By JEN BAYLON The Commission on Elections in Negros Island Region (Comelec-NIR) will implement some adjustments in contingency plans if Kanlaon Volcano is placed under Alert Level 4. Comelec-NIR Director Lionel Marco Castillano said some changes need to be adopted, and the established contingency plan will be followed during the electoral process in the midterm elections …
Monthly Archives: February 2025
Launch of peso-denominated interest rate hedge
By Ignacio R. Bunye Today marks a significant milestone for the Philippine financial market as the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corp. (PDEx) introduces the country’s first peso-denominated interest rate hedge. This innovative derivative product promises to offer investors a powerful tool to mitigate interest rate risks, marking a crucial step toward a more robust and …
The college dropout dilemma
By Herman M. Lagon Even though the state wants to provide free tuition for all state university and college (SUC) students, four out of 10 students drop out. The government’s landmark Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act authored by Senator Bam Aquino changed the game for many, opening doors previously reserved for the wealthy. …
Dengue claims 3 lives in NegOcc, cases up 335%
By JEN BAYLON Negros Occidental is grappling with a severe dengue outbreak, reporting 509 cases from January 1 to February 1, a staggering 335.04 percent increase compared to the 117 cases recorded during the same period last year, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) said. The surge has resulted in three confirmed dengue-related deaths in the …
NegOcc solons endorse impeachment complaint vs. VP Sara
By JEN BAYLON Seven representatives in Negros Occidental have endorsed the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. The representatives who signed the complaint are Bacolod City Lone District Representative Greg Gasataya, Negros Occidental 1st District Representative Gerardo Valmayor Jr., 2nd District Representative Alfredo Marañon III, Abang Lingkod Party-list Representative Stephen Paduano, 4th District Representative …
Minor eruption recorded at Kanlaon
A minor explosive eruption occurred at the summit crater of Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island at 3:11 p.m. yesterday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The eruption lasted two minutes based on seismic and infrasound records from the Kanlaon Volcano Network. The eruption generated a poorly visible plume that rose 600 meters above …
Promoted Bacolod, NegOcc cops urged to elevate performance
The 744 promoted personnel of Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) and Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) were challenged by their respective superiors yesterday to elevate their performance in serving their respective communities. A total of 527 officers under the NOCPPO and the national support units of the Philippine National Police (PNP), and 217 others …
927 PDLs in NegOr eligible to vote in 2025 midterm polls
Of the total 978,643 registered voters in the province, some 927 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) under the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) will be voting during the May 12, 2025 national and local elections. In a Kapihan sa PIA Forum, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Negros Island Region (NIR) regional election Director Lionel …
Bacolod U-12, U-16 booters rule Provincial Meet
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod City Under-12 and Under-16 football squads have emerged as champions in the Bacolod City Provincial Meet held recently at San Julio Field in Negros Occidental’s San Carlos City. The Bacolod U-12 squad, represented by University of St. La Salle-Bacolod, ruled the provincial meet following a 2-0 victory over Escalante …
Bacolod Tay Tung cagers rule Provincial Meet
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts claimed the championship in the secondary boys basketball event of the Bacolod City Provincial Meet. Paul Adrian Barcelona showcased consistent performance as the Thunderbolts ruled the qualification tournament by defeating Colegio de Sta. Ana de Victorias in the finals match. Also part of the …