Bacolod Sets Rules, Penalties for Vista Alegre Skate Park
Bacolod City Council approves an ordinance regulating the P241-million public skate park in Barangay Vista Alegre, setting age limits, safety rules, and penalties for violations.
Bacolod City Council approves an ordinance regulating the P241-million public skate park in Barangay Vista Alegre, setting age limits, safety rules, and penalties for violations.
A police chief and two officers were shot dead by a fellow cop in Sibulan, Negros Oriental. The suspect surrendered hours after the Friday night shooting at a local bar. Authorities vow a transparent investigation.
A 17-year-old boy died after falling from the fifth floor of a Bacolod mall. Police are investigating the incident, reviewing CCTV footage to determine if it was suicide or foul play. Read the latest updates.
A 64-year-old man seeking a National Police Clearance for a job was arrested in Cebu City after a system check revealed a 2011 swindling warrant. He posted bail the next day.
Bacolod City Council approves extension for Business One-Stop-Shop (Boss) and tax payments until March 31, 2026. Avail a 10% discount for early payment. Learn details.
Bacolod City Police Office Director Col. Joeresty Coronica orders a reshuffle of seven police station commanders. New commanders have three months to deliver results. Read more.
A 23-year-old bagger in Cebu City was caught stealing a box of Durex condoms worth P387.75 from his workplace. The mall management refuses to tolerate theft and will file charges. Read the full story.
Bacolod's champion Barangay Tangub dancers will perform at Cebu's Sinulog Festival on Jan. 18, 2026, with P1.5 million in support. Invitations from Iloilo and Hong Kong also received.
A 22-year-old man, alias Ryan, was arrested in Cebu City for allegedly stealing coins from a computer shop in Barangay Bulacao. The suspect denies the charges despite CCTV evidence. Read the full story.
Bacolod City provides P3.4 million in livelihood aid to 340 farmers and fisherfolk affected by Typhoon Tino. Each beneficiary to receive P10,000. Read more about the recovery effort.
PRO-NIR agents seized P782,000 worth of shabu and arrested a high-value suspect in Bacolod City. Read how the operation unfolded and its impact on the drug war.
Bacolod City requests additional DSWD funds for Emergency Cash Transfer after Typhoon Tino damaged 38 schools and impacted over 48,000 families. Mayor Gasataya's office leads the appeal.
Five suspects, four of them minors, are in custody after a brawl injured three Sinulog dancers in Barangay Luz, Cebu City. Read the latest on the investigation.
Cebu City Police Office welcomes 80 new officers from Batch 'Legions' to enhance security, crowd control, and disaster response for the upcoming Sinulog Festival and daily operations.
DOH-NIR reports 138 fireworks-related injuries in Negros Island Region. Negros Occidental leads with 103 cases. Authorities urge public caution.
Bacolod City streamlines business registration with its BOSS event starting Jan 5, 2026. Get a 10% tax discount and process permits with multiple agencies in one location.
A 56-year-old ex-convict is back in jail after a Parian Police buy-bust operation seized P850,000 worth of shabu. Discover the details of the arrest and his alleged drug network.
Parian Police arrest ex-convict Jesus Solite Robaro in T. Padilla buy-bust, seizing 125 grams of suspected shabu valued at P850,000. Suspect allegedly resumed drug trade after 2025 release. Read the full report.
A 19-year-old Japanese man is in custody after allegedly assaulting his 17-year-old girlfriend in a rented room in Mabolo, Cebu. The victim's mother rescued her with the help of a security guard.
A former convict, identified as a primary shabu supplier in IT Park, Cebu, was arrested in a buy-bust operation. Police seized P1.1 million worth of drugs. Read the full story.
Bacolod City Government directs fireworks retailers to operate only in the designated zone at Reclamation Area. Officials warn of penalties for non-compliance and list legal and prohibited pyrotechnics.
Bacolod City Council greenlights Mayor Gasataya's request to sign a P327.9 million contract with a new consortium for garbage collection and disposal in 2026, aiming for improved services.
The Bacolod City Council will hold a special session on Dec. 29 to authorize Mayor Gasataya to sign P440 million in environmental service contracts for 2026, ensuring uninterrupted garbage collection and landfill management.
Police in Cebu City recover a stolen motorcycle that was traded for illegal drugs. The suspect and the buyer now face criminal charges. Read the full investigation details.
Bacolod City distributed P3,000 each to 814 scholars on Dec 24, 2025. Mayor Gasataya fast-tracked the P2.4M aid for immediate holiday needs. Learn more about the Peso program.
28 new police recruits, including 8 women and 20 men, officially joined the PRO-NIR in a ceremony led by Brig. Gen. Ibay. They pledged to serve with integrity and uphold the law.
BCGEU president apologizes for spoiled food at Bacolod City's Year-End event. Mayor orders investigation into the P3.2 million celebration. Details on accountability measures.
Bacolod's PESO Christmas Job Fair sees 16 immediate hires. Over 40 companies participated, aiding thousands in finding holiday season employment. Read the full story.
Police in Bacolod City arrested a suspect and confiscated P1.5 million worth of suspected shabu in a major operation. Authorities vow to sustain the fight against illegal drugs.
A Bacolod police officer was struck from behind with a steel pipe near Central Market. The suspect then pulled a knife, leading the officer to fire in self-defense. Both were hospitalized.