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Paul George officially returns after clearing the NBA’s 25-game suspension
By Leobert Julian A. de la Peña PG13 is back. After undergoing a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA’s anti-drug program, Paul George is ready to make up for lost time, immediately making an impact in his first game back for the Philadelphia 76ers on March 26, 2026. The superstar small forward returned as if […]
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Word of the Month: Geng-geng
By Noel Galon de Leon One afternoon inside a mall in Iloilo, I first heard the word “geng-geng.” It was casually tossed into a conversation among friends as we watched a group of teenagers pass by, dressed in loud and glittering outfits. In that moment, the word felt both playful and judgmental, like a wink […]
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22 homes destroyed in fire in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY — Twenty-two houses were destroyed in a fire that hit a coastal slum area in Barangay Zone 4, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental on Wednesday. Fire Officer 2 April Shayne Ausan, chief arson investigator of the Cadiz City Fire Station, said they received a fire call at 6:55 a.m. The […]
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No work, no pay, period
By Herman M. Lagon There is a familiar scene many workers know by heart. The clock moves, attendance is checked, and a missed day means less money. Teachers know it. Nurses know it. Factory workers, cashiers, and contractuals know it too. That is why the recent push to apply a “no work, no pay” rule […]
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Suspected food poisoning from seashells under probe in Bacolod
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY — The City Health Office launched an investigation on Wednesday into a suspected case of food poisoning after six out of 10 family members in Barangay Singcang-Airport fell ill following a shared meal. According to the City Health Office report, the family had prepared and eaten clam soup made […]
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Woman arrested for bomb threat against Iloilo City school
By Jennifer P. Rendon A woman accused of sending a bomb threat to an Iloilo City school last year was arrested on the morning of March 26 in Arevalo, Iloilo City. Alias Cate, 34, of Osmeña Street, Barangay Sto. Domingo, Arevalo, was arrested along C1 Road, Barangay Sooc, Arevalo. Personnel of Iloilo City Police Station […]
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ICC trust crisis reflects deeper political rot
By Francis Allan L. Angelo Every few months, a fresh Duterte poll lands and the public argument quickly hardens into familiar camps. But the more revealing fact in WR Numero’s latest analysis is not just that national support for the International Criminal Court’s actions fell from 59% in March 2024 to 32% in April 2025. […]
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ICPO calls for community involvement in fight against illegal drugs
By Jennifer P. Rendon The Iloilo City Police Office has once again reiterated its call for a whole-of-community approach as a strong defense against illegal drugs, stressing that the problem is not solely a police concern. Col. Wilbert Parilla, Iloilo City police chief, argued for the multifaceted approach following a series of ICPO operations that […]
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Layoffs possible in W. Visayas if fuel crisis worsens, DOLE warns
By Mariela Angella Oladive The Department of Labor and Employment in Western Visayas is preparing contingency measures as tensions in the Middle East raise concerns over possible economic spillovers that could affect local employment. DOLE-6 Regional Director Sixto Rodriguez Jr. said the agency is closely monitoring the situation, adding that prolonged instability abroad may lead […]
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Plume reflects on falling out of love in his new single, ‘Diskoberi’
AltG Records’ rising singer-songwriter Plume takes on an angsty journey of letting go with his new single entitled “Diskoberi.” “Diskoberi” is a heavy rock song that explores the anguish and misery of realizing the relationship is slowly falling apart. The song uncovers the anticipatory grief of the relationship ending and the moment someone accepts that […]
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Money hunt for views
By Herman M. Lagon If you have not seen it yet, someone in your circle has. A content creator drops hints on social media: there is money hidden somewhere in a public place. A crowd gathers. People run, search, collide, shout, laugh, and sometimes fall. Cameras are ready. The clip is edited tight—quick cuts, background […]
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SSS assures OFW members in Middle East of uninterrupted digital access to benefits
The Social Security System (SSS) today assured its members in the Middle East that they can access benefits and services via digital platforms despite escalating regional conflicts. SSS President Robert Joseph M. de Claro highlighted the My.SSS portal’s reliability, enabling overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to file benefit claims and loan applications without interruption, provided they […]
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PRO NIR touts first-year crime crackdown
BACOLOD CITY — The Police Regional Office in the Negros Island Region marked its first anniversary on March 27 by highlighting a year of intensified law enforcement operations that led to thousands of arrests, major drug seizures, and the recovery of firearms across Negros Island, according to a regional police news release. From March 27, […]
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KO stage heats up as Chameleons, Highrisers collide; Chargers face Titans
Games Saturday (Ninoy Aquino Stadium) 4 p.m. – Nxled vs Galeries Tower 6:30 p.m. – Akari vs Choco Mucho With their semifinal hopes hanging by a thread, Nxled and Akari brace for highly unpredictable, do-or-die clashes against surging rivals Galeries Tower and Choco Mucho as the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference shifts into its most […]
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Bacolod-produced films hit national stage, vie for Sinag Maynila awards
Building on a historic season for local storytelling, director Charlene Mead Tupas and the Bacolod filmmaking community mark a significant milestone for Negrense cinema, showcasing local narratives to a wider audience. Following her victories at the Sine Negrense Film Festival in 2024 and two consecutive Bacolod Filmfest editions in 2024 and 2025, her new short […]
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Gerobe Arce: Small stature, big drive on a trike
By Herman M,. Lagon There are stories that arrive quietly, without drumrolls or headlines, and yet linger longer than the loudest victories. Gerobe Arce’s story is one of them. You might first notice him not for the engine he is fixing or the class he is answering in, but for how the world initially sees […]
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WHO urges faster TB diagnosis with new tools
The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on countries to accelerate efforts to end tuberculosis (TB) by expanding access to new diagnostic innovations, including portable tests that can be used near the point of care and tongue swabs that can detect the disease faster. New WHO guidelines on near-point-of-care TB tests mark a step toward […]
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Power sector braces for price surge under emergency orders
The Department of Energy (DOE) has directed power sector stakeholders to immediately implement fuel conservation and prioritization measures following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s declaration of a state of national energy emergency under Executive Order No. 110. The directive is intended to protect the stability of the country’s electricity supply while cushioning electricity price impact […]
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The real cost of losing local journalism
By Francis Allan L. Angelo There’s a particular kind of silence that settles over a community when its last local newspaper closes. It’s not dramatic. Nobody marches. The mayor doesn’t issue a statement. The barangay captain keeps holding court. Things just — continue, more or less as before, except that the next procurement anomaly goes […]
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We knew this was coming
The energy emergency was not a surprise. It just took a war to make us admit it. When President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Executive Order No. 110 on March 24 declaring a state of national energy emergency, the language was urgent — “imminent danger,” emergency committees, the whole apparatus of crisis response. What the order […]
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