BACOLOD CITY – Ayala Malls Capitol Central recently unveiled a 31.4-foot Christmas tree, lighted as a symbol of hope and unity, as this highly urbanized city and Negros Occidental province recover from past calamities. General Manager Sharon Ciocon highlighted that the holiday season inspires...
BACOLOD CITY – The City Legal Office (CLO) is investigating an alleged mass falsification scheme involving 32 employees of the General Services Office (GSO) at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC). The suspects—composed of utility workers, clerks, and drivers—allegedly tampered their...
BACOLOD CITY – The body of a newborn baby boy was discovered on Aguinaldo St. in Barangay 1 here on Friday night, Nov. 14. Police Major Eugene Tolentino, head of Police Station 2, said a passerby noticed the infant wrapped in a blanket, which still had visible bloodstains, and his umbilical cord...
BACOLOD CITY – This highly urbanized city continues to conduct clearing operations for fallen trees as well as water rationing in areas without water supply due to power outage after the onslaught of typhoon “Tino” on Nov. 4. In an interview on Monday, Mayor Greg Gasataya said of the more...
BACOLOD CITY – A 54-year-old businessman was shot dead in Barangay 23 here on Saturday night, Nov. 8. Police Major Joeil Reclamado, head of Police Station 4, identified the victim as Mick, a resident of Barangay Estefania here. Reclamado said the victim, who is engaged in the car rental business,...
BACOLOD CITY – This highly urbanized city was placed under a state of calamity on Thursday, Nov. 6, due to widespread damage from typhoon “Tino” on Tuesday, Nov. 4. The City Council made the declaration following the request of Mayor Greg Gasataya and the recommendation of the City Disaster...
BACOLOD CITY – Twenty-two houses were razed in two fires here on Wednesday night, Nov. 5, and Thursday morning, Nov. 6, amid a blackout caused by typhoon “Tino.” The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Bacolod said the first blaze broke out at 8:56 p.m. Wednesday in Purok Riverside, Barangay...
BACOLOD CITY – The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) reported 148 incidents related to typhoon ‘’Tino’’ here on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Mayor Greg Gasataya shared on social media that most of these incidents involved trees and electrical posts toppled by strong winds that have damaged roofs of...
BACOLOD CITY – A total of 242 families or 933 individuals have been evacuated in this highly-urbanized city on Monday night, Nov. 3, as this city was placed under signal No. 3 due to typhoon “Tino.” Evacuees were 20 families in Barangays 2 and 3; five each in Barangays 1 and 13; 15 at the...
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Greg Gasataya cited Aida’s Chicken Inasal for its 2026 Michelin Guide achievement. Tracing its roots to this highly-urbanized city, Gasataya said that Aida’s achievement is a celebration of everything the people love about this city. “Our vibrant culture, rich cuisine,...
BACOLOD CITY – A police officer assigned to the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) surrendered on Saturday, Nov. 1, leading to the discovery of the body of a missing 42-year-old single mother in Barangay Don Jorge Araneta, Bago City, Negros Occidental. The suspect, with a rank of police staff...
Bacolod City Rep. Albee Benitez expressed pride and delight over the recent recognition of Aida’s Chicken as a Michelin Selected restaurant by the prestigious Michelin Guide. “This honor celebrates not only the superbly smoky Bacolod-style chicken inasal, but also their dedication to showcasing...
