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The Philippine Army’s anti-insurgency campaign on Negros Island is 95 percent complete. Major General Marion Sison, 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) commanding officer, said most of the guerrilla fronts of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Negros have been dismantled by the military. Sison said there are five NPA remnants that are still being monitored by the authorities. …

By JEN BAYLON The fishing community at Barangay 2 in Negros Occidental’s Ilog town is reeling from the impact of fish kill incidents in the Ilog-Hilabangan River, leaving fisherfolk without a source of income. Barangay 2 chief Nicanor Lopez said about 50 fishermen from Sitio Malabong have been deprived of their livelihoods due to the fish …

By JEN BAYLON The Sugar Council (SC) seeks clarification from the Department of Agriculture and the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) over the decision to export raw sugar to the United States, while it also intends to import refined sugar by September. This comes after the SC received an order from SRA, stating that the Philippines is …

By JEN BAYLON Local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental are urged to prepare for the possible effects of the La Niña phenomenon, which is expected to bring above normal heavy rains. Irene Bel Ploteña, head of the Provincial Disaster Management Program Division (PDMPD), said they have already directed all LGUs to formulate their disaster preparedness plans to …

By JEN BAYLON An Indian national, who has allegedly committed criminal offenses in his country, was arrested by authorities in Bacolod City’s Barangay Taculing on Monday, July 8, after he was found staying in the city for two years. The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) said 40-year-old Joginder Geong, also known as “Joginder Geyong” and “Kant …

By JEN BAYLON The severe infestation of armyworms has struck 15 local government units in Negros Occidental, affecting 1,429 farmers and leaving a trail of destruction on crops. According to data from the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA), a total of 923.5 hectares of sugarcane and corn fields in 75 barangays have been affected by …

By JEN BAYLON Health officials in Negros Occidental are urging residents to take immediate action to prevent a surge in dengue cases in the province. Data from the Provincial Health Office from January to June 29, showed Negros Occidental recorded a total of 712 dengue cases, a 7.55 percent increase, higher than the 662 cases reported …

By JEN BAYLON A show-cause order was issued against the executive assistant of Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson due to alleged irregularities in the procurement of furniture repairs amounting to P129,200. Provincial Legal Office head Alberto Nellas, Jr. said the show-cause order was issued last July 2 against Executive Assistant IV Francis Velez in violation of Republic …

By JEN BAYLON Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez outlined his ambitious vision of transforming the highly urbanized city into a “super city” during his annual State of the City Address (SOCA) on Wednesday night, July 3, at the city government center grounds. In his SOCA, Benitez drew inspiration from the city’s rich history, referencing former …

By JEN BAYLON The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has issued a warning after a series of increased seismic activities were recorded at Kanlaon Volcano anew. According to an advisory from the Kanlaon Volcano Network, a total of 90 volcanic earthquakes were recorded from 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, to 12:00 noon …