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The Bacolod City government will establish a P10-million dog shelter in Hacienda Conchita, Barangay Granada, that can accommodate up to 1,000 dogs to be funded by a portion of its loan from the Development Bank of the Philippines. Dr. John Michael Cabuguason, assistant city veterinarian, said in an interview yesterday that Bacolod, being a “super city,” …

By JEN BAYLON The bidding for the Negros Occidental Bulk Water Supply Project has once again been postponed, now rescheduled for December 11. Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz II announced that the bidding, originally set for Friday, November 22, was extended following a request from the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center. The extension will allow bidders additional …

The Bacolod City government is exploring ways to maximize the use of the recently-opened multi-billion Bacolod-Negros Occidental Economic Highway (BANOCEH). Councilor Al Victor Espino, chairperson of the committee on traffic and transportation, said yesterday that the city council is awaiting the recommendations on the study of the Bacolod Traffic and Transportation Management Department (BTTMD) regarding …

The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has collaborated with Victorias City in Negros Occidental in advocating for “Responsableng Panonood” (responsible viewing) among its residents, in line with the administration’s “Bagong Pilipinas” campaign. On Sunday, November 17, the partnership was formalized through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between MTRCB Chairperson …

The inflation rate in Negros Oriental increased to two percent in October, up from 1.2 percent in September, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported. Chief Statistical Specialist of PSA-Negros Oriental, Ariel Fortuito, said in an interview that the uptick “was expected with the rise in the prices of fuel and other petroleum products.” “We have …

By JEN BAYLON Negros Occidental has reported a staggering increase in the number of dengue cases, with 5,686 as of November 9, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) said in a report. This marks a 326.56 percent rise — or 4,353 additional cases — compared to 1,333 cases recorded in the same period in 2023, the PHO said. The age group most affected …

The ordinance seeking to regulate the use of drones in Bacolod City has passed first reading. The Bacolod City Drone Ordinance mandates the registration of remotely piloted aircraft systems or drones within the city, Councilor Jason Villarosa, chair of the Committee on Information and Communication Technology and Tourism, said. The ordinance also outlines designated areas …

The rehabilitation of the Old Bacolod City Hall will continue pending the court’s decision on the claims of the Luzuriaga family, City Legal Office head Romeo Carlos Ting, Jr. said. Ting said he saw no reasons to stop the ongoing rehabilitation and improvement of the old city hall on Luzuriaga Street. He pointed out that …

By JEN BAYLON Four job order (JO) workers in Negros Occidental’s San Carlos City tested positive for illegal drugs during random drug tests conducted from November 6 to 8. At least 321 employees from various departments of the city government underwent drug testing as part of a broader initiative to ensure a drug-free workplace. Confirmatory tests are …

By JEN BAYLON The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the haze experienced in Cebu and nearby provinces is not a result of the continuous volcanic activity of Kanlaon Volcano. Mari-Andylene Quintia, a volcanologist at the Phivolcs’ Kanlaon Volcano Observatory, said volcanic smog, commonly referred to as “vog,” from Kanlaon does not typically …