• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Following the public consultation on the challenges facing the sugar industry, Negros Occidental 3rd district Representative Javier Miguel Benitez announced on Thursday that there will be an official congressional inquiry before end of February. We have
Coast Guard Sub-Station EB Magalona, in coordination with the MDRRMO, PNP, and BFP, conducted a pre-emptive evacuation at E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental, in preparation for the arrival of Tropical Depression ‘Basyang’.* Philippine Coast Guard photo
• THERESA MAE DULMAN The Advocates of Science and Technology for the People (AGHAM) – Negros Island Chapter issued a statement, criticizing the ‘patchwork’ solutions being implemented by the Bacolod City government to address the escalating flood problems. According to
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Police Regional Office – Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) reported a significant decline of 42 percent in murder cases across the region for January this year, compared to December last year, which it attributed to intensified
• RICHARD T. CABALLERO JR. The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region has placed all police units on heightened alert as Tropical Depression ‘Basyang’ is forecast to affect the Negros Island Region on Friday and Saturday. In line with its preparedness
• RICHARD T. CABALLERO JR. Negros Occidental Public Information Officer Charina Magallanes-Tan has been appointed as the Director of the 30th Panaad sa Negros Festival, scheduled from April 13 to 19, 2026 as the administration aims for a youth-centered festivity.
• THERESA MAE DULMAN The Bacolod City Government issued an urgent appeal to the public to stop the spread of misinformation as Tropical Depression Basyang moved through the region. Mayor Greg Gasataya addressed the circulation of fake news that caused
• THERESA MAE DULMAN A person with a disability (PWD), identified as ‘Tom,’ is now in stable condition after being electrocuted at an overpass in Barangay Mandalagan, Bacolod City, on Thursday evening, February 5. According to Bacolod City Police Station
• RICHARD T. CABALLERO JR. The Police Regional Office Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) executed three anti-loose firearms operations leading to the seizure of guns and the arrest of two individuals in Negros Island Region. The first operation was launched at
• RICHARD T. CABALLERO JR. A 17-year-old was killed over an alleged debt dispute on Thursday along the National Highway of Barangay Refugio, Calatrava, Negros Occidental. The victim was identified as alias Japoy, 17, a resident of Barangay 5, San
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Amid the ongoing raging armed conflict between United States-Israel and Iran, some Negrense Overseas Filipino Workers are seeking repatriation from the Middle East, Provincial Administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz disclosed on Wednesday. Seven Negrense OFWs have requested
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Rotary Peace Fellowship application for fully funded fellowships is now available for master’s degree and professional development certificate programs. The Rotary Peace Fellowship is designed for leaders with work experience in peace and development. Each
One of the things that we are encouraged to learn and develop during this Lenten season is how to be merciful always. This we can gather from the gospel of St. Luke where we hear Christ telling his disciples: “Be
General Alliance of Workers Association (GAWA) secretary general Wennie Sancho projects that the Philippines will be facing challenging times ahead, which conveys the gravity of the situation as a result of the Iran-U.S.-Israel war in the Middle East, which he
FIRE CALL. Volunteer firefighters rush to respond to the fire at Purok Katilingban, Barangay 39 in Bacolod City that affected more than 207 families on February 27.* Chamber Volunteer Fire Brigade photo
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO A resolution expressing the strong and urgent support for the immediate enactment of a comprehensive Anti-Political Dynasty Law, was approved by the Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod yesterday. The resolution authored by Councilor Celia Matea Flor, said Article
