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Three men were arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, with P2,340,000 worth of smuggled cigarettes in an anti-smuggling operation in Binalbagan, Negros Occidental. REGIONAL MARITIME UNIT 6 PHOTO

P2.3-M smuggled cigarettes seized in Binalbagan

BY MA. THERESA LADIAO BACOLOD – Police authorities confiscated P2,340,000 worth of smuggled cigarettes and arrested three suspects around 6:08 a.m. on Tuesday, October 29,...

Bacolod holds ‘Young Mothers Congress’ to empower and support families

BACOLOD City – The City Population Office (CPO), in partnership with various local agencies, recently organized a “Young Mothers Congress” at the Bacolod City...
Businessman Chavit Singson arrives in Bacolod City, the famed “City of Smiles”, on October 26, 2024, accompanied by Ako Ilocano Ako party-list’s Rep. Richelle Singson, as they engage with local leaders and residents.

Chavit Singson pushes for ‘universal income’ in Senate bid

BACOLOD City – Former Ilocos Sur governor and businessman Chavit Singson announced his intent to file a Universal Basic Income (UBI) bill if elected...
Barangay Granada emerged as champion in the street dance and arena competition of the 45th MassKara Festival on Sunday, Oct. 27. ALBEE BENITEZ/FACEBOOK PHOTO

Granada is MassKara street dance champion for 3 straight years

BACOLOD City – Barangay Granada clinched another victory in the 45th MassKara Festival, maintaining its champion status in the street dance and arena competition....
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Bacolod extends MassKara food kiosk operations

BACOLOD City – Due to the adverse weather caused by Tropical Storm Kristine last week, Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has extended the operation of...
Photo courtesy of PAGASA

‘Low chance of wind signal in WV due to Tropical Storm Leon’

ILOILO City – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has reassured residents of Region 6 there is a low likelihood that...
Photo courtesy of Antoni Shkraba/Pexels

MOA signed to strengthen Negrenses’ healthcare access

BACOLOD City – The provincial government of Negros Occidental and the Department of Health (DOH) formalized a partnership to enhance healthcare services for residents,...
Masskara Festival 2019 Street Dance Competition Barangay Category on Sunday Oct. 27, 2019. Panay News

Bacolod Council considers rescheduling MassKara Festival due to bad weather

BACOLOD City – The Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) is contemplating amendments to the schedule of the city’s famed MassKara Festival, aiming to avoid the consistent...
Bacolod City is one of the nine cities in the Philippines, and the only city in Western Visayas, that made it to the top 1,000 cities worldwide, according to a study of Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2024. PHOTO COURTESY OF JOSE ANTONIO ROBELLO/FACEBOOK PAGE

Bacolod ‘most business-friendly city’ for 3rd time

BACOLOD City – This city has been named the “Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit in the Philippines” for the third time. The award was presented...

Bacolod City implements preemptive evacuations

BACOLOD City – In response to the severe weather conditions brought on by Tropical Storm Kristine, the Bacolod City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management...