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BAILES DE LUCES DOMINATION: The Bailes de Luces Festival from La Castellana, Negros Occidental, was declared the new champion of the Dinagyang Ilomination 2025, held in Iloilo City. The festival also won several prestigious awards, including Best in...
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ANDREW ALTAREJOS
SINAOT CADIZNON 2025: The streets of Cadiz City were filled with vibrant energy on January 25, 2025, as the Sinaot Cadiznon 2025 festival took center stage. The cultural event, which celebrated the city’s rich heritage, featured eight distinct...
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‘WE NEED MORE MOBILITY’
THE MUNICIPAL government of La Castellana is continuing preparations in case of another eruption from Mount Kanlaon. May o r Rh ummy l a Nicor-mangilimutan said on Thursday that additional vehicles are needed to transport approximately 37,000 evacuees...
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CIVIL DEFENSE WESTERN VISAYAS
BAYANIHAN: Residents showcased the true Bayanihan spirit by joining forces to help deliver and set up temporary shelters for families in Bago City displaced by the Kanlaon Volcano eruption. The Bago City LGU is currently developing the proposed...
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BCD PIO CORRESPONDENT
MASSKARA FESTIVAL IN SINULOG 2025: Barangay Granada Masskara Festival Dancers showcased their vibrant and lively performance at the Abellana Sports Complex in Cebu City on January 19, 2025, as part of the Sinulog sa Sugbo World 2025 celebrations.
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KYL SERFINO
FESTIVAL OF FAITH: The streets of Kabankalan come alive as the city celebrates the vibrant 2025 Sinulog Festival, showcasing colorful street dances, cultural performances, and deep-rooted devotion.
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PREVENT FUTURE FLOODING: After the December 2024 flooding, Victorias City Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez led 450 volunteers in a clean-up at Maagmang Creek on January 12, 2025. The effort aimed to restore the creek and help prevent future flooding,...
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PROVINCIAL PIO
AMBULANCE SUPPORT: Governor Bong Lacson led the ceremonial send-off of 11 ambulance units, which will be strategically placed in 11 Local Government Units (LGUS) across Negros Occidental to improve their emergency response capabilities. The recipient...
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ANDREW ALTAREJOS
‘WOLF MOON’: The first full moon of 2025, commonly referred to as the “Wolf Moon,” illuminated the night sky as it rose from the eastern horizon of Bacolod City on January 14. Despite a cloudy sky, the moon’s glow was still visible, casting a serene...
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CIVIL DEFENSE CENTRAL VISAYAS
KANLAON WATCH: At 5:54 PM on January 13, 2025, a significant ash release from Kanlaon Volcano was observed, as captured in a photo taken from Canlaon City. The volcano remains at Alert Level 3, indicating an ongoing volcanic hazard. Authorities...
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BTAO DEPUTY HEAD JOSE ROBELLO
RALLY FOR PEACE: A large crowd gathered at the Capitol Lagoon in Bacolod City on Monday, January 13, for the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) Rally for Peace. The event drew hundreds of members and supporters of the religious organization, who came together to...
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MERLINDA PEDROSA
ELECTION CHECKPOINTS: Simultaneous checkpoints were held in various areas of Bacolod City on Sunday morning, January 12, led by the respective police station commanders, as part of the implementation of the election gun ban ahead of the May 12 midterm...
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CIVIL DEFENSE WESTERN VISAYAS
TENT CITY: Tents donated by USAID Philippines through the World Food Programme arrived at the Agustin M. Gatuslao Memorial Center in Himamaylan City on January 10. These tents will be used to establish a “Tent City” for relocated evacuees from other...
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ANDREW ALTAREJOS
TRASLACION: Catholic devotees participated in the Traslacion of the image of Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno on January 9, 2025, as it was processed from the San Sebastian Cathedral to the Queen of Peace Parish-redemptorist in Bacolod City. This event...
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PROVINCIAL PIO
FOR OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY: Governor Bong Lacson turned over various office supplies and equipment to the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) on January 8, 2025, to support their technical and administrative operations. NOCPPO Director,...
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MERLINDA PEDROSA
ILLEGAL FIRECRACKERS DISPOSED: The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) disposed of the confiscated firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices at the BCPO Parade Ground on Tuesday morning, January 7, 2025.
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ANDREW ALTAREJOS
FIRST SUNDAY: Catholics in Bacolod City celebrated the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on January 5 at San Sebastian Cathedral.
