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By CESAR JOLITO III Opposition to the Negros Occidental provincial government’s proposed P1.2-billion bulk water supply project is intensifying as two barangays in Silay City formally rejected the plan, raising environmental, social and community welfare concerns that now threaten to delay its implementation. Barangays Bagtic and Guimbalaon, both host to the project’s identified water source, …

By CESAR JOLITO III Consumer advocates in Northern Negros have raised alarm over persistent power outages and service issues, citing aging infrastructure and alleged management lapses at the region’s electric cooperative, as they formally organized a new alliance to press for reforms. The newly launched Alliance of Consumers in Northern Negros (ACNN) said findings from …

By CESAR JOLITO III The Moises Padilla municipal government expanded its relocation site for families displaced by Typhoon “Tino” as part of ongoing recovery and rehabilitation efforts, Mayor Ella Garcia-Yulo said. The relocation area, located at the Estate of Cecilia Garcia Golez, has been enlarged from one hectare to two hectares, allowing the municipality to …

By CESAR JOLITO III The Solid Waste Management Board (SWMB) and the Bacolod Anti-Baha Alliance have thrown their support behind the Bacolod City government’s proposed waste-to-energy (WTE) project, positioning it as a long-term response to the city’s growing garbage problem and recurring flooding concerns. The WTE facility forms a central pillar of Bacolod’s 10-year Solid …

By CESAR JOLITO III Kabankalan Mayor Benjie Miranda strongly condemned the killing of a 74-year-old woman in Barangay Tapi, calling the incident a serious setback to the city’s peace and development efforts. In a radio interview, Miranda expressed deep sorrow over the death of Leonora Anguit, who was reportedly killed by the New People’s Army …

By CESAR JOLITO III The Negros Occidental Provincial Health Office (PHO) recorded a sharp decline in dengue infections last month, even as several cities remain on close watch due to higher case counts. PHO data show that from January 1 to February 7, the province logged 141 dengue cases, a steep 80.28 percent decrease compared …

By CESAR JOLITO III The Kabankalan City government has formally sealed a P2-billion loan agreement with a state-run bank to finance a large-scale flood control initiative, marking a key step in addressing the city’s long-standing flooding problems. The ceremonial signing was held on Tuesday, February 10, signaling the start of what local officials described as …

By CESAR JOLITO III A residential fire in Bacolod City’s Barangay 10 displaced 11 families, composed of 38 individuals, after at least 11 homes were damaged on Wednesday night, February 11. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) – Bacolod said the fire broke out in Purok Magti-ayon and quickly spread through closely built houses. Based …

By CESAR JOLITO III The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has begun pilot testing the payout and distribution of more than P1.1 billion in cash assistance for families and tourism workers affected by Typhoon “Tino” across Negros Island. DSWD officials said the pilot payout aims to fine-tune the process ahead of a large-scale, …

Negros Occidental’s provincial government has granted its job order (JO) and contract of service (COS) workers the five-day wellness leave credits approved by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) for the duration of their contract. The inclusion of the JO and CO workers in the internal guidelines on the implementation of the wellness leave is stated …