Bacolod Mayor Calls for PrimeWater Service Improvement
Bacolod Mayor Greg Gasataya urges PrimeWater to improve services as new ownership takes over. The city faces water supply threats due to unpaid bills. Read the latest updates.
Bacolod Mayor Greg Gasataya urges PrimeWater to improve services as new ownership takes over. The city faces water supply threats due to unpaid bills. Read the latest updates.
Bacolod City officials demand transparency on the new owner of PrimeWater. A bulk water supplier's payment crisis highlights urgent water service issues. Learn the latest developments.
A total of 244 new police recruits have officially joined the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region in a ceremony in Bacolod City. They now begin rigorous training to serve and protect the community.
Private sector employees working on December 8, 2025, a special non-working holiday, are entitled to 130% of their basic wage. Learn the DOLE rules for overtime and rest day pay.
DOLE Pampanga and the provincial government distributed over P10 million in salaries and livelihood aid to 1,690 students and 113 small business owners. Read how this initiative empowers the local community.
DOLE releases pay rules for the Dec 8 special non-working holiday. Workers get extra 30% pay, 50% if it's their rest day. Check the details now.
The NHA and Bacolod City Government distributed P4.39 million to 145 residents of Barangay 27 who lost homes in a September fire. Mayor Gasataya also presented a long-term on-site housing plan.
Bacolod City Hall employees will get a P30,000 performance bonus by Dec 31. The P45M fund was approved by the City Council. Negros Occidental provincial staff will also receive the incentive.
A Bacolod delivery rider won a motorcycle and P210,000 at foodpanda Logistics' Pau-tastic Party ng Taon. The multi-city event honors Ka-panda riders nationwide.
Bacolod City launches Oplan Kontra Baha to combat flooding. President Marcos postpones visit due to Tropical Depression Wilma. Details on the cleanup of nine major waterways inside.
Bacolod City Council unanimously approves a P4.75 billion budget for 2026, a P300 million increase. Funds target health, social services, and revenue generation. Read the details.
The Department of Labor and Employment directs its field personnel to strictly monitor pyrotechnics firms for OSH compliance. The move aims to prevent workplace accidents during the peak production season.
DOLE directs field personnel to monitor pyrotechnics industry compliance with OSH standards ahead of New Year celebrations. Coordination with BFP, PNP, and LGUs mandated.
Bacolod City's veterinary chief faces a show-cause order after P2.4 million worth of ASF test kits expired. Mayor Gasataya demands an explanation for the alleged gross neglect of duty.
Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya appoints Dr. Janine Sarthou as Assistant City Veterinarian and presents a P10-million shelter plan with animal welfare groups.
DOLE Secretary Laguesma reminds all private sector employers to release the mandatory 13th month pay by December 24, 2025. Compliance reports are due by January 15, 2026.
Five Bacolod City Government employees are under investigation for issuing a fencing permit to an illegal structure obstructing waterways. Mayor Gasataya orders probe and removal.
Bacolod police arrest two high-value suspects, recover P2.04 million worth of shabu in Barangay Cabug. A major win for the city's anti-drug campaign. Read the full story.
Following Bacolod's state of calamity, DTI-led teams inspect markets to enforce a price freeze on essentials. No increases found; supply is stable. Report violations to DTI.
The 'Trillion Peso March' anti-corruption protests across Negros Island were peaceful. Police deployed 869 personnel. Read about the successful security coordination.
Bacolod City police arrested a man posing as Police Major in extortion scheme. Suspect faces 16 counts of robbery extortion. Read the full details of the operation.
Bacolod City Government issues notices to vacate to 27 families in Purok Balinday and cease orders against illegal creek structures. Mayor Gasataya ensures humane relocation.
DOLE reminds private sector employers about Bonifacio Day 2025 holiday pay rules. Regular holiday rates apply with 200% pay for work. Learn your rights and obligations.
DOLE mandates strict monitoring of 13th month pay compliance. Employers must submit reports by Jan 15, 2026. Ensure your company follows PD 851.
Bacolod police confiscated P1.02 million worth of shabu and arrested two teenagers in an early morning drug bust. A major win for the city's anti-drug campaign.
Bacolod City Council approves resolution for immediate leptospirosis prevention following typhoon flooding. Health Office urged to launch citywide campaign and disinfection.
Bacolod City issues cease order against Neo Food Corporation for illegal creek fencing causing flooding. Company given 72 hours to explain. #BacolodNews
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Bacolod City Councilor Caesar Distrito calls for urgent measures after consecutive typhoons cause severe flooding, highlighting climate change and proposing 5 key solutions.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will visit Bacolod City on December 5 to launch Oplan Kontra Baha, addressing severe flooding that displaced 15,875 individuals. Learn about the government's response.