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By CESAR JOLITO III Prices of highland vegetables have sharply declined in local markets, offering relief to consumers, while key staples such as rice and sugar recorded slight increases, according to the latest monitoring report from La Carlota City’s public market office. Data gathered from five market respondents showed a notable drop in the cost …

By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod has approved on first reading a proposed ordinance seeking to establish a dedicated City Education Office (CEdO), marking a significant step toward strengthening the city government’s role in education governance. The measure, titled the “Bacolod City Education Office Establishment Ordinance of 2026,” aims to institutionalize a centralized …

By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City Legal Office (CLO) has issued a formal notice to Barangay 16 Punong Barangay Jason Ligaya following the reported reinstallation of illegal structures and obstructions along a newly cleared road within the village. The notice, dated March 24, was issued by Atty. Bartolome Malde Jr., head of the CLO …

QUEZON CITY — The Social Security System (SSS) today announced that its MySSS Card will soon reach members in unbanked areas after EastWest Rural Bank (EWRB) became its first rural bank card issuer, a move to expand financial inclusion in underserved communities. SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Joseph M. de Claro and EWRB …

By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City Health Office (CHO), through its City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit, is investigating a cluster of diarrhea-like illnesses affecting six family members in Barangay Singcang-Airport, believed to be linked to the consumption of contaminated shellfish. Initial findings showed that on March 19, the family gathered seashells, which were later …

By CESAR JOLITO III More than 1,000 members of transport and progressive groups are set to stage a protest and transport strike at the Magsaysay Flyover in Bacolod City today as they press the government to address rising fuel prices. The planned action will be led by the Kabacod Negros Transport Coalition (KNETCO), Bagong Alyansang …

By CESAR JOLITO III Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya has ordered a series of administrative actions against 12 regular employees of the city government, including two doctors accused of misconduct, in a sweeping move to enforce discipline and accountability in public service. According to City Legal Officer Karol Joseph Chiu, the two female medical officers …

An official of the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) called on sugar mills to increase the trucking allowance for sugar farmers amid rising fuel prices. In a statement, board member David Andrew Sanson, the planters’ representative, said he issued an appeal through a letter sent to sugar mills nationwide. “We respectfully request for your management to …

By CESAR JOLITO III Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya has initiated measures to expedite the release of fuel subsidies for tricycle drivers amid the continued rise in fuel prices, calling for urgent coordination and accurate data submission to ensure affected drivers receive assistance. During a meeting with members of various Tricycle Operators and Drivers’ Associations …

Bacolod City convened the Bacolod Meetings and Conventions Promotions Board (BMCPB) in a bid to strengthen its position as one of the country’s major meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) destinations. Mayor Greg Gasataya, who chairs the board, and Councilor Jason Villarosa, as the vice chairman, led the inaugural meeting that brought together key leaders, …