The Philippine National Police’s Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) has raised alarm over the emergence of new car theft and fraudulent vehicle schemes. HPG Negros Oriental chief Police Executive Master Sergeant Aurelio Bodo said that criminal syndicates have adapted to modern technology and are exploiting unsuspecting victims through online platforms and falsified documents. During the Provincial …
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Palace declares March 20 holiday for Eid’l Fitr
Malacañang announced that Friday, March 20, has been declared a regular holiday nationwide in observance of Eid’l Fitr, the Islamic feast marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The announcement was made as President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. joined members of the Muslim community and leaders from across the country during the Grand …
NegOr activates price watch council amid rising oil prices
Negros Oriental Governor Manuel Sagarbarria has ordered the immediate activation of the reconstituted Provincial Price Coordinating Council (PPCC) to monitor and ensure the stability and supply of basic goods. Provincial Legal Officer Myles Bejar presented the governor’s Executive Order 29, series of 2026, dated March 10, during the Negros Oriental Consumer Protection Network Checkpoint …
Vandalized Capitol CR fixed; security tightened
By CESAR JOLITO III The Negros Occidental provincial government has completed the repair of the vandalized public comfort rooms at the Capitol Park and Lagoon while strengthening security measures to prevent similar incidents. Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz II said the damaged facilities were immediately fixed following reports that parts of the newly opened comfort rooms …
Failure to yield leads to jeep operator, driver in trouble
By CESAR JOLITO III Transport authorities have ordered a modernized jeepney operator and driver to explain after a viral video showed a unit allegedly failing to yield to an ambulance in Bacolod City. The Land Transportation Office in the Negros Island Region (LTO-NIR) confirmed that it has served a show-cause order (SCO) against the operator …
BFP roadshow educates students on fire safety, emergency response
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) kicked off its Fire Square Roadshow at the Silliman University in Dumaguete City, aimed at familiarizing elementary students with fire safety, preparedness and response at an early age. BFP-Negros Island Region (NIR) director Chief Supt. Rodolfo Denaga, who was guest of honor at the event, said in an interview …
Man hurt in shooting
By CESAR JOLITO III A 36-year-old man was wounded in a shooting incident outside a Korean restaurant in Purok Liroville in Bacolod City’s Barangay Singcang Airport early yesterday morning. The victim, identified as alias “Mark,” a resident of Barangay Taculing, was reportedly shot by a 38-year-old resident of Purok Hollow Blocks in Barangay Singcang. Bacolod …
Eala exits Indian Wells
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense tennis player Alexandra Eala saw her impressive campaign in the Indian Wells Masters come to an end after a straight-sets loss to Czech Republic’s Linda Noskova, 6-2, 6-0, in the Round of 16 in Indian Wells, California yesterday (Philippine time). The No. 14 ranked Noskova dominated the match from the …
NPA claims burning of farm equipment
By CESAR JOLITO III The Romeo Nanta Command of the New People’s Army (RNC-NPA) claimed responsibility for the burning of several heavy equipment at a private agricultural farm in Negros Occidental’s Himamaylan City late Sunday night, March 8. In a press statement, RNC-NPA spokesperson Ka Dionesio Magbuelaa said members of the group carried out what …
Vet office urges pet safety during fires
By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City Veterinary Office (BVO) has reminded residents to prioritize the safety of their pets during emergencies after a dog rescued from a residential fire in Barangay 2 recently died despite receiving medical treatment. “This is a sad reminder of how devastating fire incidents can be — not only for …