Across the sky and letting colors burst, fireworks lit up the night as GameZone served as a major sponsor at the Philippine International Pyromusical Competition 2026 at the Seaside Boulevard in Pasay City. The annual international competition is back once
MANILA, Philippines — As part of its ongoing NBA Playoffs MVP: Battle for the Most Valuable Predictor campaign, ArenaPlus introduced the ₱100 Million MVP Bracket — another prize pool within the free-to-play prediction contest — bringing bracket-style competition to the
• THERESA MAE DULMAN Around 1,000 traditional jeepney units in Bacolod City are scheduled to participate in a transport strike on Wednesday, April 15, joining a broader nationwide protest. The strike is organized by the Bacolod Alliance of Commuters and
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN “No immediate increase in real property taxes.” That was the clarification made by Provincial Administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz in response to the statement issued by the United Sugar Producers’ Federation (UNIFED) opposing a proposed increase in
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN To keep up with the growing demand for electricity, Negros Power said it is rolling out key upgrades this year, designed to deliver stronger, more stable, and more reliable power for everyone. In a statement, Negros
SECURITY. More than 850 police officers, BFP and PCG personnel, along with force multipliers, will secure Panaad sa Festival sites in Brgy. Mansilingan, Bacolod City, from April 13 to 19.* NOCPPO photo
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island continues to experience sustained volcanic unrest, with multiple ash emission events recorded from April 1 to 12. Based on records of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the Office of
• THERESA MAE DULMAN The Land Transportation Office–Negros Island Region (LTO-NIR) has committed to a zero corruption environment, following the termination of job order personnel linked to illegal fixing activities. In a statement, OIC Regional Director Jeck Conlu reaffirmed the
A proposed measure seeking to transform Bacolod City’s transport system through the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and e-mobility solutions has recently passed the first reading before the Sangguniang Panlungsod. Authored by City Councilor Caesar Distrito, the proposed “Bacolod City
• THERESA MAE DULMAN Authorities seized an estimated P272,000 worth of suspected shabu following a buy-bust operation in Barangay 6, Bacolod City, early Saturday, April 11. Operatives of the City Drug Enforcement Unit conducted the sting operation at approximately 3:23
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Negros Occidental provincial government is expanding its renewable energy initiative by planning to shift irrigation systems from fuel-powered operations to solar energy, aiming to reduce costs and improve efficiency for farmers and irrigators. Governor Eugenio
DEVOTION. The Feast of San Vicente de Vito attracted devotees to the St. Vincent Ferrer Parish Shrine in Brgy. Vito, Sagay City, where they offer prayers, ask for healing, or even miracles.* Sagay City PIO photo
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Army soldiers figured in armed skirmishes with a group of New People’s Army rebel remnants linked to the liquidation of civilians they accuse of being “military spies” on May 4 at Purok 1 in Barangay Masaling,
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Cong. Albee Sportsfest 2026 officially opened on May 9 with a festive ceremony attended by local officials and special guest Filipino-American professional basketball player Ray Parks Jr., marking the start of one of the biggest
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) urged the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) not to overlook victims of alleged New People’s Army (NPA) atrocities as it conducts an inquiry into “red-tagging.”
In a strong stride toward strengthening grassroots basketball across the country, SBP Zone 7 coaches Mark Jomalesa and John Imperio became the first participants of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas Inc. (SBP) Pilot Program for Coaches Development, to be held
