By CESAR JOLITO III The Negros Occidental provincial government is set to open six newly constructed abattoirs across key local government units this year, a move aimed at strengthening food safety standards and supporting the province’s meat industry. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said the slaughterhouses, located in the towns of Hinoba-an, Cauayan, Binalbagan, Murcia, and …
Monthly Archives: January 2026
P3.4-M aid for fisherfolk, farmers hit by ‘Tino’
By CESAR JOLITO III A total of P3.4 million in financial assistance has been set aside for fisherfolk and farmers in Bacolod City whose livelihoods were affected by Typhoon “Tino” in November last year. Bacolod City Agriculture Office head Maricar Qurio said the assistance will be provided through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) and will …
Canlaon residents ready for Kanlaon worst: exec
Residents of Canlaon City in Negros Oriental are accustomed to Mt. Kanlaon’s volcanic activity and are prepared for the worst, knowing the response and management drills down to the barangay level, an official said yesterday. Seth Bariga, Canlaon City’s alternate information officer, told the Philippine News Agency that life remains normal despite the latest ash …
NegOr DRRMOs asked to review geohazard maps
The Negros Oriental Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) is recommending to local counterparts a review of their geohazard maps to determine suitability to changing weather patterns, an official said yesterday. Unprecedented heavy rainfall over the weekend, especially in the northern towns, resulted in flooding, landslides, power and water supply cuts, and impassable …
NegOcc to establish Emergency 911 command posts, logistic hubs
The Negros Occidental provincial government will establish Emergency 911 (E911) command posts and logistics hubs across the province’s six legislative districts this year to strengthen disaster preparedness and emergency response capabilities. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson announced the development in his message during the provincial capitol’s first flag-raising ceremony for 2026 in Bacolod City on Monday, …
Eala stuns Williams in ASB Classic doubles
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense tennis star Alexandra Eala opened her campaign at the 2026 ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand on a positive note after she and partner Iva Jović secured a massive first round win in the women’s doubles competition on Monday, January 5. Eala and Jović defeated the star-studded tandem of Venus …
2-day Blue Eagles volley invitational slated at DSB
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Ateneo de Manila University men’s volleyball team will host the Blue Eagles men’s volleyball invitational tournament at Bukid 14 and Spurs 14 at Barangay Bunga in Negros Occidental’s Don Salvador Benedicto today. The two-day tournament will feature a seven-team field composed of UNO-R, CSA-V, Living Stones, Himamaylan, Ateneo-A, Ateneo-B, and …
Durant’s late 3 helps Rockets outlast Suns
Kevin Durant nailed a three-pointer with 1.1 seconds remaining, and the Houston Rockets rallied for a 100-97 win over the visiting Phoenix Suns to secure the four-game season series. Durant was 1-for-11 from behind the arc before sinking the game-winner and capping his 26-point performance. Jabari Smith Jr., who chipped in 17 points and seven …
Clippers, without James Harden, maintain hot streak vs. Warriors
Kawhi Leonard led the way with 24 points, Kobe Sanders chipped in with 20 and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame the absence of James Harden to hold off the visiting Golden State Warriors, 103-102, yesterday (Philippine time). Leonard completed a double-double with a game-high 12 rebounds and Ivica Zubac had one of his own with …
Pag-IBIG keeps low 3% rate as higher price ceilings lift quality of socialized homes
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino workers are expected to benefit from better-quality socialized housing following the government’s approval of higher price ceilings for socialized subdivision and condominium projects, while Pag-IBIG Fund continues to provide affordability through its subsidized housing loan rates under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (Expanded 4PH) Program. The updated ceilings, issued …