• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Confederation of Sugar Producers Association Incorporated (CONFED) has sought government intervention to cushion the crushing economic impact on sugar farmers, amid challenges to the sugar industry that are expected to be aggravated by the war
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The adoption of energy saving measures by the Negros Occidental provincial government in all its facilities, long before the start of the Middle East armed conflict, resulted in the significant drop of its power bills, Provincial
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The killing spree of civilians perpetrated by the New People’s Army continues without let up, following the admission of the summary execution of three more victims killed on February 28 and March 4, in the barangays
• THERESA MAE DULMAN The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod approved a new measure requiring the establishment of human rights desks in every barangay to facilitate the reporting and monitoring of civil and political rights violations. Known as the “Bacolod City Human
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The congressional office of Representative Alfredo Abelardo Benitez extended assistance to families affected by a recent fire incident in Purok Lamperong, Barangay 2, Bacolod City, providing packed meals and hot soup to those displaced by the
REOPENED. The floating cottages at the Lapus-Lapus–Macaoagao Local Conservation Area in Sagay City, which officially reopened following rehabilitation efforts after being damaged by Typhoon Tino last year.* Lapus-Lapus Floating Cottage photo
• THERESA MAE DULMAN The Land Transportation Office – Negros Island Region (LTO-NIR) issued a show cause order against a minor observed performing a dangerous ‘superman’ stunt while speeding along the highway of Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental. The incident
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO A resolution commending and congratulating fellow Sangguniang member, Jason Isidro Villarosa, for being elected as national public relations officer of the National Movement of Young Legislators, was approved by the Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod Tuesday. Authored by
• THERESA MAE DULMAN Authorities have identified the body of a man discovered in Barangay Pahanocoy, Bacolod City, on Thursday morning, March 5. The victim has been identified as 32-year-old alias ‘Welton,’ a resident of Barangay Tangub. Bacolod Police Station
• THERESA MAE DULMAN The Bacolod City Veterinary Office (CVO) has confirmed the passing of a female dog rescued from the fire that struck Purok Lampirong, Barangay 2, on March 5. Despite receiving immediate medical intervention from the city’s veterinary
Sagay Mayor Leo Rafael “Bebo” Cueva called for stronger efforts in shaping values-driven youth as Sagay City hosted the 72nd Annual Council Meeting of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines–Negros Occidental Council at the State University of Northern Negros –
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The United Sugar Producers’ Federation of the Philippines (UNIFED) issued a board resolution expressing strong opposition to the proposed increase in real property tax in Negros Occidental. In their resolution, UNIFED urged concerned authorities to “reconsider
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Former Senate president Francis “Chiz” Escudero is urging the national and local governments to immediately provide a “fuel differential subsidy” to drivers of public jeepneys, taxis, tricycles and transport operators this April, stressing that the temporary
FUEL SUBSIDY. Tricycle drivers in Silay City, Negros Occidental gather to receive a fuel subsidy of P5,000 each from the national government through the City Social Welfare and Development Office, on April 8.* Silay City PIO photo
Old Sagay Elementary School (OSES) marked its 100th year with a Centennial Celebration and Appreciation Night on March 31 at the Brgy. Old Sagay Covered Court, highlighting its role in shaping generations of learners and contributing to the growth of
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Army soldiers are still pursuing remnants of the New People’s Army they encountered twice on April 6 in Sitio Pinyahon, Barangay Minautok, Calatrava, as evacuees from the area returned to their respective homes, Brig. Gen. Ted
