By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City council has approved on second reading a proposed ordinance aimed at regulating the use of modified or excessively loud motor vehicle mufflers within the city. The measure seeks to address rising public concern over vehicular noise that disrupts peace, public order, and community well-being. Councilor Caesar Distrito, chairperson …
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Pontevedra disburses P3-M aid to 708 ‘Tino’ victims
By CESAR JOLITO III The Pontevedra municipal government distributed close to P3 million in financial assistance to 708 residents heavily affected by Typhoon “Tino,” reinforcing ongoing recovery efforts months after the storm struck the province. The aid included P2.5 million sourced from the Negros Occidental provincial government, part of the P50-million Presidential Assistance Fund released …
Heavy rainfall, flood alert force suspension of classes in NegOcc
Heavy rainfall warning with possible serious flooding and landslides prompted the suspension of classes at all levels in various local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental yesterday. As of 2:00 p.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration issued red, orange and yellow warnings in the province as the shear line prevails over the …
Labor group slams senator’s ‘unpatriotic’ WPS remarks
By CESAR JOLITO III A labor group strongly criticized Senator Rodante Marcoleta over his recent remarks concerning Kalayaan Island, calling the statement “unpatriotic” and demanding that he be declared persona non grata for allegedly undermining the country’s territorial claims. In a press statement released yesterday, the General Alliance of Workers Association (GAWA) said Marcoleta’s comments …
Bacolod tightens regulation on poultry processing
By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod has approved on third and final reading an ordinance imposing stricter regulation on poultry dressing and processing operations across the city, aiming to protect public health and curb environmental hazards linked to improper slaughtering practices. The measure mandates full compliance of all poultry dressing and processing plants …
Lacson flags airport parking fee hike as burden
By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson has raised concern over the sharp increase in overnight parking fees at the Bacolod-Silay Airport, warning that the new rate places an added financial burden on travelers and motorists. The overnight parking fee at the airport has surged from P200 to P600, a 200-percent increase …
Labor group backs ‘no work, no pay’ bill for gov’t execs
By CESAR JOLITO III The General Alliance of Workers Association (GAWA) has thrown its support behind a proposed “no work, no pay” bill for legislators, calling for its extension to cover all government officials, including those in local government units (LGUs), whether appointed or elected. In a press statement issued on February 8, GAWA Secretary …
Bacolod to institutionalize brgy evac centers
By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City council has approved on second reading a proposed ordinance that seeks to institutionalize the establishment and management of field evacuation centers across all barangays, strengthening the city’s disaster preparedness and emergency response system. The measure mandates the creation of safe, accessible and well-managed evacuation centers in every barangay …
Execs, community unite in condemning attack on minors
By CESAR JOLITO III The brutal attack on three minors in Negros Occidental’s Silay City that left one child dead and two others hospitalized has drawn strong condemnation from leaders and communities across Negros, with authorities intensifying efforts to bring those responsible to justice. Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said the incident has shocked …
‘This is terror’: NTF-ELCAC on NPA’s spy-tagging tactic
By CESAR JOLITO III The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) has strongly condemned the killing of a 74-year-old grandmother in Negros Occidental’s Kabankalan City, describing the incident as a case of “spy-tagging” that escalated into a summary execution allegedly carried out by New People’s Army (NPA) elements. In a statement …