New People’s Army (NPA) fighters shot dead a 53-year-old farmer in Barangay Tapi, Kabankalan City in…
Tag: Negros Occidental
Kabankalan mayor’s promise vs. councilor’s doubts in P2 billion flood-free loan
The proposed P2-billion loan for Kabankalan City’s “flood-free” initiative has split local officials, with Mayor Benjie…
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…
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…
Lawmakers move to probe Fausto massacre, alleged militarization in Negros
Two party-list lawmakers filed separate House resolutions on Monday, August 11, calling for congressional investigations into…
Carabao crossing in Cadiz City causes crash, kills van helper
A delivery van helper was killed early Wednesday, Aug. 6, after the vehicle he was riding…
Moises Padilla mayor, two LGU officials found guilty of administrative offenses
The Office of the Ombudsman Visayas has found Moises Padilla town mayor Ella Garcia Yulo and…