An explosive eruption occurred at the summit vent of Kanlaon Volcano at 3:03 PM yesterday, producing a voluminous plume that rapidly rose to 3,000 meters above the vent and drifted west-southwest.* Screengrab from PHIVOLCS footage
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Electric and Power Corporation (Negros Power) announced on Monday that the distribution of customer bills is back to normal following the transition and data migration process from the system of Central Negros Electric Cooperative (CENECO).
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Department of Interior and Local Government yesterday honored and recognized the province of Negros Occidental and 18 local government units, for being among the awardees of the 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG). Interior
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has issued a warning that Kanlaon volcano, which is under Alert Level 3 (magmatic unrest), could generate lahar. “Precautionary measures should be in place because if there’s rainfall, our
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez issued a clarification on the reclassification of Victorias as a 4th class city, pointing out that the data used by the Department of Finance, under RA 11964, was based on the submitted
Bacolod Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has instructed the Bacolod City DRRMO to provide transportation support for Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Department of Health (DOH) personnel, ensuring assistance reaches affected LGUs and facilitating the delivery of essential
The new 2nd Class City classification of Himamaylan is a gift to Himamaylanons this Yuletide Season, a press release from Himamaylan LGU said. Mayor Raymund Tongson sees the elevation of Himamaylan City as proof that the programs in the “Land
Talisay Mayor Neil Lizares led the 2024 Christmas Tree lights-on ceremony at the Talisay Plaza on Friday. “Tonight, we gather here in the heart of Talisay to celebrate the spirit of joy, hope, and togetherness as we officially welcome the
We have to be more keenly aware of this truth of our faith. Our actions can and should have eternal value. And this can happen when everything we do is done with God and for God. It’s when we do
A sermon is something that we all try to avoid, but as Catholics, it is something we subject ourselves to at least once a week when we go to mass. As humans, a long and boring sermon is almost always
• THERESA MAE DULMAN Authorities seized P952,000 worth of suspected shabu from a high-value individual (HVI) following a buy-bust operation yesterday in Purok Cereza South, Barangay 3, Bacolod City. The sting operation resulted in the arrest of a 23-year-old suspect
• THERESA MAE DULMAN A 51-year-old man drowned in a river in Barangay Bi-ao, in the town of Binalbagan, Negros Occidental, on Sunday, May 31, after reportedly suffering an epileptic seizure while bathing. The victim, identified only by his alias
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod is urging the Bacolod City Police Office – Philippine National Police to intensify police visibility, and crime prevention measures following the recent hold-up incident involving a doctor in Brgy. 19, Bacolod City.
• THERESA MAE DULMAN About 113,000 public school students in Bacolod City will receive free school supplies for the academic year which will begin on June 8. Mayor Greg Gasataya announced the distribution will take place on the first day
It’s to fall in love, of course. But the true love that should fill our mind and heart with desires and concern to reach out to the others, to help and understand them, to find excuses for their shortcomings, quick
DANCE! The first-ever Sugata Dance Competition was held at the fountain area of Silay City public plaza, as part of the opening salvo of the Kansilay Festival yesterday in Silay City, Negros Occidental.* Andrew Altarejos photo
