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By CESAR JOLITO III Three fisherfolks from Negros Occidental’s Hinoba-an town who were reported missing at sea have safely returned home after being stranded in the Sulu Sea for two days as their fishing boat, MB Princess Henna, capsized amid strong winds and rough sea conditions. They were rescued on Sunday, January 25, after the …

By CESAR JOLITO III The chairmen of the House and Senate committees on agriculture have called on the Department of Health (DOH) to investigate the continued influx of artificial sweeteners into the country, citing potential health risks to consumers and mounting threats to the domestic sugar industry. House Committee on Agriculture and Food chairperson Representative …

By CESAR JOLITO III Bacolod City Lone District Representative Alfredo Abelardo Benitez downplayed the impeachment complaints filed against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., saying the move lacks legal basis and will not benefit the country. In an interview, Benitez said he sees no justification for pursuing impeachment against Marcos Jr., stressing that the president has been …

The Bacolod City Special Education (SPED) Center is advocating for awareness and acceptance as the country marks the 30th National Autism Consciousness Week. The public school catering to learners with special education needs highlighted the campaign as they expressed support for House Bill 3379, seeking to institute a comprehensive national autism spectrum disorder program filed …

By CESAR JOLITO III The Northern Negros Natural Park (NNNP) has reopened Tinagong Dagat to the public for a limited period, granting trekkers access to the site from January 22 to February 15, ahead of its scheduled temporary closure for environmental assessment and policy review. The Protected Area Management Office of NNNP announced that applications …

By CESAR JOLITO III The Police Regional Office in the Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) formally broke ground for the construction of Police Station 9 in Bacolod City’s Barangay Cabug, marking a key step in strengthening police presence and public safety services in one of Bacolod City’s rapidly growing areas. The ceremony held yesterday underscored the …

By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) has lauded the local government’s strong support for police operations, personnel welfare and modernization efforts as the city steps into 2026. During the BCPO New Year’s Call on Wednesday, January 21, police officials highlighted the tangible assistance provided by Mayor Greg Gasataya and the city …

Cadiz City in Negros Occidental distributed 1,000 rattan-made baskets under the “Balik Alat” program as part of the ongoing 2026 Dinagsa Festival Fiesta Fair. The northern Negros city promotes the “Balik Alat,” which translates to bringing back the native basket in Hiligaynon, in strengthening its commitment to environmental protection and in compliance with the ordinance …

By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City Legal Office (CLO) has rejected allegations that its enforcement personnel assaulted a 63-year-old sidewalk vendor during a clearing operation at the Libertad Public Market, citing closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage and existing city ordinances governing road clearing and ambulant vending. CLO chief Karol Joseph Chiu said members of the …

By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) has unanimously approved a resolution urging the increase in the monthly allowance of senior citizen and persons with disability (PWD) association presidents, recognizing their expanding role in community-level governance and social service delivery. The resolution calls on the Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD), the …