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The show cause order being served at the Murcia Police Station custodial facility* The Land Transportation Office–Negros Island Region (LTO-NIR) served a show cause order to a motorcycle rider featured in a viral road rage video in Murcia, Negros Occidental. The order directs the rider to explain why his driver’s license should not be suspended, revoked, or subjected to other administrative sanctions. LTO-NIR personnel served the order Tuesday, March 10, at the Murcia Police Station custodial facility, where the rider is currently detained. Authorities also secured the rider’s license pending the administrative proceedings. The road rage incident occurred along the national highway in Brgy. Salvacion, Murcia. The police said the encounter involved a Toyota Wigo driven by a 67-...

Business tycoon Lucio Co is ready to invest in Bacolod City to address its water shortage problems, Bacolod Mayor Greg Gasataya said on Monday, March 9. What is important is there is 24/7 water supply for the people of Bacolod, Gasataya said. Gasataya met with Co, who owns Crystal Bridges Holding Corp., in Bacolod on Sunday. Crystal Bridges has acquired PrimeWater, which has a joint venture agreement with the Bacolod City Water District. The mayor said the city government will not interfere with the agreement between PrimeWater and Co. The city only aims to protect the interests of the people and ensure that Crystal Bridges Holding Corp. is able to supply water to the entire Bacolod, 24/7, Gasataya said.*

A 45-year-old man was found dead after his motorcycle crashed into a ditch in Brgy. Abu-Abo, Murcia, Negros Occidental, Monday morning, March 9.Police identified the victim only as “Dolpo” of Purok Sunset Rio in Brgy. Abu-Abo.Investigation showed that a resident passing by the area saw a motorcycle that had fallen into a ditch.The witness found the victim lying lifeless beside the motorcycle with a head injury.Authorities said the witness immediately informed the victim’s family.The victim was rushed by a Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office ambulance to the Murcia Rural Health Unit where he was declared dead.*

The 3rd Negros Island Region - Private Schools Athletic Association Regional Games officially opened  at the STI West Negros University gym in Bacolod City on Tuesday, March 10.*Ronnie Baldonado photo Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson highlighted the strength of a unified Negros Island Region (NIR) during the opening of the 3rd NIR Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) Sports and Cultural Meet at the STI West Negros University (WNU) Gym in Bacolod City on Tuesday, March 10. Addressing a crowd of student-athletes and delegates from 22 private schools across Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor, Lacson noted that what was once a shared geography has evolved into a robust partnership centered on youth development, education, and regional unity. He urged the...

A 30-year-old man drowned after he slipped and fell into the water at Palaypay Falls in Brgy. Abante, Pamplona, Negros Oriental, on Sunday afternoon, March 8.Police identified the victim as Miguelito Caday Pastor, a resident of Sitio Pancil, Brgy. Sundu-an, Manjuyod.Investigation showed that the victim fell into the water while climbing to the second level of the waterfalls where he allegedly intended to jump.Authorities said the victim’s companions immediately tried to rescue him.However, the victim was carried away by the strong current and was pulled toward the deeper part of the water.The victim was brought to the Urgent Care Clinic in Tanjay City where he was declared dead.*

The Land Transportation Office–Negros Island Region presented a proposal to establish a Visayas Seatbelt and Crash Prevention Center during the first quarter meeting of the Regional Development Council–Negros Island Region Infrastructure Development Committee in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental. LTO-NIR acting regional director Jeck Conlu on Tuesday, March 10, said the proposed center aims to strengthen road safety programs in the Visayas. Conlu said the initiative will focus on improving seatbelt compliance, enhancing driver education, and implementing proactive crash prevention strategies. Dumaguete City Mayor Manuel Sagarbarria, chairperson of the RDC-NIR Infrastructure Development Committee, delivered the welcome remarks during the meeting. Officials present during the meeting included ...