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Bacolod allocates P29M free school supplies
The Bacolod City government has earmarked P29 million for the procurement of free school supplies for public school students from Kindergarten to Grade 6. Councilor

Teleperformance agent stable after stabbing by former coworker
A 29-year-old Teleperformance agent, Bret Requieron, is now out of danger after being viciously attacked and stabbed multiple times at the Luxur Place parking area

Cibo chef Margarita Fores to receive Presidential Medal of Merit
Internationally acclaimed Bagonhon chef and restaurateur Margarita “Gaita” Fores will be posthumously conferred with the Presidential Medal of Merit by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Malacañang

Victorias breaks ground on motorpool & child dev’t centers
Mayor Javier Miguel “Javi” Benitez spearheaded the groundbreaking ceremonies for three significant projects in Victorias City on April 15, marking a step forward in the

12-Hour blackout on Black Saturday
A 12-hour power interruption is scheduled to affect several areas in Negros Occidental on Black Saturday, April 19, from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. In

NOCECO hikes April power rates by over P1.65/kWh
The Negros Occidental Electric Cooperative (NOCECO) has implemented a significant increase in the electricity rate for April 2025, reaching up to P15.6104 per kilowatt-hour (kWh).

Bacolod mayor addresses BACIWA water supply issues
In response to ongoing concerns regarding water supply in Bacolod City, Mayor Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” Benitez convened a meeting with officials from the Bacolod City

Motorcycle rider killed in hit-and-run incident
A motorcycle rider lost his life in a tragic hit-and-run accident at the intersection of Burgos Extension and Economic Highway early Sunday morning, April 13,

Power outage hits Sagay, Escalante, Toboso & Calatrava
An emergency power interruption hits 2 cities and 2 towns in Northern Negros past lunch of April 6, the Northern Negros Electric Cooperative (NONECO) confirmed

Bago relocates Kanlaon evacuees to sustainable bamboo village
In a move prioritizing sustainability and improved living conditions, the City Government of Bago has relocated 22 families displaced by the recent Mount Kanlaon activity
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