Average residential power rates in all three distribution utilities in Negros Occidental decreased in March due to lower generation charges as well as reduced prices in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM). Data showed yesterday the rate reduction this month came after an upward rate adjustment reported by the Northern Negros Electric Cooperative (Noneco), …
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NegOcc PDRRMC on blue alert for Holy Week
By Jen Baylon The Negros Occidental Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) will be placed under blue alert status for the Holy Week. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, in his memorandum released on Friday, March 22, said the blue alert status will be in effect from March 27 until April 1. Law enforcement personnel will be …
No Arnie Teves as NBI team returns from Timor-Leste
The delegation of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) that went to Timor-Leste following the arrest of expelled Negros Oriental lawmaker Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves, Jr. has returned to the Philippines without the former congressman. Based on a Super Radyo dzBB report by Saleema Refran, NBI Director Medardo de Lemos said a court in Timor-Leste is …
Sum-ag Bridge 2 closure set today
By Mae Singuay Sum-ag Bridge 2 in Bacolod City’s Barangay Sum-ag will be closed today due to the concrete pouring of the bridge slab. Jose Antonio Robello, Bacolod Traffic Authority Office deputy head, said the southbound lane of Sum-ag Bridge will be closed to traffic from 9:00 a.m. onwards. Six traffic enforcers will be …
AFP chief cites Viscom gains in security drive, territorial defense
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff General Romeo Brawner, Jr. cited the gains of the Visayas Command (Viscom) in its internal security operations (ISO) under the leadership of Lt. General Benedict Arevalo, who bowed out of military service in a ceremony in Cebu City on March 21. Viscom’s achievements with Arevalo …
CLO denies cooking confiscated fish
By Mae Singuay The Bacolod City Legal Office (CLO) denied the allegations that they cooked the fish confiscated from vendors during their operations at the Libertad Market. CLO’s City Enforcement Team (CET) head Rey Demisana denied the allegations, after a video circulated on social media showed a CET member frying the fish confiscated from …
Children of slain NPA rebel in Negros to get educational aid
The Philippine Army’s 79th Infantry Battalion (IB) has assured the children of the slain remnant of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Negros Occidental of educational assistance for them to finish school. Jose Caramihan, a member of an anti-crime volunteer group before joining the NPA Northern Negros Front, was among the three rebels killed …
More renewable energy projects to be developed in Negros
Several renewable energy (RE) projects, totaling more than 1,000 megawatts, are being proposed across Negros Occidental in the next 15 years, data from the Department of Energy (DOE) showed. Those were among the developments discussed during the Negros Island Power Forum organized by the Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) at a …
BCPO cautions residents vs. burglaries ahead of Holy Week
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) reminded residents to be vigilant against burglars during the observance of Holy Week. Lt. Colonel Ronnie Brillo, BCPO spokesperson, said homeowners should make sure that their houses are secured prior to attending church services or if traveling elsewhere. Brillo said their patrol vehicles …
PCG-Northern NegOcc gets new station commander
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Northern Negros Occidental has a new station commander. Coast Guard Commander Joe Luviz Mercurio formally turned over his duties to incoming PCG-Northern NegOcc Commander Paterno Belarmino, Jr. yesterday. The turnover ceremony, presided over by Coast Guard District in Western Visayas commander, Captain Weniel Azcuna, …