By CESAR JOLITO III The Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) reported the neutralization of four alleged remnants of dismantled guerrilla units following a series of encounters across the Negros Island Region, as part of its continuing anti-insurgency campaign. In a press statement, the 3ID said the operations also led to the seizure of several …
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Repairs begin on damaged Himoga-an Bridge approach
By CESAR JOLITO III Repair works on the damaged bridge approach of Himoga-an Bridge in Negros Occidental’s Sagay City began on Tuesday, February 3, after flooding caused by heavy rains from a shear line washed out portions of the structure over the weekend. Provincial Engineer Ernie Mapa said contractor ESJ Construction has been tasked to …
Bacolaodiat 2026 set in 4 festival sites
Bacolod City will stage the 2026 Bacolaodiat Festival, one of the country’s biggest Chinese New Year celebrations, across four festival sites from February 20 to 22. The Bacolod City Government Center grounds will serve as the main festival site, along with three other designated venues — Megaworld’s The Upper East, SM City Bacolod, and Ayala …
Collecting taxes … at night? Gasataya orders probe
By CESAR JOLITO III Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya has ordered a formal investigation into allegations that two employees of the City Treasurer’s Office were involved in illegal nighttime tax collection and the issuance of unofficial receipts, as he renewed his call for the business sector to report any corruption-related concerns. Gasataya confirmed that the …
Bacolod families affected by 3 fires get P1.25-M aid
By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City government, in partnership with the Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD), has extended financial support to 117 families who lost their homes in a series of fires that swept through the city in January 2026. The distribution took place at the Bacolod City College Gymnasium in Barangay …
Top 9 most wanted arrested
By CESAR JOLITO III Police arrested the ninth most wanted fugitive in the Negros Island Region (NIR) during a law enforcement operation at Barangay Cabacungan in Negros Occidental’s La Castellana town on Monday, February 2. The suspect, identified by police as 50-year-old alias “Rom,” a laborer and a resident of Sitio Buros in the town, …
Guv: Impeachment talks unlikely to prosper
By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson described the impeachment move against President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. as part of the country’s democratic process but expressed doubt that it would advance due to a lack of political support in Congress. However, Lacson said he does not believe the effort will prosper. “Impeachment is …
Man shot dead in computer shop
By CESAR JOLITO III A man was shot dead inside a computer shop at Purok Lubi in Bacolod City’s Barangay 3 on Monday night, February 2. The victim was identified as Earnie Catahay, a resident of Negros Occidental’s Victorias City. Authorities said the incident occurred at 9:50 p.m. while the victim was inside the establishment. …
Army sustains focused ops after NPA leader’s death in central Negros
The Philippine Army yesterday vowed to sustain focused operations after foiling the attempt of New People’s Army (NPA) remnants to sow violence and neutralizing a rebel leader in Binalbagan, Negros Occidental last week. Reynaldo “Amik” Erecre, secretary of Komiteng Rehiyon (KR)-Negros, died in a clash with troops of the 94th Infantry Battalion (94IB) in Sitio …
Solon pushes legislative plan to accelerate AI adoption
By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental 3rd District Representative Javier Miguel Benitez presented a sweeping 24-month legislative roadmap aimed at fast-tracking artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in the Philippines, positioning the country to move from being merely “AI-ready” to fully “AI-powered.” Speaking at the State of the Nation on Artificial Intelligence 2026, Benitez, who heads the …