February 10, 2026

Shearline-induced rains forces evacuations

INCLEMENT. Waves crash at the old Sagay port in Sagay City, Negros Occidental yesterday afternoon as a shear line continues cause inclement weather, forcing cities like Silay and Talisay to conduct preemptive evacuations.* Photo by Andrew Altarejos

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Kabankalan mayor condemns killing of 74-year-old woman

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Mayor Benjie Miranda has condemned the killing of 74-year-old Leonara “Leonor” Anguit on February 4 in Barangay Tapi, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, which the Armando Sumayang Command Jr. of the New People’s Army has claimed. The

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Airport parking fee is painful – Lacson

• RICHARD T. CABALLERO JR. Following numerous complaints from the public regarding the recent hike in parking fees at Bacolod-Silay Airport in Negros Occidental, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson described the hike as “painful,” but noted that it could help reduce

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NIR’s 3rd most wanted rape suspect nabbed in Bayawan

• RICHARD T. CABALLERO JR. The Bayawan City Police Station (CPS) successfully arrested the third most wanted rape suspect in Negros Island Region on Friday at Barangay Ubos, Bayawan City, Negros Oriental. The arrested individual was identified as “Tongtong,” 36,

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Bacolod sets poultry dressing plant rules

• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO An ordinance mandating strict compliance of all poultry dressing plants and poultry processing plants being undertaken in markets, stores, and other establishments to be sold for human consumption within the City of Bacolod, was approved by

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Minors elope, rescued in Bacolod

• THERESA MAE DULMAN Two minors from Panay who allegedly tried to elope were rescued by the Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. The 12-year-girl had previously been declared missing from Jaro, Iloilo City,

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Bacolod welcomes new police director

• THERESA MAE DULMAN Upon assuming leadership of the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO), PCol. Eugene Rebadomia pledged to sustain the intensified anti-illegal drugs campaign established by his predecessor. Rebadomia, who officially succeeded PCol. Joeresty Coronica yesterday, emphasized his commitment

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Negrense OFWs seek repatriation

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Amid the ongoing raging armed conflict between United States-Israel and Iran, some Negrense Overseas Filipino Workers are seeking repatriation from the Middle East, Provincial Administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz disclosed on Wednesday. Seven Negrense OFWs have requested

Advocates demand public hearing re Bacolod waste-to-energy project

• THERESA MAE DULMAN A youth-led environmental group challenged the Bacolod City government to hold public consultations regarding the integration of the Waste-to-Energy project into the city’s Ten-Year Solid Waste Management Plan. The Negrosanon Initiative for Climate and the Environment

‘My Palette and Bristles’ – a first solo exhibit Maya Art Space

• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Maya Art Space at Tippy’s Bistro along 10th-Lacson streets, Bacolod City is currently hosting the first solo exhibition of Negrense artist Sheila “Mick” Escalona titled “My Palette and Bristles,” which opened on February 21. Escalona became

9 fall in Hinoba-an illegal mining raid

• THERESA MAE DULMAN Nine individuals were hauled into custody following a joint law enforcement raid that dismantled an illegal mining site in Barangay Bacuyangan, Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental, on February 26. The suspects, led by a 38-year-old mining manager identified

Escudero honors OFW killed in Middle East conflict

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Senator Francis Escudero honored another Filipina caregiver who died during a recent Iranian missile strike in Israel. Mary Ann de Vera, who lost her life amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East, joined the list

The proper setting of our intentions

This is none other than to do everything in our life with the intention of loving and glorifying God. And given how we, as children of God, are related to him, we should also do everything with the intention of