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The first mpox patient in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, is a 20-year-old woman with history of travel within the Philippines, Dr. Girlie Pinongan, Provincial Health Officer, said on Tuesday, June 24.The 20-year-old had rashes and a fever in the second week of June, went for a checkup and was advised to undergo a test for mpox, Pinongan said.It is not clear where and how the 20-year-old got mpox, she said.Pinongan said because she was a suspected mpox case, the patient was advised to isolate and was given treatment.The patient was not hospitalized.The results of her test stating that she was positive for Mpox came out during the weekend, Pinongan said.The 20-year-old has recovered but remains in isolation at home, she said.Her family who also isolated have no ...

The sale of rice at P20 a kilo in Negros Occidental under the Bigasan ng Bayan program kicked off in Pulupandan town on Tuesday, June 24.The program benefited 500 residents from vulnerable sectors, who were able to purchase a maximum of P5 kilos of rice each.It was undertaken by the Negros Occidental provincial government in collaboration with the Federation of Irrigators' Association of Central Negros-Bago River Irrigation System (FIACN-BRIS).FIACN-BRIS president Pedro Limpangog said they sold 50 sacks of rice.The rice was sold to senior citizens, solo parents, persons with disabilities and 4Ps members who presented their identification cards, he said.With the help and support of the provincial government through farm inputs and labor, they were able to reduce ...

Negros Power has successfully completed the rehabilitation and upgrading of the 30-kilometer Bacolod-Silay 69kV sub-transmission line, marking a significant milestone in its mission to deliver more stable and reliable power supply to Central Negros.This high voltage line connects the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) and Negros Power substations, which serve thousands of residents and businesses.The project involved inspecting, replacing, and upgrading 266 structures spanning seven key segments and covering 29.87 circuit kilometers, a press release from Negros Power said on Tuesday, June 24.The outdated and frequently failing porcelain insulators were replaced with durable polymer insulators, eliminating a long-standing cause of frequent power interruptions, i...

A motorcycle rider-vlogger apologizes to Land Transportation Office‑Western Visayas Regional Director Gaudioso Geduspan II during their meeting at the agency’s regional office in Iloilo City on Monday.*LTO 6 photoA vlogger from Bacolod City has apologized to Land Transportation Office - Western Visayas (LTO-6) Regional Director Gaudioso Geduspan for threatening the agency’s traffic enforcer during a Facebook Live broadcast.“This is clearly harassment against an officer performing lawful duties. LTO-6 will not tolerate any form of intimidation or abuse targeting our personnel,” Geduspan said in a statement on Tuesday, June 24.According to LTO-6, the violator was apprehended for operating an unregistered motorcycle and driving without a valid license in Barangay Mansilingan here ...

The Leonardo Panaligan Command of the New People’s Army on Tuesday, June 24, claimed the killing of a barangay tanod who it alleged was a military asset.Ronald Jacolbe, 39, was killed in Sitio Sumilang, Brgy. Tacpao, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental, on Sunday, June 22.He was executed for being a spy of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the NPA said.Jacolbe reported and guided the 62nd IB troops who raided an NPA unit in Sitio Lupo, Barangay Humay-humay, Guihulngan on May 1, the rebel group claimed.*

A senior citizen with hearing problems died after she was hit by a van while trying to cross the road in Brgy. Pandanon Silos, Murcia, Negros Occidental, on Monday, June 23.Alias “Dako”, 67, was hit by a public utility van driven by alias “Gerome” of San Carlos City, the police said.Investigation revealed that the driver saw the victim crossing the road and honked at her but she did not hear it.The driver tried to avoid the victim but Dako suddenly stopped in the middle of the road which resulted in the van hitting her, the police said.The victim was brought to a hospital where she was declared dead.The family of the victim have reached a settlement with the driver and will not file a case against him, the police said.*

Civil society groups, Church leaders, workers, and fisherfolk organizations will lead the People’s March for Environmental Justice and Good Governance at 9 a.m. Friday, June 27, a day before the inauguration of Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson’s third term.The march will begin at San Sebastian Cathedral, proceed along Gatuslao Street, and culminate at the Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol, Joshua Villalobos of the of the Negrosanon Initiative for Climate and the Environment (NICE) said Tuesday, June 24.The marchers will carry a People’s Environment Agenda to the gates of the Provincial Capitol, outlining concrete policy demands for the incoming provincial leadership, Villalobos said in a press releaseThe document, crafted by grassroots organizations and environmental advocates, envi...

A person suffering from a mental disorder was stabbed dead by the owner of the house where he was staying in Purok Bougainvillea, Brgy. Tampalon, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, on Tuesday, June 24.He was stabbed by Jose Jorgin Pedelliome, 43, the police said.The victim was eating lunch when they had a heated argument prompting Pedelliome to take a kitchen knife and stab him in the chest, the police said.The suspect voluntarily surrendered to the responding barangay officials.Police investigation revealed that the suspect allowed the victim to stay at his house because he was living alone.The victim’s family has decided to file homicide charges against the suspect.*

The first prize winner.*Andrew Altarejos photoThe 3rd Kurit sa Layag painting contest winners were named after a fluvial procession in the waters fronting the Bantayan Park in Bago City, Negros Occidental, on Tuesday, June 24,The fluvial procession was held to mark the feast of the city's patron saint, St. John the Baptist.The winners with the best painted sails were:*First prize -Cluster 4, composed of Barangays Don Jorge Araneta, Alianza, Caridad and Malingin;*Second prize -Cluster 3, composed of Barangays Abuanan, Atipuluan, Taloc and Tabunan; and*Third prize -Cluster 5, composed of Barangays Sampinit, Balingasag, Busay and Napoles.*

There’s a growing sense of anticipation in Talisay as Town & Country East moves closer to completion.One of the most talked-about residential developments in the area, this master-planned community is shaping up to be a standout address for future homeowners.Nestled in a prime location with easy access to both Talisay and Bacolod, this thoughtfully designed subdivision is ideal for those looking to build a home — and a future — in a peaceful, well-connected community.The development focuses on offering residential lots within a secure and carefully laid-out environment, where everything feels just right: not too crowded, not too far, and definitely not too fast-paced.“Our vision for Town & Country East has always been clear: to offer families and individuals a peace...