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By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City Environment and Natural Resources Office (BENRO) has issued a public warning against individuals and groups falsely posing as garbage collectors to solicit cash donations from residents. BENRO officer-in-charge Allyn Luv Dignadice said the city government, together with its newly contracted private garbage hauler, has not authorized any person …

By CESAR JOLITO III The La Carlota City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) is pushing for stricter land-use controls along riverbanks and accelerating the relocation of displaced families, as the city continues to grapple with the aftermath of Typhoon “Tino.” During the CDRRMC’s first-quarter meeting on January 20 at the City Social Hall, …

By CESAR JOLITO III Human Rights Advocates Negros (HRAN) has condemned what it described as a series of coordinated attacks and threats against staff of the development non-government organization (NGO) Paghidaet sa Kauswagan Development Group Inc. (PDG) and members of farmer communities it assists in Negros Occidental. In a statement, HRAN reported that on January …

By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental provincial tourism officer Cheryl Decena’s motion for reconsideration had already been resolved and denied after no new evidence was presented to overturn the initial findings into the alleged mismanagement of the Mambukal Resort and Wildlife Sanctuary and loss of P3.5 million in cash advance remittances. “Based on what was …

By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City Administrator’s Office mandated all departments and offices in the city government to secure prior approval before distributing donated food within the premises of the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) following reports of a “foreign object” allegedly found in a cup of arroz caldo on Friday, January 16. Memorandum …

By CESAR JOLITO III The municipality of Moises Padilla has received a total of P20 million in financial assistance to support recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Typhoon “Tino,” Mayor Ella Garcia-Yulo said. Mayor Garcia-Yulo received a P10-million check from the Negros Occidental provincial government during a turnover ceremony held at the Social Hall …

By CESAR JOLITO III The Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) – Negros Occidental Chapter has expressed grave concern over the arrest of Bacolod City-based media practitioner Erwin Delilan yesterday, citing possible violations of due process and press freedom. In a statement, KBP-Negros Occidental Chairman Jeony Bigay said the organization respects the rule of …

By CESAR JOLITO III The Sugar Council has fired back at recent remarks made by Sugar Board Planters Representative Dave Sanson, questioning his call for unity among industry stakeholders. In a statement, the Sugar Council emphasized its long-standing efforts to foster collaboration within the sugar sector, working closely with the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) to …

By CESAR JOLITO III A new capitol-style supermarket managed by the Negros Occidental provincial government’s Technology and Livelihood Development Center is set to open in Mambukal Mountain Resort, offering a direct link between local farmers and consumers while creating community employment opportunities. According to Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz II, the supermarket will source produce directly …

By CESAR JOLITO III The vibrant culture of Bacolod City took center stage at the 2026 Sinulog Festival as MassKara dancers from Barangay Tangub captivated millions during the street dancing and ritual showdown on Sunday, January 18. The Bacolod-based contingent, composed of 60 dancers and more than 100 propsmen, joined the grand parade from Mango …