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PROVINCIAL PIO
POTABLE WATER: The Provincial Government of Negros Occidental has acquired a 10,000-liter water filtration truck equipped with a reverse osmosis system to ensure the provision of potable water to communities during disasters, particularly in evacuation...
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VICTORIAS CITY INFORMATION OFFICE
STREAMLINED BUSINESS COMPLIANCE: Business owners can now renew their permits at the Business One-stop Shop (BOSS), facilitated by the Business Permits and Licensing Office of Victorias City. Entrepreneurs interested in starting new ventures are also...
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ANDREW ALTAREJOS
NEW YEAR 2025: A spectacular fireworks display illuminated the skies over the Bacolod City Government Center at midnight of Dec 31, as Bacoleños ushered in the New Year 2025.
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DSWD 6
ARTISTIC RESILIENCE: Internally Displaced Persons (IDPS) taking refuge at the Church of Jesus Christ - Latter-day Saints in La Castellana, Negros Occidental, expressed their creativity through posters, reflecting their personal interpretations of the...
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BCD PIO
RIZAL DAY: Bacolod City joined the nation in honoring Dr. José Rizal with a meaningful and inspiring Rizal Day program on December 30, themed “Sa Bagong Pilipinas, Buhay at Aral Aming Nilalandas.” The program also featured a heartwarming dramatization...
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ANDREW ALTAREJOS
PILGRIM CHURCH: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines has selected the San Sebastian Cathedral in Bacolod City as one of the seven Pilgrim Churches within the Diocese of Bacolod for the celebration of the Jubilee Year 2025.
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CAPITOL PIO
ENSURING PROPER SANITATION: On Dec 26, 20 additional portalets arrived at the Provincial Capitol to support evacuees in La Castellana and La Carlota City. These units will be delivered to the respective LGUS to ensure proper sanitation for the evacuees.
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PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE OF VOLCANOLOGY AND SEISMOLOGY
INCREASED VOLCANIC ASH EMISSION: PHIVOLCS has issued a notice of increased volcanic ash emission at Kanlaon Volcano. On December 23, dark ash was emitted from the summit, accompanied by weak volcanic earthquakes. A plume, approximately 1.2 km tall, is...
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THE CITYBRIDGE (BAGO CITY NEWSLETTER)
CHRISTMAS IN BAGO CITY: Bago City, known as the “Home of Historical and Natural Treasures,” has once again transformed its Public Plaza into a vibrant hub of Christmas attractions that warmly welcome both residents and tourists alike. This festive...
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BCD PIO
QUALITY SEEDS FOR FOOD SECURITY: The City Government of Bacolod, together with the Department of Agriculture and Philrice, distributed 254 bags of inbred palay seeds to 181 farmers from seven barangays—alangilan, Granada, Cabug, Felisa, Sum-ag,...
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OFFICE OF THE CITY AGRICULTURIST OF BAGO
AGRI DAMAGE: The Office of the City Agriculturist reported nearly P5.6 million in losses to Bago’s agriculture sector due to the recent eruption of Mount Kanlaon. The damage affected 175 farmers across 118.27 hectares of land. As of December 17, 2024,...
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BCD PIO
SAVINGS ON ENERGY COST: The City Government of Bacolod officially launched its new solar power system with a Ceremonial Switch-on on December 18, 2024, at 3:00 PM at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) Lobby. With the theme, “Bacolod City:...
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SALTA CANLAON OFFICIAL
POSSIBLE ERUPTION: On December 16, dark ash clouds rose ominously from the volcano’s crater, prompting the activation of an emergency siren signaling a possible eruption. Authorities have urged residents to prepare for evacuation and adhere to safety...
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ANDREW ALTAREJOS
MISA DE AGUINALDO: The traditional 9-day Misa de Aguinaldo began at 3:30 a.m. on December 16 at San Sebastian Cathedral in Bacolod City. This Filipino Christmas tradition is celebrated with early morning Masses each day leading up to Christmas Eve.
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DSWD WESTERN VISAYAS
KANLAON RESPONSE OPERATIONS: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 6 is continuing the distribution of Family Food Packs (FFPS) to displaced families at the Jose Soriano Elementary School in Brgy. Nato, La Castellana, Negros...
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TF KANLAON AND OFFICE OF CIVIL DEFENSE VI
AERIAL INSPECTION: DOST-PHIVOLCS Director Teresito Bacolcol, together with the Office of Civil Defense VI and other agencies, conducted an aerial survey of Kanlaon Volcano on December 12 to assess its current activity and ensure public safety following...
