News

The San Carlos City Hospital in Negros Occidental is promoting accessible and holistic healthcare through the establishment of the first government hospital wellness center in the Negros Island Region (NIR). The facility, which features a patient and staff wellness center, pediatric playground, and therapeutic Zen and meditation garden, was inaugurated in a ceremony led by …

The 302nd Infantry Brigade (IB) of the Philippine Army (PA) continues its operations against remnants of the New People’s Army (NPA) in the province, with joint patrols and checkpoints in January this year. Through this, no violent incident was initiated by the terrorist group members during the covered period, citing sustained combat and community-based operations. …

Government projects and equipment that were privately funded or donated are also covered by the government’s anti-“epal” drive, a Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) official in Negros Oriental said. DILG – Negros Oriental Director Farah Gentuya told the Philippine News Agency that this is the position of DILG – Negros Island Region …

By CESAR JOLITO III A government employee was arrested during a buy-bust operation in Siquijor’s Barangay Canal. Arrested was a 37-year-old high-value target identified only as alias “Gilbert,” a resident of Barangay Poblacion. Authorities said the suspect is a government employee holding the position of assistant statistician. Operatives carried out the operation on Thursday night, …

By CESAR JOLITO III A 31-year-old man sustained injuries after he was stabbed by a neighbor in Bacolod City’s Barangay Mansilingan late Saturday night, February 21. Police said the victim was reportedly resting when he was suddenly attacked by the 29-year-old suspect in Purok Kahirup B. The suspect used a bladed weapon during the assault. …

About 45 families, or 152 individuals, have returned to their homes in a remote village in Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, days after the weekend clashes between government troops and the New People’s Army (NPA). Brigadier General Jason Jumawan, commander of the Philippine Army’s 302nd Infantry Brigade, told the Philippine News Agency in an interview, that …

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Dumaguete City is urging aspirants in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) this November to begin preparing their documents early to prevent legal issues that could lead to court disputes. Lawyer Lionel Marco Castillano, Comelec – Negros Island Region (NIR) regional election director, reminded those who plan to …

By CESAR JOLITO III A man was fatally shot by unidentified riding-in-tandem suspects while playing a mobile game along Purok Katilingban in Bacolod City’s Barangay Banago, past 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 19. According to an eyewitness identified only as Ronnie, the victim, known as Jeffrey, was playing Scatter on his cellphone when the suspects …

By CESAR JOLITO III A motorcycle rider died after being allegedly run over by a 14-wheeler truck at Barangay Calumangan in Negros Occidental’s Bago City past 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 19. According to a tricycle driver, who requested to be identified as Rudymar, he had pulled over to let a passenger alight in Purok …

By CESAR JOLITO III The annual Bacolaodiat Festival stands as a vibrant symbol of cultural harmony and shared history in Bacolod City, highlighting the enduring contributions of the Filipino-Chinese community to the city’s social, cultural and economic life. Bacolaodiat, a portmanteau of Bacolod and “lao diat” — Hokkien for “celebration” — was formally launched in …