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Mayor Albee eecaps first year in office, sets sights on making Bacolod a super-city
Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” Benitez has marked his first year in office with a number of accomplishments, including the doubling of the city’s tax collection, the development of a green city plan, and the expansion of the city’s BPO workforce.

Albee completes office upgrade in time for 2nd SOCA
A total ofP16 million was spent for the renovation, which features a modern luxury design and new furniture. The new office also has outer and inner waiting rooms, two conference rooms, and a glass wall that gives one a full view of the BCGC grounds and fountain.

Negros Occ not ASF red zone, guv says
Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson said that the province was not tagged as an African swine fever (ASF) red zone despite thousands of pigs

Go breaks ground super health center, distributes P6M aid in Silay
Senator Bong Go and Silay Mayor Joedith Gallego broke ground for a P10 million super health center (SHC) in Silay City on June 7. The

Sipalay’s Achelle Guion wins 2 silver medals in ASEAN Para Games 2023
In a remarkable display of strength and determination, Achelle Guion, achieved a commendable feat at the ASEAN Para Games 2023 where she secured two silver

Hinoba-an strengthens border control following ASF case in NegOr
The municipality of Hinoba-an in Negros Occidental has strengthened its border control following the confirmation of an African swine fever (ASF) case in Negros Oriental.

Himamaylan achieves 101% vaccination voverage vs measles, rubella
The Department of Health (DOH) in Western Visayas announced that Himamaylan City in Negros Occidental has achieved 101% vaccination coverage against measles and rubella.

Victorias holds emergency meeting to address molasses spillage
Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez of Victorias City called for an emergency meeting, yesterday, May 22, to address the concerns arising from a molasses spillage coming from Victorias Milling Company (VMC), which has resulted in a pervasive rancid odor spreading throughout the city.

Maintenance works by NGCP and CENECO to cause 9-hr outage on Sunday
The power outage is scheduled to last from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will impact various areas, including the Asdes-Gonzaga and Reclamation substations, as well as the Gaisano Substation.

PBBM oks sugar importation to stabilize prices, boost supply
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday approved the additional importation of up to 150,000 metric tons (MT) of sugar to stabilize prices and boost the country’s sugar supply.
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