DepEd Central Visayas races to repair 200+ schools damaged by the Sept. 30 quake and Typhoon Tino, but faces a severe P4.3B funding gap and a lack of structural engineers. Learn about the recovery priorities.
A morning fire in Barangay 2, Bacolod City, destroyed 26 houses, displacing 26 families. No casualties reported. Mayor Gasataya discusses relocation plans. Read more.
Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya confirms the second phase of Emergency Cash Transfer distribution for Typhoon Tino victims is underway. Over 44,000 families affected.
Bacolod City's Bids and Awards Committee evaluates proposals from two contractors for garbage collection, hauling, and landfill management. The total approved budget is over P505 million. Read the latest updates.
DepEd 7 grapples with rehabilitating hundreds of Cebu schools damaged by a magnitude 6.9 quake and Typhoon Tino. With a P5.5B need and only P1.2B released, 700,000 students' education is at risk. Read more.
Negros Occidental's provincial board greenlights P85 million in Service Recognition Incentive and gratuity pay for employees. Bacolod City also approves similar benefits, aiming for pre-Christmas release.
A morning fire in Bacolod City's Barangay Singcang destroyed four homes, causing P270,000 in damage. No casualties reported. Read about the response and aid provided.
DepEd Central Visayas struggles with depleted funds and engineer shortage to rehab schools hit by September's earthquake and Typhoon Tino. Over 700,000 students affected.
Bacolod City Council urges LTFRB to pause permits for 21 modern jeepneys until a transport cooperative's internal conflicts are legally resolved. Learn the details.
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.
Davao City has approved its 2026 Local School Board budget for public schools. The move comes as teachers renew calls for a monthly allowance, highlighting funding priorities and ongoing challenges in education.
DepEd-Davao City officials assert that complaints against teachers must be filed directly with the department, not barangays. This follows a summons issued to a teacher over a student's grades. Learn the proper grievance process.
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.
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.
Student leaders from Central Visayas gathered in Cebu City for a 3-day climate workshop, 'Galam Kalikupan,' to boost youth-led environmental action. Learn about their pledges and innovative projects.
Education Sec. Sonny Angara observed the School-Based Feeding Program & ARAL sessions in Las Piñas, highlighting improved literacy & a P28.66B budget boost for nationwide rollout.
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.
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.
Over 700 students and teachers in Lapu-Lapu City were exposed to knee-deep floodwater, prompting a leptospirosis health alert. Health officials are offering free prophylaxis.
Heavy rain flooded a Lapu-Lapu school, exposing 700+ students. This comes as Cebu logs 426 probable leptospirosis cases. Authorities urge immediate action amid testing delays.
Heavy rains flood Mactan elementary school, exposing 717 students. DepEd and city health officials monitor for leptospirosis, offer free prophylaxis. Read for safety details.
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.