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Distrito calls for urgent action after ‘unprecedented flooding’

November 27, 2025

Councilor Caesar Distrito has called for urgent action following the unprecedented flooding triggered by consecutive storms Tino, Uwan, and Verbena that severely affected Bacolod City.

Cops seize P3M shabu in Bacolod, Dumaguete

November 27, 2025

More than P3 million worth of suspected shabu were confiscated by the police in separate buy-busts in Bacolod City and Dumaguete City this week.

Comelec clears Escudero in poll contribution probe

November 26, 2025

Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero said the ruling of the Commission on Elections Nov. 26, which cleared him and a campaign donor of any violation of the Omnibus Election Code in line with the P30-million campaign contributions, “strengthens my faith in our institutions and reinforces my commitment to continue serving with integrity and accountability.”

Marcos’ evidence-based approach good for flood control probe: Chiz

November 26, 2025

Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero commended President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Nov. 25 for pursuing evidence-based investigations into the flood control budget irregularities that have led to the filing of corruption and malversation cases.

24,000 Negrosanons evacuate as ‘Verbena’ trigger flash floods

November 26, 2025

Tropical Depression Verbena forced more than 24,000 individuals to flee their homes and seek shelter in various evacuation centers in Negros Island on Tuesday.

Farmer shot dead; lightning strikes worker

November 26, 2025

A farmer was shot to death by two men on board a motorcycle in San Carlos City while a laborer died after he was hit by lightning in Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, police reports showed.

Purchase rescue equipment, meds, Bacolod brgys urged

November 26, 2025

The 61 barangays of Bacolod City have been urged to purchase life-saving rescue equipment, supplies, and medicines as pre-disaster preparedness, as well as equipment, tools, and devices needed for post-disaster activities.

AFP rejects unconstitutional ways to change PH leadership

November 26, 2025

Amid an alleged destabilization plot against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has reiterated its rejection of unconstitutional means to change the country’s leadership, especially calls for military intervention.

Floodwaters hit 31 barangays, displace 8,375 Bacolodnons

November 26, 2025

Residents in 31 barangays of Bacolod City were affected by floodwaters due to heavy rains brought by Tropical Depression Verbena Nov. 25, with 23 families left homeless, while 2,543 families, composed of 8,375 individuals, sought shelter in various evacuation centers.

TD Verbena forces thousands to evacuate in Negros Oriental

November 26, 2025

Tropical Depression (TD) Verbena forced 2,256 individuals from their homes in Negros Oriental, disaster officials reported Nov. 25.

Distrito calls for urgent action after ‘unprecedented flooding’

Cops seize P3M shabu in Bacolod, Dumaguete

Comelec clears Escudero in poll contribution probe

Marcos’ evidence-based approach good for flood control probe: Chiz

24,000 Negrosanons evacuate as ‘Verbena’ trigger flash floods

Farmer shot dead; lightning strikes worker

Purchase rescue equipment, meds, Bacolod brgys urged

AFP rejects unconstitutional ways to change PH leadership

Floodwaters hit 31 barangays, displace 8,375 Bacolodnons

TD Verbena forces thousands to evacuate in Negros Oriental

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