November 30, 2024

NEPC to replace Bacolod-Silay 69kV subtransmission line

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Bacolod-Silay subtransmission line, inherited by the Central Negros Electric Cooperative (CENECO) from the National Transmission Corporation in 1980, which has now rendered 44 years of service, is up replacement, disclosed Engr. Leomel Tambanillo, Negros Power

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Negros SP to approve P6.45B 2025 budget next week

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Sanggunian Panlalawigan of Negros Occidental is expected to approve on December 3 the proposed P6.45 billion budget of the province for 2025, disclosed Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer on Friday. He said they are waiting for

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5 more ash eruptions recorded at Kanlaon

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) recorded 5 more ash emissions or “ashing” events at Kanlaon Volcano. In an advisory issued yesterday, PHIVOLCS said the ash eruptions lasted five to 10 minutes. It also

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P202.8M health emergency allowances still unpaid

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN More than P202.8 million of health emergency allowances (HEA) intended for payment to health personnel and staff of nine district hospitals managed by the provincial government of Negros Occidental, who rendered services during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Transport strike mulled for Christmas

• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Traditional jeepney drivers in Bacolod City are planning to stage a 5-day transport strike from December 20 to 25, as a Christmas gift to the officials of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), for

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Bacolod housing project set to turn over 296 units

Bacolod City achieved a historic milestone in 2023, becoming the first local government unit to partner with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and PAG-IBIG for the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program under the leadership

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HRAN slams PUV protest dispersal

The Human Rights Advocates Negros condemned Bacolod Police Director Col. Joeresty Coronica for threatening to disperse the peaceful protest of traditional public utility vehicles (PUV) yesterday, according to a press release from HRAN. Coronica’s absurd reasons that the protesters are

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Photo of the Day

READY. The Christmas lights at the Talisay City public plaza and San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish Church are being prepared for the switch-on ceremony scheduled for December 6.* Talisay City PIO photo

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Bacolod City celebrates National Arts Month

Bacolod City is set to come alive with the vibrant energy of its artistic community as the Bacolod City Tourism Development Office proudly presents the National Arts Month 2025 celebration, a press release from the Bacolod Tourism Office said. Happening

Minor eruption recorded at Kanlaon

MUDFLOW. Continuous rainfall has transformed ash deposits into mudflow along the Buhangin River, which flows along La Castellana and Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental.* Moises Padilla DRRMO photo

‘Pilgrims of Hope’

That’s the theme of the Jubilee Year 2025 as declared by Pope Francis last year. The Jubilee Year began last December 24 and will end on January 6, 2026. The idea behind is to encourage everyone to make pilgrimages that

OPA prepares recovery plans for Kanlaon-affected farmers

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist is preparing its recovery plans to help farmers in local government units of Negros Occidental affected by the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano. Provincial Agriculturist Dina Genzola, however, said that they

‘Transference’ solo exhibit opens at the Art District

A milestone solo art exhibit by Ilonggo art – celebre Joe Geraldo opened at the Orange Project Gallery, at the Art District Grounds in Barangay Mandalagan, Bacolod City on February 18, which will run until March 6. “The exhibition marks