The Negros Occidental provincial government provided free health and wellness services to its female employees yesterday as part of the observance of the 2025 National Women’s Month. Provincial Gender and Development Focal Point System action officer Marie June Pavillar-Castro said they collaborated with the Provincial Health Office (PHO), Teresita L. Jalandoni Provincial Hospital and other …
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2 NPA regional leaders killed in northern Negros clash
Two regional leaders of the New People’s Army (NPA) were killed in a clash with troops of the Philippine Army’s 79th Infantry Battalion (IB) in the hinterlands of Cadiz City, Negros Occidental on Saturday, March 8. In a report yesterday afternoon, the 79IB identified the fatalities as Hans “Jojo” Ponteras, in his 40s, acting regional …
Ex-kapitan hurt, partner shot dead in Bacolod
By JEN BAYLON A former barangay captain was injured while his live-in partner was shot dead inside their vehicle at Bangga Tomaro in Bacolod City’s Barangay Sum-ag on Friday night, March 7. Police Station 9 chief Captain Andy Ofalia identified the fatality as 44-year-old Carmilitia Davila, a resident of the city, while 53-year-old Federico Gayagas …
NegOcc logs 139 more dengue cases in 1 week
By JEN BAYLON Negros Occidental is facing a worsening dengue situation as cases continue to rise at an alarming rate. In just one week, from February 22 to March 1, the province recorded an additional 139 cases, bringing the total number of reported dengue infections to 1,151, according to the latest Dengue Fever Surveillance Update from the …
Brother ‘shoots’ Chinese bizman dead
By JEN BAYLON A 60-year-old Chinese businessman was allegedly shot to death at Barangay Bubog in Negros Occidental’s Talisay City yesterday morning. Talisay police chief, Lt. Colonel Salvador Trono, said the suspect is the brother of the deceased victim. Trono said the 51-year-old suspect was barred by the victim from entering his office after they …
Bago City’s illustrious sons featured in PHLPost commemorative stamps
Four distinguished sons of Bago City in Negros Occidental are being featured in a set of commemorative stamps to pay tribute to their legacies that have brought pride to their hometown and the country. The city government, in partnership with the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost), unveiled the “Great Men of Bago” postage stamps as part …
Findings into newborn’s death under review —Bago mayor
Bago City Mayor Nicholas Yulo said the fact-finding committee is still deliberating on the results of its investigation into the death of a newborn at the Bago City Hospital. Yulo confirmed that interviews with the involved parties have been completed and are now being consolidated for review. This comes after the baby’s father expressed frustration …
Schools used as evacuation centers amid Kanlaon threat displace 11-K students
Over 11,000 students in Western and Central Visayas are affected by the need to use school facilities as evacuation centers amid the ongoing threat of the Kanlaon Volcano, the Department of Education (DepEd) said. As of Wednesday, March 5, data by DepEd’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS) showed that 11 schools were being …
Conductor dies after falling off modernized jeep
By JEN BAYLON A 22-year-old conductor of a modernized jeep died after he accidentally fell off the vehicle while it was in motion along Burgos Street in Bacolod City’s Barangay Villamonte on Tuesday night, March 4. According to Police Lt. Colonel Ramel Sarona, head of the Bacolod City Police Office’s Traffic Management Unit, initial investigations …
Don’t use SC decision as issue, EBM mayor urges bets
E.B. Magalona Mayor Marvin Malacon appealed to candidates for the May 12 midterm elections not to use the recent decision of the Supreme Court (SC) that allowed commercial fishing in municipal waters as an election issue. In a social media post on Tuesday, March 4, Malacon said spreading fake news about the ruling will not help those …