The Bacolod City Special Education (SPED) Center is advocating for awareness and acceptance as the country marks the 30th National Autism Consciousness Week. The public school catering to learners with special education needs highlighted the campaign as they expressed support for House Bill 3379, seeking to institute a comprehensive national autism spectrum disorder program filed …
Monthly Archives: January 2026
Fire razes 34 homes
By CESAR JOLITO III At least 34 houses were affected by a fire that broke out at Purok Tambipalad in Bacolod City’s Barangay 10, leaving 28 homes totally destroyed and displacing dozens of families on Saturday afternoon, January 24. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Bacolod said the fire started at 2:19 p.m. at …
Bacolod speeds up relocation drive for families in high-risk areas
By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City government has intensified its relocation and disaster risk reduction program as shelter and relief assistance was distributed to families recently moved from danger-prone zones along Mambuloc Creek and coastal areas. On Saturday, January 24, Mayor Greg Gasataya spearheaded the turnover of housing and relief support to 20 families …
Negros Occidental uses solar power for Capitol, 2 other bldgs
The Negros Occidental provincial government is now harnessing solar power in three of its six designated buildings as part of its commitment to utilizing green energy in the facilities. The solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in the Provincial Capitol Building, Food Terminal Market and the Negros Residences are already fully operational. “The full operation of three …
Eala readies for PH Women’s Open
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Although anticipating the full support of the hometown crowd, Negrense tennis ace Alexandra Eala aims to take it one match at a time when she debuts in the Philippine Women’s Open at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center starting today. “I never go into any tournament thinking to win the whole thing. …
DepEd Paralympiada takes place in Cadiz’s Dinagsa Festival
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Department of Education (DepEd) held the 28th Paralympiada 26 in Cadiz City as part of the 52nd Dinagsa Festival, with close to 1,000 student-athletes and delegates from Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental and Siquijor taking part in the annual meet. The event was welcomed by Cadiz City Schools Division Superintendent Dr. …
Antetokounmpo expects to miss matches with calf injury
One of the hottest topics in the NBA is whether the Milwaukee Bucks will deal Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of the February 5 trade deadline. The asking price for the superstar could be affected by the right calf injury that Antetokounmpo sustained in the Bucks’ game against the visiting Denver Nuggets. Antetokounmpo is headed for an …
Durant, Rockets end Pistons’ streak
Kevin Durant poured in 32 points and the visiting Houston Rockets cooled off the Detroit Pistons, 111-104, on Saturday, January 24. Alperen Sengun had 19 points and five assists, while Reed Sheppard supplied 18 points off the bench. Amen Thompson had 15 points, nine rebounds and seven assists while Jabari Smith, Jr. added 11 points …
Pit Señor! Toyota Motor Philippines Celebrates Sinulog with Coco Martin
Toyota Tamaraw Ambassador pays homage to Sinulog Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) brought extra excitement to this year’s Sinulog celebration by welcoming Coco Martin to Cebu City during the festival weekend. Through this, TMP highlighted its support for local traditions and its commitment to engaging communities across the Philippines. Festival-goers were treated to a memorable experience, …
Adverse factors | Low sugar prices mount losses; farming inviability feared
By CESAR JOLITO III Key government officials, industry leaders, planters, and workers convened for a high-level public consultation to address the continued decline in mill gate sugar prices in Negros Occidental, a development that has triggered heavy losses across the sugar sector and raised concerns over the long-term viability of sugarcane farming. Held pursuant to …