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By CESAR JOLITO III The municipal government of La Castellana in Negros Occidental admitted that it no longer has sufficient funds to respond to another possible eruption of Kanlaon Volcano, even as national and local disaster agencies remain on heightened alert following the volcano’s explosive activity. La Castellana Mayor Añejo Nicor said the local government’s disaster …

By CESAR JOLITO III Fourteen barangays in eight localities across Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental experienced ashfall and sulfuric odor following a short-lived, moderately explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano — the fifth in a series of unrest since last year — on Friday night, October 24. The eruption affected at least 11 barangays in Negros Occidental, including Mailum, Ma-ao, …

By CESAR JOLITO III Several transport leaders lodged a counter complaint against key officers of the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) following the dismissal of criminal charges filed against them, who were arrested during a protest rally against the government’s Public Transportation Modernization Program (PTMP) last year. National Union of People’s Lawyers counsel Rey Gorgonio …

By CESAR JOLITO III A bounty amounting to P100,000 is being offered to anyone who can provide credible information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the killing of a 17-year-old girl whose body was discovered partially unclothed at the Reclamation Area near Bredco Port in Bacolod City’s Barangay 12 on Wednesday afternoon, October …

By CESAR JOLITO III The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) assured the public that the country will not experience a shortage in sugar supply despite the government’s decision to suspend importation until the first half of 2026. SRA Administrator Pablo Azcona said the Philippines currently has sufficient buffer stocks of refined sugar, with local milling operations …

By CESAR JOLITO III The long-awaited flood control master plan for Bacolod City is set to be launched on November 15 as part of a coordinated effort between local and national agencies to address the city’s persistent flooding problem. This was announced by Bacolod Lone District Representative Alfredo Abelardo Benitez following a Flood Control Pre-Summit …

By CESAR JOLITO III A broad coalition of farmers, scientists and community leaders under the Masipag Provincial Consultative Body (PCB) – Negros has formally urged the Negros Occidental provincial government to reject the proposed regulatory ordinance on genetically modified organisms (GMOs), warning that it threatens the province’s standing as the “Organic Capital of the Philippines.” …

By CESAR JOLITO III The streets of Bacolod City burst with color, rhythm and energy as Barangay Tangub emerged as the grand champion in the Arena and Street Dance Competition – Barangay Category, one of the highlights of the 46th MassKara Festival yesterday, showcasing the indomitable spirit and creativity of Bacolodnons. Barangay Tangub will take …

By CESAR JOLITO III The City of Smiles is set to light up with color, music and excitement as the MassKara Festival highlights weekend officially kicks off, promising a full lineup of events that will energize the city, ignite your senses and bring even more smiles to Bacolod. This year’s grand weekend is expected to …

By CESAR JOLITO III There is now strong evidence suggesting that Sugar Order (SO) No. 8, the controversial order that authorized the importation of 424,000 metric tons (MT) of refined sugar — was signed before the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) consulted with industry stakeholders, the Sugar Council (SC) revealed. The SC, composed of the Confederation of Sugar …