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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 …

By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City government has issued a health advisory and tightened regulations on donated food after a “foreign object” was discovered in cups of arroz caldo distributed at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) on Friday, January 16. City Administrator Mark Mayo said the advisory applies to employees of the Business …

By CESAR JOLITO III Sugar Board member David Sanson called on sugar farmers and planter federations to unite and pursue long-term solutions to address persistent challenges in the sugar industry, including production costs, pricing, marketing, and pest infestation. Representing sugar planters, Sanson said recent improvements in sugar and molasses prices offer a positive sign for …

By CESAR JOLITO III The palm oil plantation operated by Hacienda Asia Plantation Inc. (HAPI) in Negros Occidental’s Candoni town remains under a cease and desist order (CDO) issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) due to unresolved environmental violations and continued non-compliance with regulatory requirements. According to the DENR, HAPI has …

By CESAR JOLITO III State volcanologists warned communities around Kanlaon Volcano to be on heightened alert as Tropical Storm “Ada” is expected to bring rains that could trigger dangerous lahar flows and sediment-laden flooding in parts of Negros Island. In a lahar advisory issued yesterday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) cited the …

The Bacolod City government has started relocating residents from danger zones, particularly along creeks and rivers, as part of the city’s flood mitigation strategy and move to ensure a safe relocation for residents in danger zones. Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) head Richelle Verdeprado-Mangga said yesterday they provided cash assistance of P10,000 each …