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By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City government and the Department of Energy (DOE) have formalized a partnership aimed at advancing renewable energy and sustainable waste management, following the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on Monday, January 26. The agreement covers the development of a waste-to-energy (WTE) facility in Bacolod City and the …

By CESAR JOLITO III The Negros Occidental Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) reported slight movements in the prices of pork, eggs and other livestock products, based on its latest price monitoring. Provincial Veterinarian Dr. Placeda Lemana said the average pork price during the January 19 to 26 period was P340 per kilo, with Himamaylan City posting …

By CESAR JOLITO III Cadiz City wrapped up the 52nd Dinagsa Festival, with massive crowds, high-energy street performances and a strong message of unity, overcoming challenges posed by looming weather threats and the ongoing sugar industry crisis. The 10-day celebration, held from January 16 to 26, culminated in the Ati Dance and Street Dance Competitions …

By CESAR JOLITO III A labor group renewed its call for Congress to pass a long-delayed enabling law that would allow the election of sectoral representatives in local legislative councils, saying the failure to act has effectively silenced marginalized sectors for nearly 35 years. Wennie Sancho, secretary general of the General Alliance of Workers Association …

By CESAR JOLITO III The La Castellana municipal government has begun transferring families displaced by Typhoon “Tino” to a single, centralized evacuation site to improve the delivery of assistance and restore normal operations in public facilities. La Castellana Mayor Añejo Nicor said a total of 978 families who lost their homes during the onslaught of …

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 …