The 20 community kitchens set up by Negros Occidental’s provincial government have been providing meals to internally displaced persons (IDPs) and support staff assisting them since the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon last month. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson gave the update during his New Year message to the Capitol employees at the Social Hall in Bacolod …
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NegOcc crime rate drops by 13%
The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) has reported a 13 percent decline in the number of crimes last year. From January 1 to December 31, 2024, a total of 3,885 incidents were documented, 586 incidents lower than the 4,471 incidents reported in 2023. This notable reduction underscores NOCPPO’s commitment to enhance public safety and …
Bacolod crime rate up 5.95%
By JEN BAYLON The crime rate in Bacolod City has increased by 5.95 percent in 2024, raising concerns among local authorities and residents alike. Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) director, Colonel Joeresty Coronica, said they recorded a total of 1,245 reported crimes in 2024, higher than 1,175 cases in 2023. Coronica attributed this rise primarily to a …
NegOcc eyeing sustainable solutions to Mt. Kanlaon woes
The Negros Occidental provincial government is looking at long-term solutions to address the concerns brought by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon as thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) have remained in evacuation centers for more than three weeks now. Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz II said yesterday that the province will use the P50-million financial assistance …
P50-M aid from Palace for Kanlaon evacuees still intact
The P50 million financial assistance from the Office of the President for evacuees of Kanlaon Volcano’s explosive eruption is still intact, Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said. He admitted he doesn’t know if there are “clear guidelines on how to use” the funds. Otherwise, Lacson said the provincial government will “use it in the same …
DOH-NIR logs 96 firecracker injuries
By JEN BAYLON The Department of Health in Negros Island Region (DOH-NIR) reported 96 cases of firecracker-related injuries as of yesterday, highlighting the dangers posed by unsafe practices during the holiday festivities. At least 62 cases involved minors as victims, the data added. Of the number, 64 individuals suffered burns from the blast, 26 had …
Canlaon City seeks increased aid with NegOr under state of calamity
The Canlaon City government in Negros Oriental is optimistic of receiving more disaster response funds and assistance following the province’s declaration of a state of calamity due to the ongoing threat posed by Mt. Kanlaon. Edna Lhou Masicampo, Canlaon City’s information officer-designate, told the Philippine News Agency on Wednesday, January 1, that the provincial government …
Gov’t aid to Kanlaon-affected families near P149-M
The national government and local government units (LGUs) have so far provided some P148.9 million worth of assistance to families affected by the December 9 eruption of the Kanlaon Volcano, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said yesterday. In its situation report, the agency said Western Visayas received P45.72 million worth of …
Bacolod, Negros Occidental achieve global wins, regional milestones
The year 2024 marked milestones for highly urbanized Bacolod City and the province of Negros Occidental in various international initiatives and the dawn of a new administrative region. Challenges posed by climate change and calamities also tested the resilient spirit of the Negrenses. On June 13, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. signed Republic Act 12000, …
DOH-NIR logs 21 firework-related injuries
By JEN BAYLON At least 21 firework-related injuries were recorded in the Negros Island Region (NIR) from December 21 to 29, the latest data from the Department of Health (DOH) in the region showed. Negros Occidental accounted for the highest number of injuries, with 14. It is followed by Bacolod City with three cases, while …