Three local government units (LGUs) in Negros Oriental have been upgraded from the African swine fever (ASF) red zone to pink classification and can now send hogs outside the province. Jaymar Vilos, information officer-designate of the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO), said the LGUs are Vallehermoso, Ayungon and Bais City. They were upgraded to pink zone …
Monthly Archives: January 2025
Kanlaon emits ash anew, logs 15 volcanic quakes
The Kanlaon Volcano in the Visayas had two ash emissions and 15 volcanic earthquakes, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The ash emission events lasted from 29 to 36 minutes, Phivolcs said in its bulletin issued on Saturday, January 25. The volcano also emitted 3,028 tons of sulfur dioxide on Friday, January …
5 arrested over poll gun ban violations
By JEN BAYLON Five individuals were arrested for violating the gun ban in relation to the 2025 midterm elections, the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) said. NOCPPO spokesperson Police Captain Judesses Catalogo said the arrests took place in various locations, such as Cadiz City, where one .22 revolver was recovered; Sagay City, where two …
Canlaon mayor welcomes inquiry on use of disaster response funds
Canlaon City Mayor Jose Chubasco Cardenas has assured the public of transparency and accountability in handling operations in response to the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon. The mayor welcomed independent investigations and emphasized that the Incident Management System meticulously records all transactions and financial activities related to disaster response efforts. “We understand the concerns raised regarding …
Visual artists celebrate Visayan life on canvas
The City of Cadiz in Negros Occidental has united 300 visual artists in the first Visayas-wide painting competition, themed “Pagsibol sa Kabihasnang Pamumuhay,” which celebrates Visayan life. It was the first time Cadiz opened its doors to other artists in the Visayas since the city government-led competition started in 2019. Cebu’s Jayson Droña bagged the …
Dinagyang Festival going international
The Iloilo Dinagyang Festival is ready to take the international stage as it culminated its 2025 festivities yesterday. Iloilo Festival Foundation Inc. president Allan Ryan Tan, in his message during the tribes competition, announced that Dinagyang will perform in Auckland, New Zealand in November. The Department of Tourism-Western Visayas, through Director Crisanta Marlene Rodriquez, also …
Chua tallies 15 as Blackwater bows to NorthPort
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Justin Chua’s solid offensive game went for naught as the Blackwater Bossing suffered a 120-93 defeat to the NorthPort Batang Pier to close out their PBA Commissioner’s Cup campaign at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City on Saturday night, January 25. The Bacolod City native big man finished with 15 points, all …
Negrense Bertolano’s effort not enough as Farm Fresh loses anew
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Alyssa Bertolano had a decent all-around game but the Farm Fresh Foxies bowed to the Chery Tiggo Crossovers, 21-25, 25-14, 25-17, 25-20, in the PVL 2nd All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Saturday night, January 25. The Negros Occidental’s Talisay City native volleybelle finished with nine …
Wembanyama, Spurs fall to Haliburton-inspired Pacers
Victor Wembanyama’s “priceless” week in Paris ended in defeat as Tyrese Haliburton’s hot shooting fired the Indiana Pacers to a 136-98 NBA victory over the San Antonio Spurs. In the Bercy Arena where he won the Olympic gold medal with the USA last year, Haliburton poured in 16 points in the third quarter on the …
‘The future is now’; Capitol sets P30-M budget for Panaad sa Negros Festival
By JEN BAYLON A P30 million budget has been allocated by the Negros Occidental provincial government for the 29th Panaad sa Negros Festival from March 24 to 30. Each participating town and city in the province will be provided P400,000 in financial assistance, and P50,000 each for Lin-ay sa Negros contestants. Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz …