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Caretakers and artisans of religious images are once again busy with the upcoming processions marking the observance of the Holy Week. But with the preparations comes a reminder: follow guidelines. “The Catholic Church has guidelines to follow in the vesting of these religious images where applicable, and we continuously encourage the ‘camareros’ to pay attention …

By JEN BAYLON La Castellana Mayor Rhummyla Nicor-Mangilimutan has requested the national government for P714 million in financial assistance to address the needs of residents displaced by Kanlaon Volcano’s ongoing unrest. The funds are intended for immediate relief, relocation and infrastructure development for affected communities. Mangilimutan disclosed on Monday, April 14, that she has requested P47 …

By JEN BAYLON The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) seized more than P2 million worth of illegal drugs during a week-long operation from April 7 to 13. The operation resulted in the confiscation of 231.131 grams of illegal substances across 29 separate police actions, leading to the arrest of 35 individuals. In addition to …

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said yesterday the automated counting machines (ACMs) that will be used in the May 12 elections in Negros Oriental and Siquijor are set to arrive in Dumaguete City on Maundy Thursday, April 17. The first batch of ACMs for Negros Oriental will arrive in four container vans aboard a sea …

Brigadier General Arnold Thomas Ibay, officer-in-charge (OIC) of Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR), yesterday urged personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in the new administrative region to be faithful in their service to the people. Ibay, who was designated to lead the PRO-NIR effective April 10, made the call after being accorded with …

Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has formed a task force to fast-track efforts for the energization of the Matab-ang River water supply project in neighboring Talisay City to address water shortage in some areas in the city. “The urgency and collaboration among stakeholders are important. The task force will expedite the processing of requirements …

Election candidates are reminded to take a break from campaigning on Maundy Thursday, April 17, and Good Friday, April 18. “In whatever form, bawal ang ating kampanya. It will be an election offense for prohibited campaigning,” Atty. Dennis Ausan, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Western Visayas regional director, said. Comelec advised the public to file a …

By JEN BAYLON The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) has assured the public of their readiness to maintain security and order for the Holy Week. In a statement, NOCPPO spokesperson Police Captain Judesses Catalogo announced that police personnel have been deployed to key areas of convergence across the province, such as public markets, churches, …

Local government units (LGUs) affected by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Island will soon receive P63 million in additional financial assistance from the Office of the President (OP). “Parating na rin ‘yung karagdagang tulong na pinansiyal na galing ng Pangulong Bongbong Marcos. Iyan ay pirmado na namin lahat. Hinihintay na lang natin ‘yan. …

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) will dispatch water filtration machines to La Carlota City, Negros Occidental to help address potable water shortage after the city’s spring water sources were contaminated by ashfall during the explosive eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on April 8. OCD Administrator Ariel Nepomuceno, who met with Mayor Rex Jalando-on during his …