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SUNSTAR BACOLOD EDITORIAL TEAM

MARCHEL P. ESPINA
Editor-in-Chief

KEITH BRANDON L. CARI-AN
Associate Editor

TERESA D. ELLERA
Reporter, Capitol

MERLINDA A. PEDROSA
Reporter, City Hall

CARLA N. CAÑET
Reporter, Lifestyle

KEITH D. MAGALONA
Layout Artist

DINDO A. BULLAG JR. Graphic Artist and Video Editor

Get ready, Bacolod as Michael Learns To Rock: Encore All The Hits Live in Bacolod is almost here!Sing your heart out to ...
07/11/2025

Get ready, Bacolod as Michael Learns To Rock: Encore All The Hits Live in Bacolod is almost here!

Sing your heart out to timeless hits like “25 Minutes”, “The Actor”, and “That’s Why (You Go Away)” this November 15 at University of St. La Salle Coliseum.

Get your tickets online: https://michaellearnstorockbacolod.veent.co/

Physical Ticket Outlets:
Bec's, SM BCD – 10AM–7PM
Arendo – Mon–Sat, 7AM–7PM
Ayala Mall (Headrush) – Mon–Thur 10AM–8PM, Fri–Sun 10AM–9PM
USLS – YAL CBA Council Cubicle, 1PM–5:30PM
USLS Alumni Association Office – Mon–Fri, 9AM–4PM
The Forth – Mon–Sat, 10AM–2AM | Sun, 5:30PM–2AM
Roy’s Hotel – 8AM–7PM (FOH open anytime for inquiries!)

Ticket Prices:
Platinum – ₱5,500 (Reserved Seating) (SOLD OUT)
Gold – ₱4,500 (Reserved Seating) (SOLD OUT)
Silver – ₱3,500 (Free Seating)
Bronze – ₱2,500 (Free Seating)
Gen Ad – ₱2,000 (Free Seating)

Learn more about our concerts and events: https://www.nexuscollab.ph/


A woman was seen holding a banner that read, “Duke and Christina Frasco, how was your trip to London? We’re falling down...
07/11/2025

A woman was seen holding a banner that read, “Duke and Christina Frasco, how was your trip to London? We’re falling down,” along Osmeña Boulevard, Cebu City, on Friday afternoon, November 7, 2025.

Several mayors from Cebu’s 5th District have drawn public criticism after they were reportedly not seen in their respective towns when Typhoon Tino hit the province on November 4.

Records show that they had obtained a Foreign Travel Authority from the Capitol, with travel dates ranging from October 30 to November 11, while others were scheduled to travel from November 1 to 7 to the United Kingdom and London.

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‼️NOTICE TO THE PUBLICThis is to inform the public that JOSHUA ALEXIS GUZMAN LOZADA is no longer connected withPRIMEX TR...
07/11/2025

‼️NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

This is to inform the public that JOSHUA ALEXIS GUZMAN LOZADA is no longer connected with
PRIMEX TRADE SALES, INC. since September 13, 2025.

Any transaction made by him on PRIMEX's behalf shall not be honored.

Please report any unauthorized activity to the following contact numbers:

• Mobile: 0923-740-4032 / 0945-123-7375
• Landline: 434-5408 / 434-5716

Thank you for your attention to this notice.

LOOK. Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has reminded authorities to ensure that prices of basic goods and prime commoditie...
07/11/2025

LOOK. Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has reminded authorities to ensure that prices of basic goods and prime commodities remain stable during this critical time in the provinces severely affected by Typhoon Tino.

As the principal author of Republic Act No. 10623, which amended the law to provide protection to consumers by stabilizing the prices of basic commodities during disasters and emergency situation, Escudero said prices should be closely monitored to stop the abuse and exploitation by unscrupulous merchants.

“Nakikiramay tayo sa pamilya ng mga nasawi dahil sa hagupit na hatid ng bagyong Tino. Napakabigat din ng pinsala sa mga tahanan at negosyo mula sa matinding pagbaha. Ang dasal natin ay makabangon agad ang mga apektado ng bagyo,” he said.

“Ang pinakamahalaga para sa mga nasalanta ng bagyo ay ang sapat na pagkain, gamot, at ang materyales para makumpuni ang mga nasirang bahay kaya nararapat lamang na may sapat na bilihin sa mga panahon na ito at walang gulangan pagdating sa presyo ng mga ito,” Escudero added.

