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Hello again Manokan: Mayor opens doors after brief closure
Manokan Country lovers, both local and tourists, will continue to enjoy the flavorful grilled chicken (inasal) at its current location after Bacolod Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has granted the re-opening of the stall along Fr. Ferero Street, yesterday, July 17.

CENECO sets 2-day outage for maintenance
The Central Negros Electric Cooperative (CENECO) announced a 2-day power interruption covering Alijis and Sum-ag Feeders to allow its team to conduct maintenance activities on

PAGASA: Negros Island to brace for heavy rains due to LPA
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued a weather advisory warning of moderate to heavy rains (50-100 mm) starting today, July

Kanlaon Volcano shows increased swelling; raising concerns of eruptive activity
Ground deformation monitoring of Kanlaon Volcano has detected a significant increase in swelling of the edifice over the past month, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS).

NBI recovers stolen Amorsolo painting; arrests 2
The National Bureau of Investigation-Special Task Force (NBI-STF) has recovered the stolen Amorsolo painting and arrested 2 individuals in Quezon City on July 11. The

San Carlos allots P12M aid to farmers
The city government of San Carlos thru its City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office’s Quick Response Fund, allotted P12M in financial assistance to El Niño

No power in some areas on July 13, 14
The Central Negros Electric Cooperative (CENECO) is advising residents of Talisay & Silay cities and the town of Murcia to prepare for scheduled power interruptions

Missing minors located in Himamaylan
[UPDATE 1] The two missing minors who were earlier reported as missing were found in Himamaylan City, their relatives confirmed. The mom of one of

DPWH completes Silay-Lantawan road widening
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the widening of the Silay-Lantawan Road in Silay City, Negros Occidental allowing more motorists going

Albee’s SODA no-show stirs talk of 2025 Albee-Gasataya mayoral battle
Bacolod Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez missed to attend the State of the District Address (SODA) of lone district congressman Greg Gasataya at the University of
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