Lahar flow hit at least two barangays in the Kanlaon-affected La Castellana town, as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) placed the Negros Island Region under the effect of a low pressure area and the southwest monsoon. Continuous heavy rains and the piled debris of the ash fall from recent eruptions of …
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Granada lot purchase ‘legit’: city assessor
The Bacolod City Assessor’s Office insists that all documents submitted in relation to the procurement of the lot by the city government, particularly the former Ledesma property in Barangay Granada, are valid and legitimate. City assessor Atty. Maphilindo Polvora said the landowners submitted a certification of non-exemption from the Department of Agrarian Reform. They …
DTI ensures affordable school supplies for Negrense learners
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Negros Occidental is ensuring fair and affordable options in buying basic school supplies for Negrense learners ahead of the school opening on June 16. As of yesterday, personnel of the Consumer Protection Unit, together with Provincial Director Lynna Joy Cardinal, have already covered six major mall-based retail …
170 WV schools, NegOcc to implement strengthened SHS
A total of 170 schools in Western Visayas and Negros Occidental will implement the pilot Strengthened Senior High School (SHS) curriculum starting this school year. Hernani Escullar Jr., information officer of the Department of Education in Western Visayas (DepEd-6), said 55 schools from Region 6 proper, covering Panay and Guimaras, and 115 in various divisions …
Only 10 NegOcc poll bets file SOCE
Ten candidates who ran in the May 12 midterm elections in Negros Occidental have filed their Statements of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) with the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Provincial election supervisor Ian Lee Ananoria said among those who have submitted their SOCE are eight winning candidates, one losing candidate and one local provincial party. The …
Bacolodnons avail of P20 per kilo rice
Newly milled rice produced by farmers in Negros Occidental was sold to an initial batch of Bacolodnons during the launch of the P20 per kilo rice under the “Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na” program at the Burgos North Public Market in Bacolod City yesterday. For the initial rollout, the city has purchased 5,880 sacks of …
DOH: NegOcc, Bacolod lead HIV cases in NIR
Negros Occidental and capital Bacolod City have recorded the highest number of new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases in the Negros Island Region (NIR) this year, according to data from the Department of Health (DOH). As of February, NIR reported 42 new HIV cases, with 25 cases in Negros Occidental and 16 in Bacolod. All …
NegOr creates task force to prevent mpox entry
Governor Manuel Sagarbarria created the Negros Oriental Mpox Task Force through an executive order to prevent the entry and spread of the viral infection in the province following reports of suspected cases in nearby Cebu and Negros Occidental. The task force is composed of key officials, including the governor, vice governor, provincial directors of government, …
Price fluctuations on pork, beef vary across NegOcc towns, cities
Price changes in pork, beef and carabeef vary significantly across different towns in Negros Occidental, according to the latest report from the Provincial Veterinary Office. For pork, the highest prices per kilo are recorded in the towns of Pulupandan and San Enrique, reaching up to P400. The lowest prices are found in the municipalities of Don …
NegOcc city streamlines brgy, health services
San Carlos City in Negros Occidental has achieved full digitalization in its processes for issuing barangay and health clearances and certifications, which eliminated long queues and unnecessary paperwork for its residents. The city government is highlighting this significant development in line with the observance of National Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Month this June. The …