• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Department of Health reported 96 fireworks-related injuries in Negros Island for the period covering December 21 last year to January 2 this year. The report from the DOH Negros Island Region Center for Health and
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday called on the Sugar Regulatory Administration and sugar federations to set aside their differences and start working together to address the continuing drop in sugar prices. Negros Occidental Rep.
WATER RATION. La Castellana Fire Station personnel filling the water tanks at the evacuation center and livestock water troughs as part of their response to the Mt. Kanlaon eruption.* BFP 6 La Castellana Fire Station photo
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Almost 50,000 students in 88 schools have been affected by the eruption of Kanlaon volcano, as of January 2, according to the Department of Education. Records of the Department of Education indicated that 49,577 students have
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Department of Justice – Parole and Probation Administration (DOJ-PPA) Region 6 recently awarded 30 house and lot packages to deserving probationers and parolees at Sweet Homes Paradise Village, Barangay Talongonan, Passi City in Iloilo, enhancing
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently signed the P6.326-trillion General Appropriations Act for 2025—a budget that reflects our shared commitment to uplifting the lives of every Filipino and securing a brighter future for all, said a press release from the House
The president of the Alliance of Concerned Consumers in Electricity and Social Services (ACCESS) is urging the consumers of Negros Power to join their movement in supporting the power utility firm. “As we navigate the new year 2025 Negros Power
January 3 being the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus, we are reminded and encouraged to develop and have a special devotion to this name which means a world of goodness for all of us. This should not just
It’s that time of year again, when we cannot help but take some time to review our lives, while at the same time look forward to what lies ahead. At the end of those moments of reflection come the usual
Health advocates are urging the public to adopt healthier habits in 2025, including replacing poor food choices to help prevent noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and mental health illnesses. According to the Healthy Philippines Alliance (HPA), ultra-processed
Globe built over 10 new sites across Iloilo province in 2024, further strengthening connectivity through enhanced digital infrastructure to boost its economic potential. Iloilo, recognized for its thriving economy, continues to shine with an impressive 10.5 percent growth rate in
The Incident Management Team of TF Kanlaon conducted an ocular inspection and situational awareness assessment within the permanent danger zone in Brgy. Cabagnaan, La Castellana, Negros Occidental, where farmers were harvesting their vegetables.* OCD6 photo
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Farmers have resumed the harvesting of mature sugarcanes within the six kilometer extended danger zone of Kanlaon volcano, after the Office of the Civil Defense lifted its suspension. Donato Sermeno III, Office of the Civil Defense
BAYANIHAN. Residents demonstrated their Bayanihan spirit by coming together to assist in the delivery and installation of temporary shelters for families of Bago City displaced by the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano.* OCD photo
The Sugar Council praised Sugar Regulatory Administrator Pablo Luis Azcona for coming up with the program which benefits sugar farmers and for conducting consultations with all industry stakeholders before finalizing the sugar order for the said program. “We laud Administrator
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A minor was reported to by the police to have been declared dead on arrival at a hospital, after allegedly killing herself on Saturday at Hacienda Margasa 2 in Barangay E. Lopez, Silay City, Negros Occidental.
