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Kanlaon Volcano erupts, Alert Level raised to 3; La Carlota suspends classes
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has raised the alert level for Kanlaon Volcano to 3 following a phreatic eruption at 3PM today,

Victorias City lags behind in income classification
Victorias City Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez has clarified the recent income reclassification of local government units (LGUs) under Republic Act No. 11964, which resulted in

Transport groups threaten 5-day strike
Transport groups in Bacolod City are gearing up for a potential five-day strike in December to protest the government’s Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP).

New minimum wage order now in effect in Western Visayas
Employers in Western Visayas, including Negros Occidental, are now mandated to implement new, higher minimum wage rates. The new wage order, Wage Order No. RBVI-28,

Kanlaon Volcano spews ash for an hour
Kanlaon Volcano on November 9, released a plume of ash that lasted for an hour, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported. Based on

Red tide alert up in more areas in NegOr
A red tide alert has been issued in two more bays in Negros Oriental, as laboratory tests confirmed high levels of harmful algal blooms (HABs),

Dengue cases in Negros Occ surge
A significant increase in dengue cases has been reported in Negros Occidental, with 5,338 cases recorded as of October 26, 2024. This figure represents a

Kanlaon remains unstable, NegOcc gov urges cooperation during evacuation
Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson is urging residents living near Kanlaon Volcano to remain vigilant and cooperate with evacuation orders should the need arise.

Rotational brownouts continue in northern Negros due to transformer breakdown
Rotational brownouts continue to affect residents in EB Magalona, Manapla, and Victorias City due to a breakdown of the 15 MVA power transformer at the

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,
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