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The muddy streamflow in the waterways of La Castellana, Negros Occidental, caused by the ashfall from Kanlaon Volcano’s recent eruption, is not as turbid as at was on Friday, an Office of Civil Defense (OCD) official said on Sunday, May 18.According to the La Castellana Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office the quality of the water has improved, it is not as turbid as first observed, OCD Negros Island Region Director Donato Sermeno III said.But it will have to be checked again on Monday with the incident management team, he said.They will have to determine if the water is safe for use when it clears up, Sermeno said.Residents on Friday were advised to boil all drinking water and avoid consuming fish from the affected rivers.The muddy streamflow at the ...

Murder charges will be filed against the suspect who shot a teacher inside a computer shop in Purok Lubi, Brgy. 3, Bacolod City, on May 13.PMaj. Eugene Tolentino, Bacolod City Police Station 2 commander, told DIGICAST NEGROS on Sunday that they already identified a person of interest in the shooting of Rex Calimpon, 48, a teacher and resident of Brgy. Sampinit, Bago City.Tolentino said that they are looking at a personal conflict as the possible motive for suspect's suddenly shooting the victim inside the computer shop.The police have already coordinated with the victim’s family on their plan to file a case against the suspect.After the victim is buried documents will be prepared to file the murder charges against the suspect, Tolentino said.Investigation continues as t...

The Negros Occidental dengue cases were 1,897 with seven deaths as of May 10, Dr. Girlie Pinongan, Provincial Health Office, reported on Friday, May 16.This is an increase by 322.49 percent or 1,488 cases compared to the same period in 2024 that had 449 cases.The age group with the most number of dengue cases was from 11 to 20 years old,Bago City still had the most number of dengue cases reported at 383, followed by Kabankalan City with 175, La Carlota City – 158, San Carlos City – 109 and Silay City- 101.Pinongan said while recent weekly reports showed a drop in dengue cases residents should not be complacent because it has been raining again lately.Mosquitoes that are dengue carriers breed in stagnant water, which must be removed, Pinongan said.*

The three Philippine Coast Guard-Negros Oriental substations got new station commanders during a turn-over ceremony in Brgy. Calindagan, Dumaguete City, on Friday, May 16.They are the PCG-NegOr substations in Sibulan, Zamboanguita, and Bais City.Outgoing Coast Guard Sub-Station Commander of Sibulan PO2 Ralph Pino was replaced by LtJg. Lemuel Guacen, Zamboanguita Commander PO2 Rolend Alabado by Ens. Jores April Nolido, and Bais Commander PO2 Ariel Juanico was replaced by Ens. Sanjay Nidea.PCG-NegOr Commander Lt. Marionne Abigail Enopia expressed her appreciation to the outgoing commanders and commended their commitment that led to their successful tenures.She urged the newly appointed commanders to uphold the high standards expected of their positions.*

Getting Covid-19 protection* PNA photo by Yancy LimThe Department of Health (DOH) assured there is "no cause for alarm" despite the reported surge in coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases in some Southeast Asian countries.“We are actively coordinating through established mechanisms like the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Nations). This gives us verified information, boosting readiness even as we see no cause for alarm,” it said in a statement on Saturday, May 17.Hong Kong and Singapore earlier noted a surge in Covid-19 cases.In Singapore, the latest data showed that the estimated number of Covid-19 cases in the week ending May 3 increased to 14,000 from 11,100 in the previous week.Its Ministry of Health said there is no indication that the variants circulating are ...

Fuel pump prices are expected to increase by more than P1 on Tuesday, May 20, after two consecutive weeks of roll backs.Diesel prices will increase by P1.50 to P1.70 per liter, Unioil Petroleum Philippines forecasted on Saturday.Gasoline prices will increase by P1 to P1.20 per liter, it added.*

The tenth most wanted person in Toboso, Negros Occidental, for alleged rape was arrested in Brgy. Bug-ang on Saturday, May 17, the police reported on Sunday.Alias “Alimar”, 27, of Sitio Vergara, Brgy. Bug-ang, was arrested by virtue of a warrant of arrest.The warrant was issued by the presiding judge of the Regional Trial Court Branch 58 in San Carlos City on May 9 for violation of Republic Act 8353 or the Anti-Rape Law with no bail recommended.The suspect is now under the custody of the police.*

The muddy stream flow at the Bungahin River in Barangay Robles.* La Castellana MDRRMO photoMuddy stream flow in the waterways of La Castellana, Negros Occidental, caused by the ashfall from Kanlaon Volcano’s recent eruption is posing serious health and environmental risks, the Office of Civil Defense warned on Friday, May 16.Residents are advised to boil all drinking water and avoid consuming fish from the affected rivers, OCD Negros Island Region Director Donato Sermeno III said.The muddy stream flow at the Bungahin River in Barangay Robles, La Castellana, was caused by heavy rain that washed down the debris spewed by Kanlaon during its eruption early Tuesday morning, he said.They received reports that residents caught a lot of fish from the muddy stream flow in the Bun...

Bacolod Election Officer Revo Sorbito, Negros Occidental Election Supervisor Ian Lee Ananoria, and Comelec NIR lawyer Cindy Ballesteros (l-r) at the NOBC Tent City on Friday.*The election returns of Negros Occidental and Bacolod City were submitted to the National Board of Canvassers (NOBC) on Friday, May 16.The election returns were turned over to the NOBC at the Tent City of the Manila Hotel by Negros Occidental Election Supervisor Ian Lee Ananoria and Bacolod Election Officer Revo Sorbito.The Commission on Elections will proclaim the 12 winning senators on Saturday, May 17, Comelec Chairperson George Garcia announced on Friday.The Comelec is also expected to proclaim the winning party-list groups on Monday, May 19.Based on the National Certificate of Canvass (NCOC), ...

The Team Asenso Bacolod candidates at their miting de avance*Ronnie Baldonando photoThe Team Asenso Bacolod winners on Friday called for reconciliation and cooperation following the May 12 elections.“We invite every Bacolodnon - regardless of political affiliation - to join us in our shared mission to uplift our communities and bring lasting development to our city,” a Team Asenso joint statement said.”The challenges ahead are real, but with unity, respect, and collective effort, there is nothing we cannot overcome. Let us move forward with one purpose: to create a Bacolod that provides hope, opportunity, and a better life for all”, the statement said.The joint statement was issued by Representative-Elect Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, Mayor-Elect Greg Gasataya, Vice Mayor-Elect...