Davao Light starts accepting applications in Kapalong after a new 12-km line. The utility seeks cooperation with NORDECO for a smoother transition to serve its new franchise areas under RA 12144.
Cebu consumer group Cera calls for a freeze on utility rate increases and uninterrupted power this Christmas, as rising costs push households to the brink. Read their urgent appeal.
Frank Vicoy and Nico Ornopia win Tour de Cebu 2025 Grand Champions title in a 1972 Porsche 914. Discover the winners and stories from the historic 1000km sports car rally across Negros.
PRO-NIR inaugurates the new Bacong Municipal Police Station, enhancing law enforcement and community safety through strengthened LGU partnership. Read about this milestone for Negros Oriental.
Basilan's Sumisip District Hospital now has a reliable P8 million solar power system, ensuring continuous medical services. Governor Hataman leads the green energy shift for healthcare. #Basilan #Healthcare #RenewableEnergy
NGCP urges regulators to separate transmission charges, aiming to clarify electricity bills for Filipino consumers. Learn how this move could reveal the true cost drivers.
The International Energy Agency forecasts global coal demand will hit a record high in 2025 before declining by 3% by 2030, driven by competition from renewables and LNG. Read the full analysis.
PRO-NIR increases patrols and checkpoints for Christmas safety in Negros Island. Public urged to stay vigilant and report suspicious activities.
NGCP reiterates its call to separate transmission charges, helping Filipino consumers understand their electricity bills. Average rate for November 2025 is P1.3547/kWh.
NGCP urges unbundling of transmission charges to help Filipino consumers understand their electricity bills. Learn about the components and the recent rate changes.
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.
SFELAPCO renews call for safety compliance after fatal electrocution incidents near power lines in San Fernando. Contractors and homeowners urged to coordinate with the utility firm.
Davao Light's franchise expansion under RA 12144 promises stable power for Davao de Oro, boosting small businesses and keeping professionals local. Read how this shift impacts the community.
Davao Light reduces residential power rate for December 2025 billing. Lower WESM prices drive savings. Company urges mindful consumption during holidays despite the cut.
Police in Negros Island Region recover P365,000 worth of smuggled cigarettes in two separate operations. Community tips lead to successful busts, protecting local revenue. #LawEnforcement #NegrosOriental
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.
In 2025, Cebu Archbishop Alberto "Abet" Uy confronts corruption with principle, not megaphones. Discover his strategic, quiet approach to reform and why he's not the next Cardinal Sin.
Toboso Mayor Richard Jaojoco prohibits all government employees from creating social media content during office hours to uphold professionalism. Violations face administrative action.
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.
RAFI Microfinance's Kaagapay Outreach delivers free medical, psychological aid to communities in Cebu & Negros hit by earthquake and typhoon. See how they're helping rebuild lives.
Bacolod Rep. Alfredo Benitez files a resolution for an inquiry into the Slow Food Movement in Negros Occidental to assess its potential for sustainable development in the Visayas. Read more.
Globe at Home pioneers a green AI home ecosystem in the Philippines with FusionSolar, offering solar power, backup batteries, and energy management to cut electricity bills and ensure uninterrupted connectivity.
DAR Negros Island Region empowers thousands of farmers with land titles, P67.6M in farm aid, and P1.79B debt condonation. See how agrarian reform transforms lives.
Police in Negros Occidental arrest the region's #1 and #8 most wanted for multiple counts of statutory rape. Authorities urge public vigilance to ensure community safety.
Police Colonel Criscente Tiguelo led a minor reshuffle at the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (Norppo) effective December 2, 2025. Read about the new assignments and the commitment to community-focused policing.
Brig. Gen. Arnold Thomas Ibay personally delivered rice and supplies to evacuees in Negros Occidental, showcasing the police force's commitment to community support beyond law enforcement.
A former college activist reflects on protesting Marcos Sr., the disillusionment with radical change, and why he now prefers the democratic process over revolution. Read his journey.
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.
Negros Power has fully restored electricity to nearly 250,000 customers in Central Negros after Typhoons Tino and Uwan. Read about the swift recovery effort and community resilience.
Samal Island sees a 66% surge in domestic tourists from Jan-Aug 2025, but unstable power supply threatens future growth and investor confidence. Learn more about the island's potential.