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5 TUP Visayas graduates dominate electronics engrs, technicians exams

March 25, 2026

Five alumni of the Technological University of the Philippines Visayas, based in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, dominated the Electronics Engineers and Electronics Technicians licensure examinations, with Lexther Romel Paloma Kimpo landing in 4th and 2nd place, respectively, in both exams.

Mt. Kanlaon logs 67 volcanic quakes

March 25, 2026

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded the occurrence of 14 ash emission events and 67 volcanic quakes, including 18 volcanic tremors, at Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island within 24 hours from March 23 to 24.

Sugar sector opposes planned amendments to Biofuels Law

March 25, 2026

The opposition to the proposed amendments in the Biofuels Law continues to snowball.

Bacolod TODAs urged to submit list of members for fuel subsidy

March 25, 2026

Tricycle operators and drivers’ associations (TODAs) in Bacolod have until 7 p.m. today, March 25, to submit the names of their active members for fuel subsidy, amid rising fuel prices, the city government said March 24.

Diesel nearing P130/L

March 24, 2026

The third straight week of double-digit increases in the pump prices of petroleum products will take effect today, March 24, with diesel nearing P130, and gasoline breaching the P100 per liter mark.

Peaceful transport strike in Bacolod

March 24, 2026

The transport strike staged by a group of operators and drivers in Bacolod March 23 remained peaceful and prompted a dialogue with Mayor Greg Gasataya, who pledged to address their immediate concerns.

Turkish national killed in Ilog

March 24, 2026

The two suspects in the killing of a Turkish national in Ilog, Negros Occidental on March 22 have already been arrested, the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) confirmed on Monday, March 23.

Mt. Kanlaon remains restive, multiple ash emissions logged

March 24, 2026

The Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island emitted multiple ash anew on March 23, with ash plumes seen rising 500 meters above the crater, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

Nearly 12K elderly in Neg. Or., Siquijor receive social pension

March 24, 2026

Some 11,840 indigent senior citizens from Negros Oriental and Siquijor received P3,000 each in social pension covering the first quarter of this year, the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Negros Island Region said.

Rep. Alvarez supports proposal to link MJMDH with reg’l hospital

March 24, 2026

Negros Occidental Sixth District Rep. Mercedes Alvarez has welcomed the proposal of the Department of Health (DOH) to make the Merceditas J. Montilla District Hospital (MJMDH) in Sipalay City as an annex facility of the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH).

5 TUP Visayas graduates dominate electronics engrs, technicians exams

Mt. Kanlaon logs 67 volcanic quakes

Sugar sector opposes planned amendments to Biofuels Law

Bacolod TODAs urged to submit list of members for fuel subsidy

Diesel nearing P130/L

Peaceful transport strike in Bacolod

Turkish national killed in Ilog

Mt. Kanlaon remains restive, multiple ash emissions logged

Nearly 12K elderly in Neg. Or., Siquijor receive social pension

Rep. Alvarez supports proposal to link MJMDH with reg’l hospital

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