RA 10623 expanded the coverage of basic necessities and prime commodities to ensure that consumers are given more protection from undue price increases during times of calamities or disasters.

Basic necessities now include potable water in bottles and containers, fresh fruits, locally manufactured instant noodles, household liquefied petroleum gas, and kerosene. Livestock and fishery feeds were included in the list of prime commodities.

Under the law, price control of basic necessities is in effect for the duration of the state of calamity or emergency but not exceeding 60 days or in the event the President lifts the declaration earlier.

In the case of basic necessities that are wholly imported or deregulated under the existing laws, the price control will only be in effect for a maximum of 15 days.

Any person who commits price manipulation, hoarding, profiteering, and cartel-like activities face heavy penalties that include fines and imprisonment.

The 61st Infantry (Hunter) Battalion stepped up to help Typhoon Tino-hit communities in Iloilo and Antique, proving that...
06/11/2025

The 61st Infantry (Hunter) Battalion stepped up to help Typhoon Tino-hit communities in Iloilo and Antique, proving that real strength means service. Read more.

THE 61st Infantry (Hunter) Battalion (61IB), based in Miagao, Iloilo, led by Lieutenant Colonel Jekyll Julian Dulawan, launched disaster response and rescue ope

Police have arrested Iloilo City's fourth most wanted person in Barangay Tanza-Esperanza, City Proper. Here's the report...
06/11/2025

Police have arrested Iloilo City's fourth most wanted person in Barangay Tanza-Esperanza, City Proper. Here's the report.

THE Iloilo City Police Station (ICPS) 7 apprehended the city's fourth most wanted person (MWP), identified as Kevin, 29, a construction worker and resident of B

Despite being under Signal No. 4, Iloilo City recorded zero casualties during Typhoon  , thanks to early evacuation, qui...
06/11/2025

Despite being under Signal No. 4, Iloilo City recorded zero casualties during Typhoon , thanks to early evacuation, quick coordination, and strong community cooperation. More details here.

ILOILO City recorded "zero casualties" despite being placed under signal number 4 during the onslaught of Typhoon Tino on November 4, 2025.Mayor Raisa Treñas’ m

BALAMBAN HEAVILY AFFECTED BY ‘TINO’Massive flooding hit the Baliwagan-Tolero Compound in Balamban, Cebu, during the onsl...
05/11/2025

BALAMBAN HEAVILY AFFECTED BY ‘TINO’

Massive flooding hit the Baliwagan-Tolero Compound in Balamban, Cebu, during the onslaught of Typhoon Tino on the morning of November 4, 2025.

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Pursuant to Executive Order No. 70, Series of 2025, classes in all levels in public and private schools in Bacolod City ...
05/11/2025

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 70, Series of 2025, classes in all levels in public and private schools in Bacolod City are suspended on November 6–7, 2025 to safeguard the welfare of our learners, teachers, and school personnel, and to give our families time to recover, rebuild, and regain strength after the devastation brought by Typhoon Tino.

Let us use this time to take care of one another, help our neighbors, and heal together as one Bacolod.

We will rise from this stronger together. 🙏

WARNING: SENSITIVE CONTENTFuneral home workers and volunteers remove the body of a man found inside a warehouse in Baran...
05/11/2025

WARNING: SENSITIVE CONTENT

Funeral home workers and volunteers remove the body of a man found inside a warehouse in Barangay Paknaan, Mandaue City, on November 5, 2025. Authorities said the victim was believed to have been swept away by strong floodwaters in the area during severe flooding caused by Typhoon Tino on November 4. | via Juan Carlo de Vela

Hundreds of houses were destroyed in Barangay San Isidro, Talisay City, on November 4, 2025, after the Mananga River ove...
04/11/2025

Hundreds of houses were destroyed in Barangay San Isidro, Talisay City, on November 4, 2025, after the Mananga River overflowed due to heavy rains brought by Typhoon Tino. | via Juan Carlo de Vela

TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NR. 17Typhoon   (KALMAEGI)Issued at 8:00 PM, 04 November 2025Valid for broadcast until the nex...
04/11/2025

TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NR. 17
Typhoon (KALMAEGI)
Issued at 8:00 PM, 04 November 2025
Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin at 11:00 PM today.

“TINO” MAINTAINS ITS STRENGTH AND IS NOW APPROACHING CUYO ISLANDS.

