Tag: Negros Occidental

Oct12026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

PRO-NIR trains 55 participants on cases involving minors exposed to violent extremism

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The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region has opened a three-day seminar-workshop in Bacolod City on handling cases involving minors who may be exposed to nihilistic violent extremism and harmful online content.The activity began Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Food Terminal Market along North Capitol Road and gathered 55 participants from law enforcement and partner government agencies.PRO-NIR said the training is intended to strengthen the ability of personnel to identify, prevent and respond to cases involving minors exposed to violent extremist ideologies.The seminar includes discussions on online environments where minors may encounter content promoting hatred, violence or acts that could cause serious harm.Participants are also being trained to recognize possible in...

Oct12026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

1,794 police personnel deployed for MassKara Festival 2026

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A total of 1,794 police personnel have been deployed in Bacolod City to secure the MassKara Festival 2026, the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region said.PRO-NIR formally sent off the security contingent on Wednesday, Sept. 30, ahead of the festival activities in October.The deployment includes personnel from provincial police offices, the PRO-NIR regional headquarters and national support units.Police will be assigned to festival venues, parade routes, transport hubs, public convergence areas and other key locations across Bacolod.PRO-NIR said the deployment will focus on crime prevention, police visibility, crowd and traffic management and rapid response to incidents.The security contingent will be supported by personnel from the Bureau of Fire Protection, Phili...

Oct12026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

GCash offers government bond investment from P5,000 for Negros residents

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Residents of Bacolod City and Negros Occidental looking to earn interest every three months can invest in a Philippine government bond through GCash, starting at P5,000, the company said.Retail Treasury Bond 32 (RTB 32) is available to eligible users through GBonds in the GCash app. The primary offer runs from September 29 to October 7, unless the Bureau of the Treasury closes it earlier.Buying a government bond means lending money to the government in exchange for interest payments and repayment of the principal under the bond’s terms.RTB 32 has a two-and-a-half-year term, with issuance scheduled for October 12, 2026, and maturity on April 12, 2029. Interest is paid quarterly, or every three months.For someone investing P5,000, the release estimates an interest pa...

Oct12026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Amity Volunteer Fire Brigade opens applications for rescue technicians

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The Amity Volunteer Fire Brigade in Bacolod City has opened applications for individuals who want to train and serve as volunteer rescue technicians.In a press conference on Wednesday night, Sept. 30, Amity said the recruitment is open to applicants aged 21 to 40 who are at least senior high school graduates, physically and mentally fit to undergo training, and have no criminal record.Amity Volunteer Fire Brigade officials (from left) Jucar Caspe, assistant deputy for rescue; Parrick Palses, assistant fire chief for communication; Samuel Ko, fire chief of the Amity Volunteer Fire Brigade; Hitchel Mombay, assistant fire chief for maintenance; Rutha Rojo, planning officer; and Rumrum Rojo, deputy chief for emergency medical services, during a press conference announcing the opening o...

Oct12026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Bago becomes first Negros Island LGU with 2 licensed primary care facilities

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Bago City has become the first local government unit in the Negros Island Region to operate two licensed primary care facilities after the Barangay Ma-ao Health Station passed its assessment on Wednesday, Sept. 30.The city government said the Ma-ao facility was granted a license to operate as a Primary Care Facility following an assessment conducted by the Regulation, Licensing and Enforcement Division of the Department of Health-Negros Island Region.The RLED team was led by Dr. Anna Andrea Libo-on, while the Barangay Ma-ao Health Station team was headed by Dr. Elijah Blaise Bimbao under the supervision of City Health Officer Dr. Ferdinand Ramon Mayoga.Bago City Mayor Marina Javellana said Brgy. Ma-ao is also the first barangay in the Negros Island Region to have a licensed...

