April 13, 2026

Transport strike set in Bacolod

• THERESA MAE DULMAN Around 1,000 traditional jeepney units in Bacolod City are scheduled to participate in a transport strike on Wednesday, April 15, joining a broader nationwide protest. The strike is organized by the Bacolod Alliance of Commuters and

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No immediate increase in RPT – Capitol clarifies

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN “No immediate increase in real property taxes.” That was the clarification made by Provincial Administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz in response to the statement issued by the United Sugar Producers’ Federation (UNIFED) opposing a proposed increase in

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LTO-NIR vows zero corruption

• THERESA MAE DULMAN The Land Transportation Office–Negros Island Region (LTO-NIR) has committed to a zero corruption environment, following the termination of job order personnel linked to illegal fixing activities. In a statement, OIC Regional Director Jeck Conlu reaffirmed the

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Bacolod e-mobility ordinance passes first reading

A proposed measure seeking to transform Bacolod City’s transport system through the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and e-mobility solutions has recently passed the first reading before the Sangguniang Panlungsod. Authored by City Councilor  Caesar Distrito, the proposed “Bacolod City

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P272K shabu seized in Bacolod

• THERESA MAE DULMAN Authorities seized an estimated P272,000 worth of suspected shabu following a buy-bust operation in Barangay 6, Bacolod City, early Saturday, April 11. Operatives of the City Drug Enforcement Unit conducted the sting operation at approximately 3:23

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Solar to power irrigation systems – Capitol

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Negros Occidental provincial government is expanding its renewable energy initiative by planning to shift irrigation systems from fuel-powered operations to solar energy, aiming to reduce costs and improve efficiency for farmers and irrigators. Governor Eugenio

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DEVOTION. The Feast of San Vicente de Vito attracted devotees to the St. Vincent Ferrer Parish Shrine in Brgy. Vito, Sagay City, where they offer prayers, ask for healing, or even miracles.* Sagay City PIO photo

Bacolod brgy athletes join Cong. Albee sportsfest

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Cong. Albee Sportsfest 2026 officially opened on May 9 with a festive ceremony attended by local officials and special guest Filipino-American professional basketball player Ray Parks Jr., marking the start of one of the biggest

NTF-ELCAC to CHR: Don’t forget victims of NPA terrorism

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) urged the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) not to overlook victims of alleged New People’s Army (NPA) atrocities as it conducts an inquiry into “red-tagging.”

Zone 7 coaches join SBP development program

In a strong stride toward strengthening grassroots basketball across the country, SBP Zone 7 coaches Mark Jomalesa and John Imperio became the first participants of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas Inc. (SBP) Pilot Program for Coaches Development, to be held