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The Committee on Public Accounts of the House of Representatives has issued a show-cause order against the mayor of Silay City in Negros Occidental. The show-cause order issued against Silay City Mayor Joedith Gallego, was reportedly for his failure to appear in a House inquiry twice. The hearing was in relation to the alleged irregularity …

At least 15,643 persons with disability identification (PWD ID) cards in Iloilo City bear security stickers, while over 17,000 PWD ID cards in Bacolod City have quick response (QR) codes to vouch legitimacy. The PWD IDs with QR codes have been issued by the Bacolod City government. The cards with QR codes can be scanned …

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has placed Guihulngan City and Basay town under heightened election hotspot categories in Negros Oriental, citing previous incidents of violence and intense political rivalries. Guihulngan City is classified under the red category, the most critical level, due to past election-related violence, including the killing of a candidate. Basay town falls …

The Philippine Army in Negros Oriental has assured it will still provide security during the May 12 polls even as it slowly transitions from internal security to external defense. Colonel Leroy Daanton, deputy commander of the 302nd Infantry Brigade based in Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, made the commitment on Friday afternoon, February 7, during a …

By JEN BAYLON Six individuals were arrested following the seizure of P1.8 million worth of suspected shabu during an anti-illegal drug operation at Purok Star Apple 2 in Bacolod City’s Barangay 27 on Saturday morning, February 8. The arrested individuals — identified by their aliases as 28-year-old “Jenica,” a high-value individual; 46-year-old “Jingle,” 39-year-old “Terence,” …

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is aiming to form a synergy between Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental and Siquijor as it transitions to establishing an office for the Negros Island Region (NIR). “Our challenge is to create a synergy between Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental and Siquijor,” NEDA-NIR concurrent officer-in-charge Regional Director Arecio Casing, Jr. said during …

The local government unit (LGU) of Canlaon City, Negros Oriental has begun its nighttime evacuation drills for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and other residents in case of a major volcanic eruption of the restive Mt. Kanlaon. Edna Lhou Masicampo, Canlaon City information officer-designate, said in an interview on Thursday, February 6, that the nighttime simulated …

The City of La Carlota in Negros Occidental has provided disaster-resilient houses for 100 families using the cement bamboo frame technology. In a statement on Thursday, February 6, the city government said it is implementing the housing program in collaboration with the Habitat for Humanity, Base Bahay Foundation, Hilti Foundation, and the provincial government. Built …

By JEN BAYLON Negros Occidental is grappling with a severe dengue outbreak, reporting 509 cases from January 1 to February 1, a staggering 335.04 percent increase compared to the 117 cases recorded during the same period last year, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) said. The surge has resulted in three confirmed dengue-related deaths in the …

By JEN BAYLON Seven representatives in Negros Occidental have endorsed the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. The representatives who signed the complaint are Bacolod City Lone District Representative Greg Gasataya, Negros Occidental 1st District Representative Gerardo Valmayor Jr., 2nd District Representative Alfredo Marañon III, Abang Lingkod Party-list Representative Stephen Paduano, 4th District Representative …