The highly-urbanized Bacolod City in Negros Occidental, the country’s top sugar-producing province, is seen to become the “Pastry Capital of the Philippines.” Globally-renowned chef Myrna Segismundo, who was among the panel of judges in the just-concluded 2nd MassKanamit Culinary Showdown hosted by Bacolod Yuhum Foundation (BYF), the organizer of the ongoing 45th MassKara Festival, noted …
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NEPC restores power for Noneco consumers
By Mae Singuay Negros Electric and Power Corporation (Negros Power) has restored power supply for consumers of Northern Negros Electric Cooperative (Noneco), following an unexpected interruption for more than 24 hours since Monday, October 14. Roel Castro, Negros Power president and chief executive officer, said they didn’t hesitate to extend support to Noneco by providing the …
P6.8-M ‘shabu’ seized
By JEN BAYLON A P6.8 million worth of suspected shabu was seized from a drug suspect during a buy-bust operation at Purok Masinadyahon in Bacolod City’s Barangay 12 yesterday afternoon. Lt. Colonel Antonio Benitez Jr., head of the City Drug Enforcement Unit, said 24-year-old Darel Demafelis, a resident of the said place, was arrested after …
Negros Oriental census hits snag as enumerators back out
The 2024 Population Census-Community-Based Monitoring System (PopCen-CBMS) of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in Negros Oriental has been extended after several enumerators backed out, an official said yesterday. Engineer Ariel Fortuito, PSA-Negros Oriental chief statistical specialist and provincial head, told the Philippine News Agency in an interview that the September 15 national deadline was extended …
Army told to prevent NPA resurgence
The 47th Infantry Battalion (47IB) of the Philippine Army based in Negros Oriental is relentlessly sustaining its operations in nearby Bohol province to prevent a resurgence of the New People’s Army (NPA). Lt. Colonel Magno Mapalad, 47IB commanding officer, told the Philippine News Agency that they are committed to ensuring that the NPA — the armed …
W. Visayas farm schools develop new breed of farmers
Four years after the Department of Education (DepEd) put up farm schools in Western Visayas, almost 8,000 junior high schools have already developed an interest in farming. This new breed of farmers is now enrolled in 31 farm schools in various school divisions in the region, DepEd Western Visayas Regional Director Ramir Uytico said yesterday. …
Bacolod City, NegOcc cleared of mpox cases
The 10 suspected cases of mpox in Bacolod City and the province of Negros Occidental have been declared negative, City Health Office (CHO) data showed yesterday. Dr. Grace Tan, head of the CHO Environment Sanitation Division, said six are from this highly urbanized city, while the four are from different parts of the province. “Those admitted …
Negros Oriental police set up internal security training
The Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) is set to conduct a 60-day Basic Internal Security Operations Course (BISOC) for 171 police personnel in the province. In a Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) meeting, NOPPO provincial director Colonel Ronan Claraval said this exercise will help improve the skills and knowledge of the trainees in …
DA-SRA synergy pushed under Negros Island Region
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is pushing for synergy with the Department of Agriculture (DA) through sharing of its available resources under the newly-formed Negros Island Region (NIR). Jose Albert Barrogo was named officer in charge (OIC) Regional Executive Director of the DA-NIR after serving as the regional technical director for operations and extension of …
MEGAWORLD TO INSTALL 16-FT. ‘MASSKARA QUEEN’ ON TOP OF THE KINGSFORD
Property giant Megaworld has revealed the design of its 16-feet tall bronze statue dubbed the “MassKara Queen,” which will be installed atop The Kingsford once the hotel opens in 2028. A masterpiece by acclaimed Spanish sculptor Gines Serran-Pagan, the MassKara Queen celebrates the unique identity and culture of Bacolod City that made it the progressive …