July 3, 2025

SRA acting to prevent RSSI spread to Mindanao

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN With sugarcane farms in the islands of Negros and Panay already affected by the red-striped soft-scale insect (RSSI) infestation, the Sugar Regulatory Administration and farmers have joined hands to prevent the pests from infecting Mindanao, especially

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Escaped IDPs return to evacuation camp

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Several families of internally displaced persons (IDPs) have returned to their assigned evacuation center in La Castellana, Negros Occidental, after being persuaded to do so by local government officials, Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office head

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Lack of midwives in Moises Padilla being addressed

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The shortage of midwives in Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental, has been addressed by the administration of re-elected Mayor Ella Celestina Garcia-Yulo. Yulo, now on her third and final term as mayor of Moises Padilla, disclosed on

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Reshuffling at BCPO

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Six police commissioned officers (PCOs) got new assignments as a result of a reshuffling at the Bacolod City Police Office, as ordered by P/Col. Joeresty Coronica, the BCPO director. PMaj. Elmer Bonilla was designated as head

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6 PRO-NIR units in the running for awards

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Six police units in Negros Island Region are candidates for the awards as best PNP units in the country, in line with the celebration of the 124th Police Service Anniversary on August 8 this year. The

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Bacolod SP assigns committee heads

• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Sangguniang Panlungsod of Bacolod City designated 33 committee chairmanship assignments during its inaugural session yesterday at the SP Hall of the Bacolod City Government Center. Bacolod Vice Mayor Claudio Jesus Raymundo “Kalaw” Puentevella will chair

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Murcia mayor unveils 3rd term vision

During his oath-taking for his third term on June 26, Murcia Mayor Gerry Rojas vowed that he will further enhance the infrastructure development necessary for the continued vibrant exchange of goods and services in the town, so that Murcia can

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OVP refutes newspaper front page story

The Office of the Vice President strongly refutes the Manila Standard’s front-page story published on July 1, titled “VP Sara opposes sale, wants Rody’s house to be a museum,” a press release from the OVP said. The article falsely claims

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Creek settlers to receive relocation aid

• THERESA MAE DULMAN The Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD), is scheduled to release financial assistance to 37 informal settler families currently residing along Mambuloc Creek in Purok Balinday, Barangay 2, Bacolod City. DSSD Head Dr. Richelle Verdeprado-Mangga

P30M in illegal fishing gear, smuggled items seized in 2025

• RICHARD T. CABALLERO JR. The Negros Occidental Provincial Police Office (NOcPPO) reported significant strides in their law enforcement efforts in 2025, seizing over P30 million worth of illegal fishing paraphernalia and smuggled items. According to the NOcPPO accomplishments report,

Hazardous waste

The death toll from the Binaliw landfill landslide at Cebu City has increased to eight as of yesterday, while 28 remain missing and 18 people have been hospitalized following the incident that occurred at a waste management facility of Prime

Almost P1M shabu seized in EB Magalona, 6 arrested

• RICHARD T. CABALLERO JR. Authorities seized nearly P1 million worth of suspected shabu and apprehended six drug personalities in a buy-bust operation at Hacienda Bato, Barangay Nanca, EB Magalona, Negros Occidental, on Wednesday afternoon. The arrested individuals were identified

Fil-Indian faces charges over road rage assault of minor

• THERESA MAE DULMAN A 22-year-old Filipino-Indian national is facing criminal charges under the child abuse law after allegedly assaulting a 16-year-old student during a traffic altercation in Purok Santan, Barangay Taculing, Bacolod City, on Tuesday afternoon, January 6. Bacolod