Victorias City in Negros Occidental is showcasing sustainable and inclusive ecotourism through the establishment of the P13-million birder’s paradise in the Gawahon Eco-Park, located within the North Negros Natural Park. On Wednesday, June 11, Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez led the groundbreaking ceremony and signing of the memorandum …
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Western Visayas police ready for disaster response
The Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO-6) is ready to respond in times of disaster, said its spokesperson yesterday. Lt. Colonel Arnel Solis, in an interview, said the regional office joined the national headquarters for the annual inspection of disaster response equipment during the third week of May and presented its capabilities. “We prepare …
Marcos wants Siquijor power crisis resolved in 6 months
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. assured residents of Siquijor yesterday that measures are being undertaken to resolve the power crisis in the province. The Philippine leader visited Siquijor to assess the power situation in the province. He was accompanied by Energy Undersecretary Sharon Garin, National Electrification Administration chief Antonio Mariano Almeda, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon, and …
DOLE, DA to offer P20 per kilo rice for NegOcc minimum wage earners
Several companies employing minimum wage earners in Negros Occidental are set to sign a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) to avail of the P20 per kilo of rice for their workers. In an interview yesterday, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-Negros Occidental Provincial Head Carmela Abellar said their office is …
NegOr port eyed for San Juanico Bridge truck diversion
A shipping line has applied for an alternate port call in Negros Oriental to help decongest the surge of trucks being diverted from the San Juanico Bridge. Edward Du, president of the Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI), stated in an interview on Tuesday, June 10, that final arrangements are being made with …
LPA has medium chance of becoming storm: Pagasa
The low pressure area (LPA) near Luzon now has a medium chance of becoming a storm, according to the state weather bureau. Pagasa said the LPA was spotted 600 kilometers east of Baler, Aurora at 3:00 p.m. The weather bureau it might become a storm within the next 24 hours. It will be assigned the …
Manila court enters ‘not guilty’ plea for Teves in Degamo murder case
A Manila court entered a not guilty plea yesterday for former Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves, Jr. in the multiple murder case filed against him over the alleged killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo, his camp said. Atty. Ferdinand Topacio, Teves’ legal counsel, said the former lawmaker again invoked his right to remain silent …
Bacolod to set up emergency response facilities on donated lot
The Bacolod City government on Monday, June 9, broke ground for the establishment of essential emergency facilities on the land donated by the Lopez family-led Rockwell Land Corp. in Barangay Mandalagan. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez and Rockwell Land chief executive officer Nestor Padilla signed the deed of donation for the 2,130 square meter land, in …
P21-M worth of equipment, vehicle to boost police ops in W. Visayas
The Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO-6) distributed P21 million worth of information and communications technology (ICT) equipment and a patrol vehicle to police units across the region, including Negros Occidental and Bacolod City, during a turnover ceremony on Monday, June 9, at the regional headquarters in Iloilo City. The turnover, led by PRO-6 …
DepEd-NIR vows to counter illiteracy in public schools
The Department of Education in the Negros Island Region (DepEd-NIR) will prioritize literacy and numeracy in public schools to improve learners’ ability to read and write, an official said yesterday. Dr. Ramir Uytico, DepEd-NIR director, said that beyond the regular preparation for a seamless opening of classes for the school year 2025-2026, this year’s “Brigada …