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Kabankalan Diocese joins call for peace in Middle East

March 13, 2026

The Diocese of Kabankalan has joined the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC) in calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and for all parties to exercise moral responsibility amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

No compressed 4-day workweek for Comelec

March 13, 2026

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is maintaining a full week schedule of work to ensure timely preparation for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections set on Nov. 2 this year.

NegOcc brgys get P56M aid

March 13, 2026

A total of P56.4 million worth of barangay projects for implementation in various cities and municipalities of Negros Occidental were distributed to the respective punong barangays and authorized officials at the Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol March 11.

March 20 declared holiday for Eid’l Fitr

March 13, 2026

Malacañang announced that Friday, March 20, has been declared a regular holiday nationwide in observance of Eid’l Fitr, the Islamic feast marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

More than 100 suppliers of farm inputs penalized

March 13, 2026

The Department of Agriculture said it imposed penalties on more than 100 suppliers and contractors engaged by regional offices for procurement of farm inputs and the construction of agricultural infrastructure.

No hike in tricycle fare rates in San Carlos City

March 13, 2026

San Carlos City Vice Mayor Christopher Paul Carmona said March 12 that the current tricycle fare rates remain in full force and effect, and drivers or operators who insist on collecting higher fares must be reported to authorities for appropriate action.

Bacolod intensifies gasoline station inspections amid rising fuel prices

March 12, 2026

The Bacolod City government said March 11 that it will intensify the monitoring and inspections of gasoline stations to ensure reasonable fuel pricing amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Albee lauds Senate approval of National Autism Program bill

March 12, 2026

Bacolod City Lone District Rep. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has lauded the Senate’s approval on third and final reading of the proposed National Autism Care, Support, and Inclusion Act.

Sugar stakeholders unite to tackle industry problems

March 12, 2026

In a show of unity, sugar industry stakeholders met to formulate possible solutions to the present and incoming problems of the sugar industry and also in the wake of the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Capitol eyes to augment LTFRB fuel subsidy for PUV drivers

March 12, 2026

The Negros Occidental provincial government has expressed its support to the proposal of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-Negros Island Region (LTFRB-NIR) to augment the fuel subsidy provided by the national government to public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers.

Kabankalan Diocese joins call for peace in Middle East

No compressed 4-day workweek for Comelec

NegOcc brgys get P56M aid

March 20 declared holiday for Eid’l Fitr

More than 100 suppliers of farm inputs penalized

No hike in tricycle fare rates in San Carlos City

Bacolod intensifies gasoline station inspections amid rising fuel prices

Albee lauds Senate approval of National Autism Program bill

Sugar stakeholders unite to tackle industry problems

Capitol eyes to augment LTFRB fuel subsidy for PUV drivers

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