Location of Center (7:00 PM):
The center of Typhoon TINO was estimated based on all available data over the coastal waters of Magsaysay, Palawan (10.9°N, 121.3°E).

Intensity:
Maximum sustained winds of 130 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 180 km/h, and central pressure of 970 hPa

Present Movement:
Northwestward at 15 km/h

Extent of Tropical Cyclone Winds:
Strong to typhoon-force winds extend outwards up to 300 km from the center

TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT
TCWS No. 4
Wind threat: Typhoon-force winds
Warning lead time: 12 hours
Range of wind speeds: 118 to 184 km/h (Beaufort 12)
Potential impacts of winds: Significant to severe threat to life and property

Luzon:
The northernmost portion of Palawan (El Nido, Taytay, Araceli) including Calamian and Cuyo Islands

TCWS No. 3
Wind threat: Storm-force winds
Warning lead time: 18 hours
Range of wind speeds: 89 to 117 km/h (Beaufort 10 to 11)
Potential impacts of winds: Moderate to significant threat to life and property

Luzon:
The northern portion of Palawan (Dumaran, San Vicente, Roxas)

Visayas:
Aklan, Antique including Caluya Islands, the western portion of Capiz (Jamindan, Tapaz), and the western portion of Iloilo (Lambunao, Calinog, New Lucena, Oton, Pavia, Dueñas, Mina, Santa Barbara, Bingawan, Badiangan, Maasin, San Miguel, Cabatuan, Alimodian, Janiuay, Leon, Guimbal, Tigbauan, Igbaras, Tubungan, Miagao, San Joaquin)

TCWS No. 2
Wind threat: Gale-force winds
Warning lead time: 24 hours
Range of wind speeds: 62 to 88 km/h (Beaufort 8 to 9)
Potential impacts of winds: Minor to moderate threat to life and property

Luzon:
The western portion of Romblon (Santa Fe, Santa Maria, Looc, Alcantara, Odiongan, San Jose, Ferrol, San Andres, Calatrava, San Agustin), the southern portion of Oriental Mindoro (Bulalacao, Mansalay, Roxas, Bongabong), the southern portion of Occidental Mindoro (Magsaysay, San Jose, Rizal, Calintaan), and the central portion of Palawan (Puerto Princesa City)

Visayas:
The rest of Capiz, the rest of Iloilo, Guimaras, and the western portion of Negros Occidental ( Cadiz City, City of Victorias, Manapla, Enrique B. Magalona, Silay City, City of Talisay, Bacolod City, Bago City, Pulupandan, Valladolid, La Carlota City, Pontevedra, San Enrique, Hinigaran, Murcia, Cauayan, City of Sipalay, Candoni, Ilog, City of Kabankalan, Hinoba-An, City of Himamaylan, Binalbagan, Isabela, Moises Padilla, La Castellana)

TCWS No. 1
Wind threat: Strong winds
Warning lead time: 36 hours
Range of wind speeds: 39 to 61 km/h (Beaufort 6 to 7)
Potential impacts of winds: Minimal to minor threat to life and property

Luzon:
The southern portion of Quezon (San Francisco, San Andres), the southern portion of Marinduque (Torrijos, Buenavista, Gasan, Boac), the rest of Romblon, the rest of Oriental Mindoro, the rest of Occidental Mindoro including Lubang Island, the southern portion of Palawan (Aborlan, Quezon, Narra, Sofronio Española), and Masbate including Burias and Ticao Islands

Visayas:
Cebu including Bantayan Islands, Negros Oriental, and the rest of Negros Occidental

OTHER HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS
Heavy Rainfall Outlook
Refer to Weather Advisory No. 13 issued at 5:00 PM today for the heavy rainfall outlook due to the Shear Line and TINO.
Link: tinyurl.com/wxadvisory

Severe Winds
The wind signals warn the public of the general wind threat over an area due to the tropical cyclone. Local winds may be slightly stronger/enhanced in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds. Winds are less strong in areas sheltered from the prevailing wind direction.

• Significant to severe impacts from typhoon-force winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 4.
• Moderate to significant impacts from storm-force winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No 3.
• Minor to moderate impacts from gale-force winds are possible within any of the localities where Wind Signal No. 2 is hoisted
• Minimal to minor impacts from strong winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 1.

