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Oct22026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

House Speaker Dy says Congress must listen to communities, address farmers’ concerns

House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said Congress must listen directly to communities and determine what more government can do for sectors that sustain the country, as he put farmers’ welfare, education, barangay governance, and public safety among the concerns raised during the House of Representatives’ LegisHear consultation in Victorias City, Negros Occidental, Friday afternoon, Oct. 2.Speaking before local officials, barangay leaders and sectoral representatives at the Victorias Coliseum, Dy said bringing Congress closer to communities allows lawmakers to hear firsthand what policies and additional government support are needed.Dy gave particular emphasis to farmers, saying the country depends heavily on their work and that Congress should examine what additional measure...

Oct22026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

60 households in Moises Padilla sitio get electricity through P5.21M project

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Sixty households in Sitio Agogolo, Brgy. Macagahay, Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental, now have access to electricity following the completion of a P5.21 million electrification project.The Negros Occidental Electric Cooperative (NOCECO) formally energized the project on Thursday, Oct. 1, during a ceremony at Agogolo Elementary School.NOCECO said the project is the largest under its Sitio Electrification Program in the 5th District of Negros Occidental.Sitio Agogolo is classified as a Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Area, making the installation of electric poles and other facilities more challenging.Fifth District Rep. Emilio Bernardino Yulo III commended NOCECO personnel for completing the project despite the difficult terrain.Moises Padilla Mayor Ella Celes...

Oct22026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Dead green sea turtle found in Dauin

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A dead green sea turtle weighing an estimated 60 kilograms was found along the shore of Poblacion 1 in Dauin, Negros Oriental, on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 1.The Department of Environment and Natural Resources said the turtle was discovered by local residents at around 5 p.m.The turtle was already in a decomposed condition and was estimated to have been dead for about a week.DENR personnel measured the turtle at 40 inches in straight carapace length and 23 inches in straight carapace width.The cause of death could not be determined during the initial assessment.The turtle was assessed, measured and documented before its remains were buried in the area following proper procedures.*

Oct22026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Negros Occidental disperses 849 livestock, poultry to boost farm recovery

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The Negros Occidental provincial government distributed 849 heads of livestock and poultry and 15 units of equipment worth a combined P1.289 million to farmers, associations and institutional partners to support agricultural recovery and livelihood programs.Provincial Veterinarian Dr. Placeda Lemana led the turnover on Thursday, Oct. 1, under the province’s Swine Industry Recovery Initiatives and Animal Genetic Improvement and Livelihood Programs.The assistance included 500 two-week-old chicks, 100 Rhode Island Red chicks, 150 Itik Pinas, 54 female piglets, 32 castrated piglets, one uncastrated piglet, 10 sows and gilts, and two male ruminants.The weaners will be raised as breeding sows as part of efforts to accelerate the rebuilding of the province’s swine population while pro...

Oct22026 by Mary Judaline PartlowNo Comments

Negros Oriental cops seize P27.6-M shabu in 9 months

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Police in Negros Oriental seized nearly PHP27.6 million worth of suspected shabu in the first nine months of 2026, an official said Thursday.Capt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson for the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOrPPO), said the seizures resulted from sustained anti-illegal drug operations across the province from Jan. 1 to Sept. 30.“The campaign against illegal drugs is one of the four focus points of NOrPPO and we have sustained police operations across the province without compromising other anti-crime activities,” Polinar told the Philippine News Agency in an interview.NOrPPO records showed that police conducted 460 anti-drug operations during the period, resulting in the arrest of 44 high-value individuals and 425 street-level individuals.Police confisc...

Oct22026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Farmer killed, another wounded in Sipalay stabbing

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A 61-year-old farmer was killed while another man was wounded after they were stabbed inside a house in Brgy. Camindangan, Sipalay City, Negros Occidental, on Thursday night, Oct. 1.Police identified the fatality as alias Molong, 61, while the injured victim was identified as alias Ar-ar, 35, both farmers and residents of Purok Bawug in the barangay.The suspect was identified as alias Rene, 57, also a resident of Brgy. Camindangan.Police said the two victims were inside their house at around 9 p.m. when the suspect allegedly entered and stabbed them.Molong was hit on the left side of his chest, while Ar-ar sustained a stab wound on the left side of his abdomen.Both were brought to the Merceditas J. Montilla District Hospital, where Molong was declared dead.Ar-ar was...

Oct22026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Laborer electrocuted while repairing solar panel post in La Castellana

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A 37-year-old laborer died after being electrocuted while helping repair a solar panel post in Brgy. Cabacungan, La Castellana, Negros Occidental, on Thursday morning, Oct. 1.Police identified the victim as alias Doroy, a resident of Brgy. Cabacungan.The incident happened at around 9:30 a.m. in Purok 4 while the victim and a barangay electrician were conducting repairs on the solar panel post.Initial police investigation showed that Doroy climbed the post and allegedly came into contact with an exposed electrical wire.He suffered an electric shock and was rescued by emergency personnel.The victim was brought to the La Castellana Rural Health Unit, where he was declared dead.La Castellana police received the report at around 11:30 a.m. and proceeded to the health fac...

Oct22026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Sagay remembers former Gov. Alfredo Marañon Jr. on 6th death anniversary

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Sagay City commemorated the sixth death anniversary of former Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo G. Marañon Jr., remembering a public service career that spanned more than five decades and helped shape programs in education, environmental protection, and local development, Oct. 1.A commemorative Mass attended by members of the Marañon family, relatives, city officials, and employees was officiated by Rev. Fr. Rodel Luneta, assistant parish priest of St. Joseph Parish.For Luneta, the remembrance was also personal.In his homily, he shared that he was among the beneficiaries of the AGM Scholarship Program established by Marañon, recalling how the program opened educational opportunities for young people and helped them pursue better futures.Luneta described Marañon as one ...

Oct12026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Chiz’s bill to recognize, protect line workers approved on second reading

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The Senate has approved on second reading two measures—Senate Bill Nos. 2484 and 2485 principally authored by Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero—seeking to honor and protect the country’s line workers for their crucial role in disaster response and in keeping a reliable power system.SB No. 2484, or the National Line Workers Appreciation Day Act, seeks to declare the first Monday of August every year as a day of recognition for electrical line workers to underscore their role in electrification efforts. The other proposal, SB No. 2485 or the Line Workers Insurance and Benefits Act, mandates employers to provide mandatory insurance coverage of at least P300,000 for line workers against death or disability arising from occupational hazards. The bill also ensures that such covera...

Oct12026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Globe boosts connectivity, empowers student leaders at Silliman’s Hibalag Festival

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DUMAGUETE CITY, NEGROS ORIENTAL — Globe strengthened connectivity at Silliman University’s Hibalag Festival 2026, helping the university community stay connected during one of its biggest annual gatherings. The company also supported student leaders with training and grants to help turn their ideas into initiatives for the campus community.Hibalag, a local Visayan term associated with meeting or coming together, is a longstanding Silliman Founders Day tradition. Through organization booths, activities and homecoming events, it brings generations of Sillimanians together and celebrates the university’s heritage and enduring ties with Dumaguete City. To support increased network demand as more people gathered on campus, Globe deployed a Cellsite on Wheels (COW) at the Hibala...