Local government officials in Bacolod City are joining hands with fellow leaders from the neighboring provinces in a bid to make Visayas the center of development in the country. “It’s about time that we share a common goal and become one in making Visayas the center of our country,” Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya said …
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NO MORE EXTENSION: Rush expected on BSKE voter reg last day May 18
By CESAR JOLITO III A surge of last-minute voter registrants is expected across the Negros Island Region (NIR) as the Commission on Elections (Comelec) confirmed that the voter registration deadline for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) on Monday, May 18 will no longer be extended. Comelec-NIR Lionel Marco Castillano said Comelec Chairman …
Senator calls for full probe into Senate shooting scare
By CESAR JOLITO III A senator called for a full and independent investigation into the shooting incident that occurred at the Senate on Wednesday night, May 13, saying the violence stemmed from Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s refusal to face legal proceedings tied to a reported arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court. Speaking during …
SRA steps up drive vs. sugarcane pest
By CESAR JOLITO III The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has intensified its campaign against the resurging infestation of the red striped soft-scale insects (RSSI), warning that the pests are beginning to increase anew due to prolonged dry and hot weather conditions linked to El Niño. SRA said around 1,080 hectares of sugarcane plantations in Negros, …
NegOcc officials’ trust, support inspire Army soldiers
The trust and support of the government officials in Negros Occidental serves as inspiration to Philippine Army soldiers in their quest to help bring peace and development to Negrenses, the Army’s 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) said. In a statement, 3ID thanked Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson and the Negros Association of Chief Executives (Negros ACE) led …
NegOcc health chief to retire; Capitol seeks successor
By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental Provincial Health Office (PHO) chief Dr. Girlie Pinongan will officially retire from government service on Friday, May 15, ending years of service, Provincial Administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz II confirmed. Diaz said Pinongan had previously received two extensions, allowing her to continue serving beyond her original retirement schedule. With her …
Crater glow not sole basis for Kanlaon blast: Phivolcs
By CESAR JOLITO III The presence of a crater glow at Kanlaon Volcano is not enough to conclude that a hazardous volcanic eruption is imminent, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol issued the clarification following public concern over the visible crater glow observed at Kanlaon in recent days. …
Bacolod logs sharp dengue case drop; leptos cases surge
By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City Health Office (CHO) reported a significant decline in dengue cases in the city for the first five months of 2026, even as leptospirosis cases showed a notable increase. Based on CHO surveillance data from January to May 2, dengue cases dropped by 51.3 percent compared to the same …
27 children in neglect rescued: DSSD-Bacolod
By CESAR JOLITO III At least 27 children were rescued by the Bacolod City Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) from various situations of neglect, street exposure and risk conditions from January to April. DSSD head Dr. Richelle Mangga said out of the 27 minors, 17 were placed in residential or institutional care facilities, …
Electrical spark seen as fire cause
By CESAR JOLITO III The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has pointed to electrical ignition as the likely cause of a fire that hit Purok Magnolia in Bacolod City’s Barangay 7 past 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12. Fire investigators said the blaze started on the second floor of a house owned by Larry Peruelo. …