Sep302026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Pagbayad sang bill pakadto sa pagbakal shares: GCash magahatag oportunidad para makasugod sa panibag-o nga investment paagi sa IPO

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Humalin sa pagpadala sang kwarta, pagbayad sang bills, kag pagbakal sang load, mahimo nga sa masunod pwede na maka-angkon sang shares sang GCash ang pumuluyo sang Bacolod City kag Negros Occidental.Nagahanda na ang Mynt, ang parent company sang GCash, sang ila initial public offering ukon IPO para sa publiko.Paagi sini, mahimo makabakal sang shares ang mga interesado kag mangin kabahin sang mga tag-iya sang negosyo.Base sa press release sang GCash, gintawag sang business commentator kag market observer nga si Mon Monson ang ginaplano nga pagtanyag nga “Pambansang IPO,” bangud pamilyar ang madamo nga Pilipino sa serbisyo nga ila ginagamit adlaw-adlaw.Ginpaathag ni Monson nga bisan indi kilala sang iban nga Pinoy ang mga kumpanya sa nagligad nga mga IPO, kilala nila ang GCash...

Sep302026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Tricycle driver shot dead in Murcia

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A 53-year-old tricycle driver was shot dead by an unidentified assailant in Brgy. Salvacion, Murcia, Negros Occidental, on Tuesday morning, Sept. 29.Police identified the victim as alias “Tampol”, a resident of Hacienda Beri in Brgy. Salvacion.The shooting occurred at around 6:05 a.m. in Purok Señora while the victim was driving his tricycle.Initial police investigation showed that the victim stopped his tricycle and was talking with bystanders when an unidentified man approached him.The assailant allegedly drew a firearm of unknown caliber and shot the victim several times, hitting him in the head and other parts of his body.The gunman fled in an unknown direction after the shooting.The victim was rushed to the Murcia Health Unit, where he was declared dead on arri...

Sep302026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

15 women to represent Bacolod barangays in Miss MassKara 2026

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Fifteen women will represent 15 barangays in Miss Bacolod MassKara 2026 as the pageant introduces a community-based format and puts a “Celebration of Women” at the center of this year’s competition.The Bacolod Gugma Foundation, organizer of the MassKara Festival 2026, said on Wednesday, Sept. 30, that this will be the first time candidates will officially represent barangays in the pageant.The candidates are Aleyssa Dionio of Alijis, Hannah Damasco of Brgy. 29, Margarette Ymballa of Taculing, Jasper Anne Lucero of Mandalagan, Ma. Zonora Ellyssa Curaza of Sum-ag, Eurica Cielo Abarro of Estefania, Ashley Nicole Andrade of Granada;Jeaven Icy Musni of Tangub, Julie Mikayla Borja of Mansilingan, Lourdeth Codico of Bata, Macy Alaine Albarico of Singcang, Daniella Louisse Merelos of B...

Sep302026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

CAFGU member killed, 2 soldiers wounded in Escalante clash

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A member of the Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) was killed and two soldiers were wounded in an armed encounter in Brgy. Malasibog, Escalante City, Negros Occidental, on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 29.The Army’s 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) said personnel of the 79th Infantry Battalion (79IB), including members of its Mobile Community Support and Sustainment Program team, were conducting a security patrol in Sitio Bautista when they encountered an armed group.The firefight lasted for about 10 minutes, the Army said.One CAFGU Active Auxiliary member was killed, while two soldiers were wounded and brought to a hospital.The Army said the wounded soldiers were in stable condition.The 3ID attributed the attack to remnants of the communist armed movement, althoug...

Sep292026 by Shiela Gelera-BragaNo Comments

Masobra P10 Million nga Smuggled Cigarettes Na-intercept

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Nagdangat sa P10.2 Million ang balor sang smuggled cigarettes nga na-intercept sang otoridad sa Sitio Batang, Barangay Talaban sa Himamaylan City sadtong Lunes sang kaagahon, Setyembre 28.Isa ka persona nga ginkilala kay alyas “Omar” ang nadakpan, samtang nakapalagyo naman ang duha niya ka mga upod nga may mga aliases nga “Jun” kag “Jake”. Tanan sila ang gikan sa Jolo, Sulu.Narekober sa ila ang nanari-sari nga brand sang sigarilyo.Suno sa Regional Intelligence Division sang Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region, wala sang permits ang nasambit nga tocacco products kag wala man sang Graphic Health Warnings.Natalana nga iga-turnover sa Bureau of Customs ang mga nakumpiskar nga sigarilyo, samtang si alyas “Omar” ang gindala sa Himamaylan City Police Station.*...