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By CESAR JOLITO III Bacolod City Councilor Wilson “Jun” Gamboa, Jr. has urged the city government to strengthen its show-cause order against PrimeWater, citing persistent service failures that have affected thousands of consumers across the city. Gamboa said complaints over dirty water and intermittent supply have had a significant impact on residents, prompting the need …

By CESAR JOLITO III Bacolod City Lone District Representative Alfredo Abelardo Benitez yesterday confirmed that PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp., previously linked to the Villar group, has been sold to a new owner, with the transaction finalized last Friday, December 12. In an exclusive radio interview, Benitez said he is hopeful the change in ownership will result …

The Negros Occidental provincial government is enhancing its delivery of healthcare services with the opening of the Center for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases (CEMREID) at the Teresita L. Jalandoni Provincial Hospital (TLJPH) in Silay City. With support from the Department of Health and the World Bank, the P100-million medical facility is the province’s response …

By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) has called on all 61 barangays in the city to strengthen public awareness and community-based campaigns against the use of dangerous firecrackers as the Christmas and New Year celebrations approach. In a recently approved resolution, the SP emphasized the importance of protecting public safety during the …

By CESAR JOLITO III Fears of a possible water interruption in Bacolod City have been allayed after PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. committed to and completed the settlement of its outstanding obligations to Bacolod Bulk Water Inc. (BBWI), prompting city officials to assure the public that water services will remain uninterrupted. Mayor Greg Gasataya announced on Saturday, …

By CESAR JOLITO III Bacolod City once again transformed into a vibrant center of holiday celebration as thousands of residents and visitors gathered for the 2025 Christmas Festival of Lights on Saturday, December 13, highlighting the city’s spirit of unity, creativity and community partnership. The festival featured a grand street and arena dance competition that …

Officials of flood-prone barangays in Bacolod City are optimistic of finally seeing an end to years of destructive floods with the interventions being implemented by the government under Oplan Kontra Baha. On Friday, December 12, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., together with Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon, led the launch of the waterways …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said yesterday the Banago Port Improvement Project will serve as a model for the country’s terminals and ports to ensure more efficient and modern services for passengers and cargo. After inspecting the upgraded Banago Port, Marcos said the new Port Operations Building (POB) can now accommodate up to 500 passengers, …

By CESAR JOLITO III Sugar producers in Negros Occidental’s Fifth District are urgently appealing for the intervention of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. as farmgate sugar prices continue to plummet, leaving thousands of farmers and laborers on the brink of financial distress. In an open letter addressed to Marcos, the Sugar Association and Cooperative of Negros …

By CESAR JOLITO III The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Negros Occidental will be placed on full alert beginning December 22, 2025 until January 2, 2026, as part of intensified preparations for the holiday season. BFP Provincial Director Fire Supt. Rodel Masip said the heightened alert status aims to strengthen monitoring of firecracker zones, …