January 23, 2025

11 NIR LGUs classified as ASF ‘pink zones’

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Eleven towns and cities in Negros Island Region have been classified as “pink zones” by the Department of Agriculture National African Swine Fever Prevention and Control Program. They are cities of Kabankalan, San Carlos, Silay, Victorias,

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OCD wants detailed Kanlaon contingency plans

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Office of the Civil Defense wants the detailed contingency plans of local government units, especially La Castellana in Negros Occidental, in case of another eruption of Kanlaon volcano. Task Force Kanlaon chief Raul Fernandez, the

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WV cops seize P2.6M drugs in 24 hours

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) reported that it confiscated about 393 grams of suspected shabu with a market value of P2.67 million in Western Visayas, within 24 hours of anti-drug operations, from 5:59 a.m. of

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City Council approves P5M for 20th Bacolaodiat

The Bacolod City Council has greenlit a P5-million financial assistance package for the much-anticipated 20th Bacolaodiat Festival, set to usher in the Chinese Lunar New Year from January 31 to February 2. Councilor Jude Thaddeus Sayson, chair of the City

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Photo of the Day

DEMO. The Sagay City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office conducted demonstrations during the State University of Northern Negros university week, exposing students to life saving knowledge and practices.* Sagay City DRRMO photo

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Relate everything to Christ’s victory

That’s the ideal thing to do. Whatever be the events and circumstances of our life, whether happy or sad, a victory or a defeat, etc., we should be quick to relate them to Christ’s victory of his passion, death and

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Risk management

According to the Global Risks Report 2025 released by the World Economic Forum (WEF), the biggest threats to the Philippines in the next two years are an economic downturn and poverty, which could put a damper on the government goal

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‘Lights Up, Sounds Down’

Socialization is challenging for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) due to sensory issues and communication overload. This is why individuals on the spectrum rarely, if ever, go to cinemas or feel comfortable attending gatherings, as social situations can overwhelm

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Bacolod City recognizes excellence in radio industry

The City Government of Bacolod marked World Radio Day with the Kalantipan sa Kahanginan: The Broadcast Excellence Awards 2025, recognizing the outstanding contributions of radio in serving and informing the community. According to a press release from the Bacolod PIO,

9,827 affected by sulfuric smell, water contamination

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Two days after the ash eruptions of Kanlaon volcano on February 15, residents of Barangay Mailum in Bago City, Negros Occidental, which has a population of 9,827, are still suffering from a sulfuric stench, aside from

State security forces commit to secure elections

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Amid threats of another Kanlaon volcano eruption, the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office, 303rd Infantry Brigade, and the Philippine Coast Guard gave their commitments to ensure that the May 12 elections in the province will be

Newly opened McDonald’s shut down over fire permit

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Bacolod City Government has temporarily shut down the newly opened McDonald’s Buri Road branch, which had just started operations on February 1, due to its failure to secure a fire safety permit from the Bureau

Election contingency plans pressed for time

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Commission on Election appears to be running out of time as it aims to complete its election contingency plans needed to push through with the elections in areas affected by a Kanlaon eruption, as La

Medical mission at ‘Balay Daku’

• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Lions In Sight Mission of California and Nevada conducted a medical mission at the Javellana Mansion “Balay Daku” in Bago City yesterday afternoon, in partnership with the Bacolod City Host Lions Club, which had more