• 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
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Occidental Board Member Anton Occeño yesterday clarified that there was no announcement or endorsement, from five mayors in the 5th district of Negros Occidental, of Dina Arroyo-Tantoco, a niece of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. There
In a bid to boost its environment protection and preservation efforts particularly on reducing plastic waste, the City Government of Bago has pioneered the implementation of a community-based waste-to-cash program in Negros Occidental. Dubbed “Aling Tindera Plastic Waste to Cash,”
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The municipality of Cauayan in Negros Occidental, is receiving a grant of P467 million worth of infrastructure projects from the Philippine Rural Development Project, under the Department of Agriculture, Mayor John Rey Tabujara disclosed yesterday. Tabujara
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
Over a thousand remaining evacuees in two sites in La Castellana, Negros Occidental, received assistance from civic organizations led by the Rotary Club of Bacolod Central, along with the Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI), and the Negros
While there a many, even infinite, marks of a true believer of Christ, at least we can mention two that can clearly identify us as true Christians. These are when we know how to really pray, addressing God as our
The Philippines’ ranking in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap 2024 report dropped nine places, placing 25th out of 146 economies in terms of gender parity, down from 16th spot last year. Although it remains among the leading countries
EXERCISE. The BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301) will represent the Philippine Coast Guard in the Regional Marine Pollution Exercise (MARPOLEX) 2024, with the Japan and Indonesia Coast Guards, within the territorial waters of Bacolod City, from June 24 to 28.*
Global brandy and whisky conglomerate Emperador Inc. has allocated P6.5 billion for capital expenditures in 2024. In a statement, it said that the bulk of the capex will be for the company’s whisky business, particularly for the Dalmore distillery expansion
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Pest infestations have wreaked havoc on 125 hectares of sugarcane and corn plantations in three local government units of Negros Occidental, initially affecting 208 farmers, according to reports of the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist. In
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN While the majority of La Castellana residents affected by the Kanlaon volcano phreatic eruption have gone home, the lack of water supply remains a perennial problem. Dr. Adriano Suba-an, regional director of Department of Health Western
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Armyworms were also reported to have attacked corn crops in three more local government units in Negros Occidental. Nilo Basco, coordinator of the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist Crop Protection, disclosed on Friday that armyworms hit
PrimeWater Bacolod, together with its joint venture partner, Bacolod City Water District (BACIWA), yesterday signed a bulk water supply agreement with Bacolod Bulk Water Inc. (BBWI), to provide additional water supply in Bacolod City. According to a press release, the
