• RICHARD T. CABALLERO JR. Amid an observed increase in respiratory illnesses in Negros Occidental, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) said that there have been no recorded cases of the “super flu” in the province. Dr. Girlie Pinongan, PHO Head,
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The National Federation of Sugarcane Planters (NFSP) has reiterated its opposition to any measure, under whatever pretext, that will ultimately allow additional imported sugar into the country, whether this year or in 2027. This was after
• THERESA MAE DULMAN Mayor Greg Gasataya has asserted that the Bacolod City diversion channel flood control project located along Burgos Street should be made operational immediately, prioritizing its functionality over the new design changes proposed by the Department of
ILLUMINATED. The San Diego Pro-Cathedral, in Silay City, Negros Occidental, marked its 100th anniversary on January 12 with a newly illuminated exterior.* Silay City PIO photo
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported increased seismic activity at Kanlaon Volcano, as it recorded 45 volcano-tectonic (VT) earthquakes on January 14, which strongly indicates rising magma towards its surface. Mari-Andylene Quintia, PHIVOLCS resident
A landmark measure requiring prior consultation, coordination, local clearance, and transparency before any national government infrastructure project can commence within the City of Bacolod, was approved by the Sangguniang Panlungsod on third and final reading yesterday. Authored by Councilor Caesar
• THERESA MAE DULMAN Bacolod City is set to become the first in the Negros Island Region (NIR) to utilize electric patrol cars, as the city government prepares to donate ten electric vehicles (EV) to the Bacolod City Police Office
• RICHARD T. CABALLERO JR. The Police Regional Office in Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) augmented a total of 150 police personnel to Cebu City, who will be on duty on January 15 to 18 for the celebration of the Sinulog
• RICHARD T. CABALLERO JR. A 39-year-old male laborer sustained multiple injuries after his companion stabbed him during a drinking session at Barangay Lima-Lima, Isabela, Negros Occidental, on Tuesday afternoon. Investigations by the Isabela PNP revealed that, prior to the
• RICHARD T. CABALLERO JR. / THERESA MAE DULMAN A 34-year-old motorist was killed after he was crashed at the dead-end portion of the National Road in Sitio Quarry, Barangay Rafaela Barrera, Sagay City, Negros Occidental on late evening of
