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DTI Negros Occidental releases school supplies price guide
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (170+ words) The Department of Trade and Industry-Negros Occidental has released the "Gabay sa Pamimili ng School Supplies" to guide consumers in buying school supplies for the opening of classes. DTI said the price guide aims to help parents, guardians, and students…...
NIR posts lowest inflation outside NCR in May
6+ hour, 30+ min ago (267+ words) The Negros Island Region posted the lowest inflation rate among areas outside the National Capital Region in May 2026, even as its rate increased from the previous month, the Philippine Statistics Authority said. Based on PSA data released Friday, June 5, NIR's…...
DTI guide shows how far P1, 000 can go for school supplies " Digicast Negros
6+ hour, 22+ min ago (295+ words) Budget-conscious parents can still fit basic school supplies within a "1, 000 limit, provided they shop smart and choose lower- to middle-range items, the latest price guide released by the Department of Trade and Industry-Negros Occidental shows. In a Facebook post on…...
Senate back to work for the Filipino people- The new senate majority
2+ day, 40+ min ago (244+ words) We express our deep appreciation and commend the courageous decision of Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero to take the floor today and confront the issues facing the institution. His action sent a clear message: that his commitment to the country, to…...
Bacolod hires guards to boost public plaza security
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (300+ words) Bacolod City has deployed a team of private security personnel to guard the public plaza, which is undergoing an upgrade funded by the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA). Mayor Greg Gasataya said after a two-day briefing, the security…...
76-year-old man dies in Valencia house fire " Digicast Negros
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (101+ words) A 76-year-old man died after his house was razed by fire in Valencia, Negros Oriental, early Tuesday morning, June 2. The Bureau of Fire Protection-Valencia identified the fatality as Primitivo Abellon, single, and a resident of Purok 7, Brgy. Jawa. The fire…...
Motorcycle rider dies in Bago road crash
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (118+ words) A 21-year-old motorcycle rider died after his motorcycle struck a concrete road shoulder in Bago City, Negros Occidental. late Tuesday night, June 2. Police identified the fatality as alias "Dreyk," a resident of Brgy. Poblacion, Bago City. The vehicular incident happened…...
Pedicab driver drowns in San Carlos
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (108+ words) A 57-year-old pedicab driver drowned while swimming at Park Marina in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental on Monday, June 1. Police said the incident happened at around 11: 45 a. m. in Brgy. 3. The victim, a resident of Brgy. 5, San Carlos City, was reportedly swimming…...
Talisay City gets P30-M classroom aid, boosts Brigada Eskwela support
4+ day, 47+ min ago (273+ words) Talisay City in Negros Occidental has increased its financial support to Brigada Eskwela for the school year 2026-2027 as the city government partners with the Department of Education (Dep Ed) for the construction of PHP30 million worth of classrooms funded by the…...
Bacolod City to distribute free school supplies to more than 100 K public school students starting June 8
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (233+ words) More than 100, 000 public school students In Bacolod City "will receive free school supplies and backpacks starting June 8, coinciding with the official opening of classes. Mayor Greg Gasataya "on Monday, June 1, announced that the initiative will cover students from Kindergarten to…...