In Bacolod, a city rich in history and charm, sits a landmark residential enclave that marries its storied past with a vision for future. Parkville by SMDC is more than a place to call home—it is an ode to nature, a sanctuary of green spaces, and a community that invites life to unfold in its …
Monthly Archives: April 2025
Cease and desist: Biscom slapped with CDO over molasses spill
By JEN BAYLON The Environmental Management Bureau in Western Visayas (EMB-6) has issued a cease-and-desist order (CDO) against Binalbagan-Isabela Sugar Company (Biscom) following a molasses spill that threatens the Binalbagan River in Negros Occidental. “Biscom is hereby ordered to cease and desist from discharging molasses in its perimeter canal, which ultimately leads to the Binalbagan …
Becoming an everyday hero: Embracing acts of kindness and purpose
0 By Ignacio R. Bunye During the annual Araw ng Kagitingan, we pause to honor the remarkable heroism of Filipino and American soldiers who bravely fought and sacrificed during the Battle of Bataan. We also pay tribute to the survivors who endured the harrowing Death March and the hardships of wartime captivity. Their courage continues …
Honorary or imaginary?
By Herman M. Lagon They say when something seems too good to be true, it usually is. Lately, a young inspirational speaker from Guimaras has become a social media darling — circulating through Facebook circles, confidently flaunting a résumé more dazzling than the average diplomat, scientist or artist could ever dream of. Not one. Not …
PVO: Extreme heat affects farm animals
By JEN BAYLON Negros Occidental is experiencing a rise in respiratory illnesses among farm animals, particularly poultry, due to the ongoing extreme heat, the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) said. “There are many cases of animals developing colds, sometimes triggered by unexpected light rains following the heat. Our field personnel have observed this pattern,” PVO head …
NIR economy grows 5.9%, 7th fastest growing in PH
The economy of the newly-formed Negros Island Region (NIR) expanded by 5.9 percent in 2024, with an estimated value of P636 billion, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Tuesday, April 22, showed. At constant 2018 prices, last year’s gross regional domestic product is higher by P35.35 billion compared to the value in 2023. …
Online precinct finder provides convenience to voters: Comelec
Registered voters now have different options to determine their assigned voting precincts during the May 12 elections, a Commission on Elections (Comelec) official said. Lawyer Lionel Marco Castillano, Comelec-Negros Island Region director, told the Philippine News Agency that with the activation of the online precinct finder, voters have better chances of easily locating their assigned …
Opening of 4 LTO district offices in W. Visayas to boost services
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Western Visayas (LTO-6) is poised to expand its services and enhance road safety initiatives with the opening of four additional district offices in Iloilo and Negros Occidental. President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. recently signed laws for the establishment of district offices in Pototan and San Dionisio in Iloilo, as …
LTO issues show-cause orders vs. erring drivers, jeepney operator
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) 6 (Western Visayas) released show-cause orders (SCOs) against five drivers and one jeepney operator for various violations committed during the Holy Week. The SCOs were issued against Robert Alemania, the driver of the jeepney that figured in a vehicular incident on Black Saturday, April 19, and the operator, Maria Fe …
Search on for missing diver in NegOr town
Search and rescue (SAR) operations for a missing British national in Dauin, Negros Oriental will continue after initial efforts on Wednesday, April 23, yielded negative results. Lt. Marionne Abigail Enopia, Coast Guard Negros Oriental station commander, told the Philippine News Agency that Mark David Morris, 44 years old, was reported missing at 8:00 a.m. to the Dauin …