Amid the peaceful celebration of New Year in Negros Oriental, data from the Department of Health…
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Dispute over loud motorbike exhaust ends in bloodshed in Negros town
The victim, Gino Garcia, a local resident, was allegedly attacked by Reynaldo Apisanda Jr., a 33-year-old…
Blackout leaves Tacloban in darkness as New Year celebrations turn sour
The blackout began at 10:11 p.m. on December 31, 2024, and lasted until 7:45 a.m. the…
PHIVOLCS: Kanlaon Volcano prepares to erupt again, timing still unknown
With alert level 3 still in effect, PHIVOLCS urged local governments to prepare for worst-case scenarios…
Western Visayas’ agriculture sector braves ASF, El Niño, Kanlaon eruption in 2024
Western Visayas’ agriculture sector showed remarkable resilience in 2024, overcoming setbacks such as the ongoing threat…
Over 140 healthcare workers deployed as Mount Kanlaon remains restive
DOH-NIR Director Razel Nikka Hao announced in a press briefing that the department stationed six physicians,…
[OPINION] Echoing Change: The subtle decline of 2024 holiday extravagance
Christmas and New Year have always been more than just holidays—they are seasons of homecomings, laughter,…
Police crackdown in Negros Occidental town nets illegal firecrackers
Authorities conducted a surveillance operation in Barangay Recreo, Pontevedra town in Negros Occidental, on Saturday, December…
Year-End Report: 2024’s struggles strengthen Negros Occidental’s resolve
Negros Occidental, known for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage, faced significant challenges in 2024,…
Negros Occidental bishop calls for release of elderly, sick political prisoners
Gerardo Alminaza said that authorities currently incarcerate 113 political prisoners on Negros Island, making up 15%…