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By CESAR JOLITO III A strong surge of festival goers and robust economic activity marked the opening of the 30th Panaad sa Negros Festival on Monday, April 13, recording significant earnings on its first day with sales reaching an estimated P3.38 million. The figure reflects an increase of P1,525,823 compared to the opening day sales …

By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod has approved on first reading a proposed ordinance seeking to elevate the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) into a full-fledged department, a move aimed at strengthening employment services in the city. The measure proposes the creation of the Public Employment Services Department (PESD). The initiative is designed …

By CESAR JOLITO III Commuters must refuse to board taxis that fail to use meters, as it violates transport regulations and puts the riding public at a disadvantage. This, as the Bacolod City government received a series of complaints about alleged overcharging involving passengers from major transport terminals. City Administrator Atty. Mark Steven Mayo issued …

By CESAR JOLITO III The 30th Panaad sa Negros Festival officially opened yesterday with renewed calls for unity, resilience and continued development among Negrenses, highlighting three decades of celebrating the province’s identity, culture and shared aspirations. In his keynote message during the opening ceremony, Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson underscored that Panaad Festival has …

By CESAR JOLITO III The Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Negros Island Region (DSWD-NIR) is preparing a special payout for fuel subsidies as it works to accommodate beneficiaries who were unable to claim their assistance within the original schedule. DSWD-NIR Regional Director Arwin Razo said the agency is currently coordinating with local …

The Negros Occidental provincial government is eyeing sourcing water supply of 50 million liters per day (MLD) for three cities under the proposed Negros Bulk Water Supply Imbang Watershed – Hinalinan River Project. A copy of the project’s environmental impact statement summary for the public (ESP) has been released by the Environment Management Bureau – …

By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City Health Office (CHO) observed a significant decline in dengue cases but expressed concern about a spike in leptospirosis infections. Based on CHO’s weekly disease surveillance report from March 29 to April 4, dengue cases dropped by 54.1 percent, with 134 cases recorded compared to 292 cases and two …

By CESAR JOLITO III A proposed measure seeking to modernize the city’s transport system through electric vehicles (EVs) has passed first reading at the Sangguniang Panlungsod, marking an initial step toward a more sustainable and cost-efficient mobility framework. The measure aims to address rising fuel costs, urban pollution and gaps in inclusive transportation by promoting …

By CESAR JOLITO III A total of 16 Bacolodnon overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who sought assistance from the city government amid ongoing unrest in the Middle East have safely returned home, according to the City Administrator’s Office. Records showed that among those repatriated, seven came from the United Arab Emirates, four from the Kingdom of …

By CESAR JOLITO III Two doctors from the Bacolod City Health Office (CHO) are now under administrative investigation following allegations of misconduct, the City Legal Office (CLO) confirmed. CLO head Karol Joseph Chiu said the physicians have been issued show-cause orders and are being charged with violations of Republic Act No. 6713, as well as …