• GILBERT P. BAYORAN In an initial survey jointly conducted with the Central Negros Electric Cooperative (CENECO), Negros Electric Power Corporation (Negros Power) discovered an estimated 5,000 to 6,000 possible illegal electric connections within the CENECO franchise area, Negros Power
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Provincial Legal Officer Atty. Alberto Nellas Jr. yesterday said that Councilor Donato Dumaguit may still file a motion for consideration, regarding his expulsion from the Sangguniang Bayan of La Castellana in Negros Occidental. The expulsion of
CHAMPION. Base-AO Del Jaena, composed of clustered Barangays Bato, Sewahon, Taba-ao, Plaridel, and Lopez Jaena, was adjudged the first place winner of the Sinigayan Festival 2024 street dance competition* Andrew Altarejos photo
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Amid disputes with China over the West Philippine Sea, House Bill 7819, known as the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and authored by Negros Occidental Third District Rep. Jose Francisco Benitez, is now on its way to
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Army’s 79th Infantry Battalion reached out to the family of Jose Caramihan, one of the three suspected New People’s Army rebels who died in a series of encounters on February 21 in Brgy. Pinapugasan, Escalante
On Wednesday, the Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) organized the “Negros Island Power Forum” at L’Fisher Hotel, which was aimed at addressing critical issues concerning power distribution in Negros Island. According to a press release from the
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO A resolution requesting the Permits and Licensing Office and the Office of the Building Official (OBO) to strictly implement City Ordinance No. 08-16-774, or “The Accessibility Ordinance for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and Senior Citizens in
The Bacolod City Fire Station launched the “Reels-On-The-Bus” Fire Safety Advocacy Campaign, spearheaded by City Fire Marshal FCInsp. Stephen Jardeleza, in partnership with Negros East Transport Service Cooperative (NETSCO) and the City Government of Bacolod (BCD PIO), according to a
Four associations from Bacolod City received livelihood grants of P150,000 each from Mag Negosyo ta day (MTD) yesterday, a press release from the Office of Vice President, Sara Duterte said. The four beneficiaries are the Kabalaka People’s Livelihood Association, Manayaosayao
A total of 1,166 Victorias City scholars received educational assistance worth P5,000 from the Office of Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez at the Victorias City Coliseum on March 16. The payout covered the first and second semesters of Academic Year 2023-2024.
Local athletes, sports standouts, coaches and school heads from twelve private universities and colleges in Negros island will converge at STI West Negros University in Bacolod City, to compete in various sports and cultural events in the 1st Negros Island
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The relentless efforts of the Police Regional Office 6 toward a gun-free community led to the recovery of 998 loose firearms and 122 explosives, while 182 suspects were arrested in the first quarter of 2024. Of
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Police personnel in Western Visayas have been repeatedly reminded of the “no-take policy” in the campaign against illegal gambling, which prohibits all PNP members from taking any money from illegal gambling operations, as they would face
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Negros Museum in Bacolod City is hosting an all-women Korean art exhibition from April 19 to 22. Bacolod Councilor Em Ang, chair of the Sangguniang Panlungsod Committee on History, Culture and Arts, was guest of
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO McDonald’s Philippines launched its Crave & Claim campaign in Bacolod City, featuring exclusive deals and discounts that customers could avail of exclusively on the McDonald’s App until April 30. The campaign was launched by McDonald’s Philippines
