The infestation of red-striped soft scale insects (RSSI) has now affected 186 hectares of sugarcane plantations in Negros Occidental, according to the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA). The RSSI infestation, first detected in the northern part of the province in late May, has since spread to multiple key sugar-producing areas, impacting the livelihoods of at least …
Monthly Archives: June 2025
Reg’l TF lifts ban on entry to Kanlaon extended danger zone
The Regional Task Force (RTF) Kanlaon lifted over the weekend the prohibition of entry within the volcano’s six-kilometer extended danger zone but maintains the strict monitoring of volcanic activity in the Negros Island Region. Evacuated residents are again allowed to return home, during the window period between 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., to carry out …
Prioritize patients with skin lesions, NegOcc hospitals told amid mpox concerns
The Negros Occidental Provincial Health Office (PHO) has directed health facilities, hospitals and local government units in the province to prioritize patients with skin lesions or rashes, as a precautionary measure amid confirmed monkeypox (mpox) cases in other parts of the country, including neighboring Iloilo province. PHO head Dr. Girlie Pinongan said the directive follows …
Aid to Kanlaon-affected families in W. Visayas now at P145-M
A total of P145,583,989.76 in humanitarian aid has been provided to families affected by the continuous restiveness of Kanlaon Volcano since December 2024, based on data from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The amount includes P117,048,693.76 from the DSWD, P13,609,484 from the local government units, and the remaining P14,925,812.00 came from non-government …
Comelec assures safety of poll documents amid election protest
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) office in Dumaguete City assured the safety of poll documents in its custody amid an electoral protest filed by a mayoral candidate against the winning bet. Comelec-Dumaguete election officer, lawyer Ian Macaraya, said in an interview that they received a letter from the Comelec central office to safeguard the election …
Bacolod poised as int’l slow food hub in Terra Madre Asia Pacific
Bacolod City is gearing up to host a major global celebration of food biodiversity and heritage as it welcomes the inaugural Terra Madre Asia and Pacific from November 19 to 23. Modeled after the world-renowned Terra Madre Salone del Gusto held biennially in Turin, Italy by the Slow Food movement, the continental gathering will be held …
Onset of rainy season likely this week —Pagasa
The weather bureau is expecting a normal onset of rainy season this week, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) Administrator Nathaniel Servando said. “We are closely monitoring the criteria if these were already met,” Servando told the Philippine News Agency in an interview. Among the indicators prior to the declaration of rainy season …
NCR ends WV reign in Palaro volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National Capital Region (NCR) ended Western Visayas’ (WV) two-year reign in the Palarong Pambansa secondary girls volleyball with a 25-12, 25-14, 25-8 straight-set romp at Laoag, Ilocos Norte. NCR, represented by the National University Nazareth School Lady Bullpups, banked on the strong showings of Sam Cantada and Den Daylisan to hack …
St. John’s Institute secures 1st win in Shakey’s volleyball
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The St. John’s Institute-Bacolod Falcons secured their first win in the Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League Rising Stars Cup Division 1 at the La Salle Green Hills Gym on Saturday, May 31. The Ralph Savellano-mentored Falcons improved to a 1-2 win-loss slate following a 25-16, 25-22 straight-set victory over the University …
Pascal Siakam, Pacers knock out Knicks in Eastern Conference finals
Pascal Siakam recorded 31 points and three blocked shots and the Indiana Pacers are headed to the NBA finals for the first time since 2000 after notching a 125-108 victory over the visiting New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals at Indianapolis yesterday (Philippine time). Siakam was voted the Eastern Conference finals MVP. …