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• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The provincial government of Negros Occidental is eyeing the rebidding of its P1.2 billion bulk water project, which was marked by the participation of a lone bidder, citing the high tariff being asked for the water.
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Describing the spread of Red Striped Soft Scale Insect (RSSI) as ‘alarming,’ with the number of infected sugarcane fields having quadrupled in just eight days, the Sugar Regulatory Administration is seeking emergency powers, and the help
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson on Monday ruled out closing the borders of Negros Occidental, amid confirmed emerging diseases in the islands of Panay and Siquijor, which already logged two fatalities. “We are not experiencing any cases
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Kanlaon Volcano emitted ash on June 2, with plumes reaching up to 1,200 meters high, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The ash emission recorded by PHIVOLCS was between 1:38pm to 2:07pm
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson is expected to lead on June 28 the oathtaking of reelected and newly elected provincial officials of Negros Occidental who won in the recently concluded May 12 elections. Other elected provincial officials
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Amlig-Tubig coalition has long been at the forefront when it comes to the protection of consumers’ rights to accessible, affordable, sufficient, and quality water supply and services, way back 2019, since the time when the
The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) joined the Bacolod Express Service Office (BESO) initiative, which is aimed at delivering fast and accessible government services to the public. Effective yesterday, the BCPO will be offering National Police Clearance Services at the
TREE PLANTING. 300 grafted duhat seedlings from the Victorias City Nursery were planted by volunteers as part of the city’s Environment Week celebration.* Victorias City PIO photo
The Technological University of the Philippines-Visayas (TUPV) was recognized by CHED Negros Island Region’s 1st Regional Quality Awards at Luce Auditorium, Silliman University, Dumaguete City, held on May 30. Commission on Higher Education (CHED) XVIII or NIR, led by Regional
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The implementation of a Smart Agriculture Project, an initiative aimed at introducing advanced farming technologies to increase agricultural production, improve farmers’ incomes, and promote a more sustainable agricultural system, is being eyed for implementation in Negros
• 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
• THERESA MAE DULMAN The Bacolod City Government officially turned over 222 smart televisions to 70 public schools to strengthen digital learning in local classrooms. Funded through a P7.34 million allocation from the Special Education Fund, the project aims to
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Representative Julio Ledesma IV has called Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano “a disgrace to the Senate” and vowed to seek declarations of persona non grata against him from local government units (LGUs) in the first district
• THERESA MAE DULMAN Police arrested a 76-year-old carpenter listed as the Negros Island Region’s fifth most wanted fugitive during a manhunt operation in Barangay Old Sagay, Negros Occidental, on Tuesday, June 2. The suspect, identified by the alias ‘Moden,’
• THERESA MAE DULMAN The Land Transportation Office – Negros Island Region (LTO-NIR) launched an investigation into an incident involving an employee at its Himamaylan District Office and a vlogger-client, following concerns circulating on social media. LTO-NIR said the employee,
