Taking #LukayChallenge on fire! to another level

Immae Lachica 07/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines— How far can you go to make your take on a challenge stand out? Jandyl Aurea, 31, a native of Bacong, Negros Oriental made sure that his take on the #LukayChallenge is on fire—…

Negros Or. cops conduct ambush simulation exercise

Alven Marie A. Timtim 07/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Policemen of the Santa Catalina Police Station in Negros Oriental  conducted a simulation exercise (SIMEX) this Sunday morning, July 19, 2020, on how to respond to a vehicular ambush during their call of…

Siaton Mayor: P200K for info on killers of cop, city hall worker

Alven Marie A. Timtim 07/10/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Cezanne Fritz Diaz of Siaton town in Negros Oriental has offered a P200,000 reward to whoever can give a lead on the killing of a policeman and a City Hall employee, who…

Police chief urges Negrenses to continue following health protocols

Alven Marie A. Timtim 07/05/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The residents of Negros Oriental should not be complacent despite the province’s modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) status. Police Colonel Arnel Banzon, director of Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO), said that the…

7 soldiers who came from Cebu City among 11 new COVID cases in NegOr

Alven Marie A. Timtim 07/05/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Seven soldiers from the 302nd Brigade of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) were listed as among the 11 new cases of the coronavirus disease in Negros Oriental. Colonel Noel Baluyan, commander…

Dumaguete biologist discovers new butterfly subspecies

Gresheen Gift M. Libby 06/20/2020

An endemic butterfly species that can only be found in Mount Talinis, Negros Oriental, has been discovered by a biologist from Dumaguete City. Dr. Jade Aster T. Badon, a biologist and also an instructor at the Silliman…

DILG-7: Cases filed vs. brgy officials from NegOr, Bohol over SAP

Rosalie O. Abatayo 06/09/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Out of 47 complaints that the Department of Interior and Local Government in Central Visayas (DILG-7) has received in relation to “irregularities” in the distribution of the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) in Central…

New NOPPO chief to focus on killings and insurgency problems

Alven Marie A. Timtim 05/31/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The new officer-in-charge of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) is determined to solve recent and previous killings and the insurgency problems of the area as he takes over his post. Police…

Negros Or. health exec: 2 COVID positive fishers got virus on fishing boat

Rosalie O. Abatayo 05/31/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The two out of the 164 fishermen, who arrived in Negros Oriental on May 21 and tested positive of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), were infected with the virus from the boat they…

Cebu City to shift to MECQ, rest of Central Visayas under GCQ until June 15

Rosalie O. Abatayo 05/28/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — From June 1 to 15, 2020, Cebu City will shift to modified enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) while Mandaue City will transition to general community quarantine (GCQ). This is after the Interagency Task Force…

Central Visayas execs seek resumption of economic activities in their localities

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/23/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Officials of the different localities in Central Visayas are now seeking the resumption of economic activities in their respective areas without having to compromise the safety of their people while they remain under…

LOOK: Amazing sunset photo from Bais, Negros Oriental goes viral

Raul Constantine L. Tabanao 05/15/2020

MOALBOAL, CEBU — A photo which features a sunset that made the sky appear reddish is getting social media attention. Netizen Kenzo Lindy G. Laxina shared on Thursday, May 14, 2020, a stunning photo of the sunset…

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