The proposed P2-billion loan for Kabankalan City’s “flood-free” initiative has split local officials, with Mayor Benjie…
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Man stabbed during zumba session in Ormoc, police cite jealousy as motive
A Sunday evening Zumba session at a public plaza in Ormoc City ended in violence when…
Midnight blast rocks Bohol restaurant in Tagbilaran City
A powerful explosion rocked a restaurant in Barangay Dampas, Tagbilaran City, Bohol early Friday morning, August…
Cebu flood sweeps away vehicles, leaves one dead in Mandaue City
A 24-year-old man died after being swept away by floodwaters in Mandaue City, Cebu, following nearly…
DOST ensures 102 weighing scales measure right in Candoni town
Department of Science and Technology (DOST)–Negros Occidental has calibrated a total of 102 weighing scales from…
Persistent local weavers carry Kabankalan looms forward
From the humble looms of Kabankalan to pillow cases used in high-end resorts like Manami, and…
Riding-in-tandem robbers hit two delivery workers in Cebu
Two delivery workers were robbed in separate incidents in Cebu on Wednesday, August 13, with authorities…
Batwan powder production brings new livelihood opportunity in southern Negros
From a fruit often left to rot under trees, batwan now provides income and opportunities for…
Tribal weavers in San Carlos City learn tikog crafts from fellow IP artisans
The Cabagtasan Tribal Council weavers of Sitio Cabagtasan, Barangay Codcod, San Carlos City, elevated their tikog…
Creative sector in NIR gets lift with TESDA–ANP agreement
The TESDA NIR–ANP partnership is eyed to be a key driver in strengthening Negros Island’s creative…