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OBO urged to ensure accessibility for PWDs, seniors

• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO A resolution requesting the Permits and Licensing Office and the Office of the Building Official (OBO) to strictly implement City Ordinance No. 08-16-774, or “The Accessibility Ordinance for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and Senior Citizens in

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Fire station launches jeepney-based safety campaign

The Bacolod City Fire Station launched the “Reels-On-The-Bus” Fire Safety Advocacy Campaign, spearheaded by City Fire Marshal FCInsp. Stephen Jardeleza, in partnership with Negros East Transport Service Cooperative (NETSCO) and the City Government of Bacolod (BCD PIO), according to a

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P150K livelihood grants distributed to 4 Bacolod groups

Four associations from Bacolod City received livelihood grants of P150,000 each from Mag Negosyo ta day (MTD) yesterday, a press release from the Office of Vice President, Sara Duterte said. The four beneficiaries are the Kabalaka People’s Livelihood Association, Manayaosayao

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Victorias scholars receive assistance from LGU

A total of 1,166 Victorias City scholars received educational assistance worth P5,000 from the Office of Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez at the Victorias City Coliseum on March 16. The payout covered the first and second semesters of Academic Year 2023-2024.

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P55M earmarked for Bacolod Negros economic highway

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Bacolod Negros Occidental Economic Highway (BANOCEH) that has been extended to Sagay City from Victorias City, has an allocated budget of P55 million, disclosed Rep. Alfredo “Thirdy” Marañon III yesterday. The P55 million budget, according

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Marañon hopeful NIR signed into law before SONA

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Occidental 2nd district Rep. Alfredo Marañon III yesterday shared the optimism of Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson that the creation of Negros Island Region will be signed into law by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. before this

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900 more hog raisers get financial aid

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN An additional 900 hog raisers who were affected by the African Swine Fever and other hog related cases, are expected to receive financial assistance from the provincial government of Negros Occidental by next week. Provincial Social

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City council encourages Earth Hour participation

• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod is encouraging all residents in Bacolod City to observe Earth Hour on Friday. A resolution encouraging all residents from the different barangays, establishments and institutions in Bacolod City to switch off their

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Romualdez lauds Czech Republic’s support for PH on WPS

Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez hailed President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. for notching yet another triumphant achievement in statecraft that bolsters our stance on the West Philippine Sea and promises to significantly enhance our country’s defense capabilities, according to a press release

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Palarong Panlalawigan opens April 1 at Panaad

The 2024 Palarong Panlalawigan (2024 Negros Occidental Provincial Meet) is set to open on April 1, at 5:30 p.m. at the Pana-ad Park and Stadium. The Department of Education (DepEd) Negros Occidental Division, in partnership with the Provincial Government of

Negrense Daboy Fernandez tops Adidas Slam Dunk contest

Negros Occidental’s pride Winefredo “Daboy” Fernandez recently proved that he is indeed the province’s slam dunk king after nabbing the Adidas Slam Dunk contest during the SMART – National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) National Finals’ Skills Challenge at the Mall

WVSU dominates RASUC-VI Culture, Arts Festival

West Visayas State University claimed the overall champion title during the recently concluded Culture and the Arts Conference and Festival 2024 held on March 25, a press release from the university said. Besting 10 other participating members of the Regional

Why only now? – Lacson on opposition to NIR

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN With the anticipated signing on creation of Negros Island Region into a law, opposition against it has been raised by Dumaguete Bishop Julito Cortes. While they may come up with a position, I’m just wondering why

After 38 years of service, VISCOM chief retires

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Outgoing AFP Visayas Command chief Lt. Gen. Benedict Arevalo yesterday ended 38 years of service to the Philippine military with a sense of satisfaction, as he rallied troops not to be complacent in light of the