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Viral Exanthem outbreak hits Negros Occidental High School
A viral exanthem outbreak has affected 32 students at Negros Occidental High School (NOHS). The contagious skin rash, often referred to locally as “makayha,” is

A farewell to a maestro: Remembering Gilopez Kabayao
A grand farewell is being prepared for the renowned Negrense violin virtuoso and musical crusader, Gilopez Kabayao. A celebration of his life and music will

Capitol invests in teacher education with USLS partnership
The Negros Occidental provincial government has renewed its commitment to teacher education by partnering with the University of St. La Salle (USLS) to offer 600

OPM sensation TJ Monterde to top bill Bacolod City’s MassKara 2nd night
OPM heartthrob TJ Monterde will take center stage at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) tonight at 10 p.m, the second day of the MasKara

COC filing starts; Bacolodnons anticipates rematch between “tumandok” Bing & newcomer Albee
The filing of certificates of candidacy (COC) for the 2025 mid-term election begins today across the country. In Bacolod and the province of Negros Occidental,

No water in some areas served by BACIWA due to leakage
The Bacolod City Water District-Primewater has announced a temporary water interruption in several areas in the eastern side of Bacolod due to a leakage repair

No crash landing in Bago
Local authorities in Bago City have dismissed social media rumors claiming that a plane had crashed or made an emergency landing in the area. The

Bacolod City mourns loss of lineman Jessie James Torremocha
Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has expressed his deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Jessie James Torremocha, a lineman who tragically

Negros Power lineman dies after fatal fall, leaves daughters fatherless
A 34-year-old lineman contracted by Negros Power & Electric Corporation (NEPC) tragically lost his life on September 17, leaving his two young daughters, ages 7

Sipalay rescue advises residents to prepare for evacuation as river vverflows
The Local Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Office (LDRRMO) of Sipalay City has advised residents to be prepared for possible evacuation as the Sipalay River
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