Magnitude 5.2 earthquake rocks Negros, tremors felt in Cebu

Jessa Ngojo, Morexette Marie Erram 12/17/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 5.2-magnitude earthquake hit Negros island on Tuesday afternoon, December 17, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. The epicenter of the quake was recorded two kilometers northeast of Hinoba-An town…

Ashfall after Kanlaon’s eruption affects 26 areas

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 26 areas in Negros island were affected by ashfall following the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon last Monday, December 9. In its latest report, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs),…

Ex-Negros Oriental governor Pryde Teves arrested, released on bail

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The former governor of Negros Oriental, Pryde Henry Teves, was arrested on Thursday, June 20, 2024, for violating the Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression law. A trial court here issued a warrant against…

Impressive campaigns for SUGBU bowlers in Negros tourney

Dale Rosal 07/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Sugbuanon Bowlers United (SUGBU) put up an impressive campaign in the recently concluded 23rd Negros Tenpin Bowling Open Tournament at the Lopue’s East Bowling Center in Bacolod City over the weekend.  This as SUGBU’s…

Trojans maul Knights, but bow to Kingsmen in PCAP online chess

Glendale G. Rosal 04/02/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After several heartbreaks in the previous conferences, the Toledo-Xignex Trojans finally avenged their losses against their tormentor, the Iloilo Kisela Knights, in last Saturday evening’s Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Third…

Trojans beat Towers, Spartans to retake No. 2 spot in PCAP online chess

Glendale G. Rosal 03/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo-Xignex Trojans retake the No. 2 spot in the southern division standings of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) third season first conference by logging two big wins against northern…

Degamo slay brains believed to be former soldier

Beatrice Pinlac - @inquirerdotnet 03/13/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The mastermind of the brazen killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo is believed to be a former soldier, Joint Task Force Negros spokesperson Maj. Cenon Pancito III said on Monday. Pancito, who spoke on…

Chan bans entry of pork, pork products from Carcar and Negros

Futch Anthony Inso 03/08/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan issued an executive order temporarily banning the entry of live hogs and pork-related products from Carcar City and Negros Island. Chan signed Executive Order no. 2023-017 entitled…

Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo killed in shooting attack; wife cries for justice

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 03/04/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Janice Vallega Degamo, wife of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo, cries for justice after the governor was killed by unidentified assailants in Barangay San Isidro, Pamplona town on Saturday morning, March 4. Janice,…

PCAP: Trojans take No. 1 spot in southern division

Glendale G. Rosal 02/23/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — For the first time in the  Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) history, the Toledo-Xignex Trojans clinched the No. 1 spot in the southern division standings after clinching two victories on Wednesday…

NPA rebels in Visayas continue to weaken, says Army official

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 11/29/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — NPA rebels in the Visayas continue to weaken in the face of unrelenting operations by government troops in the region. Major General Benedict Arevalo, the acting commander of the Visayas Command (VisCom), confirmed…

Negros Or. police tighten security after Tanjay shooting

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 09/12/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police in Negros Oriental have tightened their security measures following the shooting incident involving a Chinese couple on Sunday night, September 11, 2022, in Barangay Tugas, Tanjay City. Police Brigadier General Roque Eduardo…

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