Furthermore the surge of the Northeast Monsoon, shear line and the trough of TINO will also bring strong to gale-force gusts over the following areas not under Wind Signal (especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds):

• Today: Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Central Luzon, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Sarangani, Davao Occidental, and Davao Oriental.
• Tomorrow (05 November): Luzon, Western Visayas, Negros Island Region, Central Visayas, Biliran, Leyte, and Zamboanga Peninsula.
• Thursday (06 November): Ilocos Region, Batanes, Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, most of Cordillera Administrative Region, Central Luzon, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, and MIMAROPA.

Coastal Flooding
There is a high risk of life-threatening and damaging storm surge with peak heights exceeding 3.0 m within the next 24 hours over the low-lying or exposed coastal communities of Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan, Capiz, Antique, Iloilo, Guimaras, and Negros Occidental. Refer to Storm Surge Warning No. 10 issued at 8:00 PM today for more details.
Link: tinyurl.com/storm-surge-warning

HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS
A Gale Warning is in effect over the western and southern seaboards of Southern Luzon and the western seaboards of Visayas. For more information, refer to Gale Warning No. 5 issued at 5:00 PM today.
Link: tinyurl.com/gale-warning

24-Hour Sea Condition Outlook
Up to very rough seas over the following coastal waters:
• Up to 6.0 m: The seaboards of northern Palawan including Calamian and Cuyo Islands; the western and southern seaboards of Occidental Mindoro; the southern seaboard of Oriental Mindoro
• Up to 5.0 m: The seaboard of Antique; the western seaboard of Aklan.
• Up to 4.5 m: The seaboard of Cagayancillo Islands; the southern seaboard of Iloilo; the western seaboards of Negros Occidental and Guimaras.
• Sea travel is risky for all types or tonnage of vessels. All mariners must remain in port or, if underway, seek shelter or safe harbor as soon as possible until winds and waves subside.
Up to rough seas over the following coastal waters:
• Up to 4.0 m: The seaboards of Cagayan, Isabela, Aurora, and Camarines Norte; the northern and eastern seaboard of Polillo Islands; the northern seaboards of Camarines Sur and Catanduanes; the southern seaboard of Romblon; the remaining seaboard of Aklan.
• Up to 3.5 m: The seaboards of Batanes, Ilocos Norte, and Ilocos Sur; the eastern seaboards of Catanduanes and Albay.
• Up to 3.0 m: The seaboards of La Union, Zambales, Kalayaan Islands; the eastern seaboards of Camarines Sur, Sorsogon, Eastern Samar, and Davao Oriental; the western seaboards of Pangasinan, Bataan, and the rest of mainland Palawan; the southwestern seaboard of Negros Oriental; the northern and eastern seaboards of Northern Samar; the remaining seaboard of Catanduanes.
• Mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions, especially if inexperienced of operating ill-equipped vessels.

Up to moderate seas over the following coastal waters:
• Up to 2.5 m: The seaboard of Zamboanga del Norte; the western seaboard of Masbate; the eastern seaboards of Oriental Mindoro, Dinagat Islands, Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands, and Surigao del Sur; the remaining seaboards of Quezon, Camarines Sur, Albay, Marinduque, and Romblon.
• Up to 2.0 m: The seaboard of Batangas, Northern Mindanao, and Davao Occidental; the remaining seaboards of Pangasinan, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, and Caraga Region.
Mariners of motorbancas and similarly sized vessels are advised to take precautionary measures while venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigation under these conditions.

TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK
• Heavy rainfall, severe winds, and storm surge may still be experienced in localities outside the landfall point and the forecast confidence cone. Refer to hoisted Wind Signals and the “Other Hazards affecting Land Areas” section for more details. Furthermore, the track may still shift within the limit of the forecast confidence cone.
• TINO is forecast to pass close or make landfall over Cuyo Islands tonight then northern Palawan area by tomorrow (05 November) early morning. It is expected to emerge over the West Philippine Sea tomorrow morning and may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by tomorrow evening or Thursday (06 November) early morning.
• TINO is forecast to steadily re-intensify over the next days and may reach its peak intensity while over the West Philippine Sea.

Considering these developments, the public and disaster risk reduction and management offices concerned are advised to take all necessary measures to protect life and property. Persons living in areas identified to be highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards are advised to follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials. For heavy rainfall warnings, thunderstorm/rainfall advisories, and other severe weather information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your local PAGASA Regional Services Division.

The next tropical cyclone bulletin will be issued at 11:00 PM today.


DOST-PAGASA
Link: tinyurl.com/TCB-TinoPH

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