By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City government is pushing for a long-term and reliable solution to the city’s recurring water supply problems as a potential new investor has expressed interest in entering the local water sector. Mayor Greg Gasataya said the city is actively seeking a firm resolution to the water crisis, stressing the …
Monthly Archives: March 2026
Workers, farmers push for Sugar Board representation
By CESAR JOLITO III A proposed measure in the House of Representatives seeks to expand the governing board of the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) to include representatives from sugar workers, agrarian reform beneficiaries and consumer groups in policymaking for the country’s sugar industry. House Bill No. 8376, filed by the Trade Union Congress of the …
Youth group urges Benitez to act on waste-to-energy issue
By CESAR JOLITO III A youth-led environmental group has formally appealed to Bacolod City Lone District Representative Alfredo Abelardo Benitez to address concerns over the proposed waste-to-energy (WTE) project in the city after claiming that the city government has yet to respond to calls for transparency on the matter. In a letter dated Monday, March …
NPA claims burning of farm equipment
By CESAR JOLITO III The Romeo Nanta Command of the New People’s Army (RNC-NPA) claimed responsibility for the burning of several heavy equipment at a private agricultural farm in Negros Occidental’s Himamaylan City late Sunday night, March 8. In a press statement, RNC-NPA spokesperson Ka Dionesio Magbuelaa said members of the group carried out what …
Vet office urges pet safety during fires
By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City Veterinary Office (BVO) has reminded residents to prioritize the safety of their pets during emergencies after a dog rescued from a residential fire in Barangay 2 recently died despite receiving medical treatment. “This is a sad reminder of how devastating fire incidents can be — not only for …
State universities in NegOcc shift to 4-day workweek
Three state universities based in Negros Occidental have announced shifting to four-day work arrangements starting this week in line with the national government’s energy conservation measures. In separate notices, Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU), Central Philippines State University (CPSU) and State University of Northern Negros (SUNN) said the work schedule adjustments are in compliance …
DOLE: Employers, workers must agree on compressed workweek setup
Companies and workers must hold dialogues before implementing a compressed workweek setup, a Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) official said yesterday. DOLE spokesperson and Assistant Secretary Lennard Serrano said management and employees must reach a mutual agreement if they plan to adopt the arrangement. “Discussion between workers and employers [is important] because they know …
Bacolod, NegOcc shine with multiple golds in NIRAA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Athletes from Bacolod City and Negros Occidental delivered a strong showing in athletics and boxing events of the first-ever Negros Island Region Athletic Association (NIRAA) Meet 2026, collecting multiple gold medals across several categories. Bacolod City’s relay teams highlighted the athletics competitions after dominating the secondary boys’ relays. Renz James Solomon, …
James Harden, Cavaliers rip 76ers
James Harden scored 21 points and fellow trade-deadline acquisition Keon Ellis added 19, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 115-101 victory over the visiting Philadelphia 76ers yesterday (Philippine time). Donovan Mitchell chipped in 17 points and six assists for Cleveland, which led by 25 and won all four games over the short-handed 76ers this season. …
Shai’s 2 late treys lift Thunder past Nuggets
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, including a step-back three-pointer in the closing seconds, to help the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 129-126 home win over the Denver Nuggets yesterday (Philippine time). Moments earlier, it looked as if Gilgeous-Alexander sealed the Thunder’s victory with another step-back three-pointer, but a four-point play tied it for the Nuggets. …