Tag: Negros Occidental news

Oct52026 by Shiela Gelera-BragaNo Comments

Force Multiplier Ginpatay sa Binalbagan

Naga-arado sa kampo ang 55-anyos nga force multiplier sang siya ang gintiro mga pasado las 7 sang aga, Lunes, Oktubre 5 sa nabukid nga bahin sang Sitio Kapaklan, Barangay Santol sa banwa sang Binalbagan, Negros Occidental.Ginsiling ni Police Major Joey Mara, hepe sang Binalbagan PNP, wala pa mahibaluan kung pila kabilog ang suspek nga nagtiro sa biktima.Dead on the spot ang force multiplier nga ginkilala kay alyas “Jolito”, residente sang Brgy. Santol.Suno kay Mara, wala sang record sa Binalbagan Police Station ang biktima.Padayon pa ang imbestigasyon sa motibo kag identity sang mga suspek sa krimen.“Based sa initial investigation, nag-aararo po yung force multiplier natin then binaril. We are not sure pa sa ngayon kung ilan po yung perpetrator natin. Hintayin na lang n...

Oct52026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Rape cases filed vs suspects in separate attacks on minors in E.B. Magalona, Bago

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Rape cases have been filed against two suspects in separate incidents involving minors in E.B. Magalona and Bago City, Negros Occidental, police said Monday, Oct. 5.Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office spokesperson Capt. Judesses Catalogo said both minors reportedly sustained physical injuries in the separate incidents.Police are withholding details that could identify the victims because they are minors and alleged victims of sexual abuse.In E.B. Magalona, police said the victim, an elementary school pupil, was on the way home around noon when an adult male suspect approached the child and allegedly introduced himself as someone who knew the victim’s father.The suspect, who reportedly worked as a pedicab driver like the victim’s father, allegedly offered to bring the...

Oct42026 by Nanette GuadalquiverNo Comments

DOE proposes immediate interventions to address Visayas power woes

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Energy Secretary Sharon Garin has proposed immediate interventions for the recurring power outages in the Visayas grid as she stressed the need for a whole of government approach to address major power supply issues.Garin discussed the Visayas power situation and presented course of actions during the House of Representatives joint public hearing at L'Fisher Hotel in Bacolod City on Saturday.“The earliest (long-term) solutions for the whole Visayas is at 2028,” she said.As an immediate measure, Garin proposed tapping battery energy storage to help cushion supply disruptions while the Department of Energy (DOE) pursues long-term solutions.She added that the agency is also working to bring in power barges to augment electricity supply in the region.The DOE chief thank...

Oct42026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Negrense youth urged to fight disinformation, demand accountability

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Young Negrenses were urged to scrutinize online disinformation and hold public officials accountable during the Bacolod leg of the GenZennial Tour: We Decide the Future at Carlos Hilado Memorial State University-Alijis Campus, Oct. 2.The event, organized by Team Pinas, focused on two national issues affecting young voters: disinformation surrounding the West Philippine Sea and public accountability in controversies involving government officials and the use of public funds.In a press release, Team Pinas described the nationwide tour as a civic education initiative designed for younger audiences who increasingly get information from social media platforms.The program combined short discussions with interactive activities aimed at helping participants evaluate information, unders...

Oct42026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

11 Bacolod schools unveil MassKara masks, costumes ahead of Oct. 17 showdown

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Eleven elementary and high schools in Bacolod City showcased their masks, headdresses, costumes and performance concepts ahead of the MassKara Festival 2026 Street Dance and Arena Competition-School Category on Oct. 17.The participating schools presented their entries during the Mask and Costume Display Competition-School Category at Ayala Malls Capitol Central, giving the public an early look at the designs and concepts they will bring to the festival competition.Seven elementary schools are participating: Vista Alegre Elementary School, Education and Training Center School II, Sum-ag Elementary School, Mandalagan Elementary School, Montevista Elementary School, Vista Alegre-Granada Relocation Elementary School and Handumanan Elementary School.The high school contingents are P...

Oct22026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

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

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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

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 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 ...