hurt PH sugar exports

April 5, 2025
By JEN BAYLON The sugar industry in Negros Occidental is ...

Border control: OCD-NIR tightens measures within Kanlaon EDZ anew

April 4, 2025
By JEN BAYLON The Office of Civil Defense in the ...

No serious threats: Comelec-NIR: No NegOcc LGU under Red Category for polls

April 3, 2025
By JEN BAYLON The Commission on Elections in the Negros ...

TOP STORIES

The transition team of the National Economic and Development Authority in the Negros Island Region (NIR) visited 14 local government units from March 23 to 28, 2025, to discuss strategies for addressing local challenges and the activities involved in formulating the NIR Regional Development Plan and organizing the NIR Regional Development Council. (NEDA-NIR photo)

Improved connectivity a priority for NIR dev’t: Lacson 

By JEN BAYLON Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson emphasized the importance of improved connectivity between Negros Occidental and Negros ...
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April 5, 2025
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NegOcc to experience near normal rainfall in April

By JEN BAYLON Negros Occidental is forecast to experience near-normal rainfall this April, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and ...
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April 5, 2025
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PNP to deploy 40-K cops to secure Holy Week, summer travelers

The Philippine National Police (PNP) said 40,151 cops will be mobilized nationwide as part of its “Oplan Ligtas SumVac 2025” ...
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April 5, 2025
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Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide to resume signature door-to-door ministry

On September 1, 2022, Jehovah’s Witnesses will resume their well-known door-to-door ministry. A special global campaign will be launched at ...
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August 31, 2022
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Bacolod City holds mass wedding

A total of 20 couples exchanged their vows in a mass wedding officiated by Mayor Alfredo “Albee” Benitez at the ...
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August 30, 2022
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SPORTS

Negrense Bernadeth Pons top-scored with 14 points as the Creamline Cool Smashers defeated the Choco Mucho Flying Titans with a 25-19, 25-15, 25-15 sweep in the PVL 2nd All-Filipino Conference semifinals. (PVL photo)

Pons, Creamline back to PVL finals

By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Creamline Cool Smashers showed no mercy for sister team Choco Mucho Flying Titans with a ...
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April 5, 2025
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(From left) Mark Nonoy, Jhan Nermal and Raymar Jose are among the eight Negrense players lined up for the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup. (PBA Rush / Cignal TV photos)

8 Negrense cagers to suit up for PBA Cup

By ADRIAN STEWART CO Eight players who traced their roots to Negros Occidental are rostered in the 2025 PBA Philippine ...
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April 5, 2025
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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (left) moves to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic. (Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Reuters photo)

Stephen Curry’s 37 points propel Warriors past Lakers

Stephen Curry scored 37 points and Brandin Podziemski added 28 with a career-high eight three-pointers as the visiting Golden State ...
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April 5, 2025
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OPINION

Raising Parvane through grace

By Herman M. Lagon If parenting came with a manual, I would have fumbled through it, folded its pages and spilled ...
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April 5, 2025
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Serving without strings attached

By Fr. Roy Cimagala That’s how we should serve. Without conditions, without saying enough, without feeling entitled, without strings attached. ...
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April 5, 2025
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Alex Eala – Atletang Ayala

By Ignacio R. Bunye Watching Alex Eala in her thrilling run at the Miami Open, I couldn’t help but notice ...
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April 4, 2025
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The toxicity of smart-shaming

By Herman M. Lagon  Over time, smart-shaming has infiltrated our educational system, transforming classrooms that ought to foster intellectual curiosity ...
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April 4, 2025
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Bakit marami ang ‘di lubos ang tiwala sa mga hukuman?

By MELANIO LAZO MAURICIO, JR. INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY. “Pairalin ninyo ang katarungan sa mga hukuman…” (Amos 5:15, Bibliya). *** BAKIT MARAMI ...
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April 3, 2025
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