• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported the continuing increased unrest of Kanlaon volcano, almost a week after its phreatic eruption on June 3, while the state weather bureau, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez yesterday urged the killers of Nicus Balagusa, who was shot and killed helplessly in front of his parents, inside their residence, to surrender immediately. In a statement, Benitez said that
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN PrimeWater, with its joint venture partner, Bacolod City Water District (BACIWA) has issued a statement that it has already delivered an additional 2 million liters per day (MLD) of water supply, through the recently accomplished pipeline
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A series of buy bust operations on June 7 and 8, in Negros Occidental led to the confiscation of more than P1 million worth of suspected shabu from 15 arrested drug peddlers, while a policeman was
“Murcia is the first town in Negros Occidental to have a sanitary landfill. Out of the 19 towns and 13 cities in the province, we are only the 12th LGU to have this facility; the other 11 LGUs with sanitary
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Police Regional Office 6 reported to have accounted for 89 fugitives in week-long manhunt operations in Western Visayas. Of the 70 operations across the region from June 1 to 7, 40 of 89 fugitives were
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A police non-commissioned officer who was injured during a buy bust operation, after being shot by a fleeing drug peddler, in Brgy. Magticol, Toboso, Negros Occidental, got a medal, in recognition of his bravery, and financial
House Assistant Majority Leader and Zambales 1st District Rep. Jay Khonghun is calling for a congressional probe into the alleged failure of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to provide adequate boats and other necessary support for fishermen
In a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and service quality, MORE Power, a sister company of Negros Electric and Power Corp, has stepped up to support Negros Power in its preparations for the imminent operation in central Negros.
A Philippine Red Cross water tanker distributes drinking water in lahar affected areas of Brgy. Cabagna-an in La Castellana, Negros Occidental.*
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO A diverse group of talented Negrense artists comes together to showcase their unique perspectives and creative expressions in a group art exhibition titled “Kaleidoscope.” The show opened at the White Space Gallery at the Art District,
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The absence of human settlements within the four kilometer Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) of the Kanlaon volcano within La Castellana, Negros Occidental, is being pushed by Mayor Alme Rhummyla Nicor Mangilimutan. The mayor disclosed on Wednesday
INFESTATION. Rep. Emilio Bernardino Yulo inspects an armyworm infestation in some areas of the Negros Occidental 5th district.*
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Occidental now has an additional district engineering office of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed on June 13 Republic Act No. 12002, creating the Negros Occidental Fifth District
Following the passage of R.A. 12000, or the creation of Negros Island Region, signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday, Mundial de Futbol continues with the theme of the unification of Negrenses as teams from the cities of Dumaguete,
While the Regional Wage Boards (RWB’s) all over the country shall follow the marching order of Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr., announced during the 2024 Labor Day celebration to “review” the existing minimum wage rates, the order to review is not
