By JEN BAYLON Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson is pushing for the immediate release of cash assistance to farmers affected by drought in the province. Lacson said it is the process that is slowing down the release of aid. The list of farmer-beneficiaries is now under validation process by the Department of Social …
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NegOcc bids to host Int’l Organic World Congress 2027
By JEN BAYLON Negros Occidental is bidding to host the prestigious International Organic World Congress (IOWC) in 2027. “We would just like to introduce ourselves to the world. One way to do that is to host an Organic World Congress,” Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said. The province’s bid to host the event is in its …
PBBM to launch Cebu-Negros-Panay backbone project on April 8
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. is set to inaugurate the Cebu-Negros-Panay Backbone Project Stage 3 (CNP3) will be inaugurated on April 8, Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas said yesterday. During the Philippine Electric Power Industry Forum 2024 at the Iloilo Convention Center, Treñas also welcomed this development which is expected to improve the power situation on …
DOH focuses vax efforts vs. pertussis on most vulnerable
The Department of Health (DOH) said it would prioritize the protection of the vulnerable population against pertussis or whooping cough. The DOH made this remark amid reports that free booster shots for children aged five and above, adolescents, adults, and pregnant women are not available in health centers. “In a situation with limited resources, the …
Over 500 cops to secure Panaad sa Negros
BY JEN BAYLON More than 500 uniformed personnel from the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) will secure the much-anticipated Panaad sa Negros Festival 2024 from April 15 to 21. NOCPPO spokesperson Colonel Abegael Donasco said that they are prepared to secure the festival and maintain a safe environment for the attendees. Donasco also emphasized the …
Bacolod cops form anti-vandalism body
The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) has formed a task force to address the recent proliferation of vandalism, which is prohibited by City Ordinance 534. Colonel Noel Aliño, city police director, said yesterday they have been directed by Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez to strictly implement the ordinance as more vandalism on walls of commercial …
Bacolod City signs up 800 confirmed beneficiaries for 4PH project
The Bacolod City government has signed up an initial 800 beneficiaries as confirmed buyers of housing units at the Asenso Yuhum Residences-Arao, the first among its shelter projects being implemented under the Pambansang Pabahay Para Sa Pilipino (4PH) Program. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said yesterday he presented project updates during a meeting with visiting officials …
20 NPA rebels killed in Visayas in Q1
The government continues to win against the insurgency in the Visayas this year, with 44 armed encounters leading to the death of 20 New People’s Army (NPA) rebels, as of March 31. There were also 27 fighters who surrendered and four who were apprehended, reported Visayas Command (Viscom) acting commander Commodore Oscar Canlas, Jr. “The …
Water shortage hits 3 Hinoba-an villages —mayor
By Jen Baylon Three barangays in Negros Occidental’s Hinoba-an town have been affected by water shortages due to the ongoing drought, Mayor Daph Anthony Reliquias said yesterday. Reliquias said the water levels in the town’s Barangays Looc, Asia and Bacuyangan have dropped to below-normal levels. The three villages are also experiencing water shortages for …
Bacolod City delivers water to El Niño-hit households
The Bacolod City government has initiated the “Patubig Sa Barangay” to provide supply to households with limited or dried-up water sources due to prolonged dry weather brought by El Niño. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said yesterday it is important to ensure every household in the city has access to clean and reliable water. “This initiative is …