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DSWD WESTERN VISAYAS
MOBILE COMMAND CENTER: The Mobile Command Center (MCC) of DSWD Region VI is now fully operational and ready to serve in La Castellana, Negros Occidental. The DSWD Field Office VI ensures effective communication and smooth dissemination of...
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JUAN CARLO DE VELA
ERUPTION AFTERMATH: A river in Barangay Ara-al, La Carlota, Negros Occidental turned gray on December 10 due to ashfall from Mount Kanlaon, which erupted on Monday, December 9, 2024.
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JOHN HENLEY A. MARCHAN
EXPLOSIVE ERUPTION: As seen from Brgy. Mansalanao, La Castellana, an explosive eruption occurred at the summit vent of Kanlaon Volcano at 3:03 PM on December 9, 2024. The eruption produced a significant plume that quickly rose to 3,000 meters above the...
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FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS CHAMPS: The Red Sentinels emerged as the champions of the STI-WEST Negros University Christmas Festival of Lights. The event, held at the Bacolod City Government Center, marked the official start of the city’s Christmas celebrations...
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BCD PIO
PREVENTION OF MISUSE: Bacolod Mayor Albee Benitez, along with Ms. Alma Gustilo, head of the Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD), and Mr. Ramon de los Reyes, head of the Management Information Technology and Computer Services (MITCS),...
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BCD PIO
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE: Groundbreaking ceremony for the 145 MW Bacolod Solar Power Plant took place on December 5 at Brgy. Felisa, Bacolod City. The event was attended by Bacolod Mayor Albee Benitez, along with Councilors Thaddy Sayson, Em Ang, Al...
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CITYBRIDGE BAGO
ADDED ATTRACTION: A new tourist attraction, the Japanese Garden, was officially opened on December 4 at Bantayan Park in Barangay Poblacion, Bago City. Senior Tourism Operations Officer Mae Ann Furtos shared that the Japanese Garden will serve as an...
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DSWD REG 6
ASSISTANCE: The Aguisan Livelihood Association (AGUILA) and the Friends of the Earth Vendors Association, both part of the Sustainable Livelihood Program, served as providers in the Walang Gutom Program Food Redemption Activity held in Himamaylan City,...
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ARKYPILA GO
FANCY DRILL CHAMPION: Lopez Jaena National High School was declared the champion of the Invitational Fancy Drill Competition on December 2. The competition marked the opening of the Tinabuay Festival in Murcia, which will run from December 2 to 8, 2024.
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DOST-PHIVOLCS
ALERT LEVEL 2: Time-lapse footage of ash emission from the Kanlaon Volcano summit crater was observed on December 1. Grayish plumes rose 750 meters above the crater and drifted northeast, as captured by the Kanlaon Volcano Observatory’s IP and Basler...
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FLOOD CONTROL INITIATIVE: Bacolod City is implementing proactive and innovative measures to tackle flooding through its flood management system. To further strengthen this initiative, the city will establish a DRRMO Unified Command Center and deploy...
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BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION
RED ZONE: On November 27, 2024, at 8:25 PM, the Bacolod City Fire Station responded to a structural fire at Florenceville, Brgy. Pahanocoy, Bacolod City (Red Zone). According to the initial investigation, the fire was caused by an overheated home...
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PROVINCIAL PIO
SUPPORT TO FARMING COMMUNITY: Farmers’ associations from various local government units (LGUS) in Negros Occidental were awarded rice threshers valued at a total of P2.3 million by the Provincial Government on November 27. Governor Bong Lacson and OIC...
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PROVINCIAL PIO
CENTENARIAN: Felicitas Canoy, a centenarian from Barangay 6, San Carlos City, was honored on November 26 by the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental. Governor Eugenio “Bong” Lacson and Board Member Manuel Frederick Ko presented Canoy with a...
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THE CITYBRIDGE BAGO
TOP PERFORMER: The Bago City Local Social Welfare and Development Office (LSWDO) was honored with the Gawad Serbisyong Mapagkalinga Award during a ceremony at Sotogrande in Iloilo City on November 22, 2024. The city was recognized as the Top Performer...
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BCD PIO
HOUSING PROGRAM UPDATE: Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez provides an update on the progress of the Asenso Yuhum Residences-arao under the Pambansang Pabahay Para Sa Pilipino Program during the presentation of the Bacolod City Master Plan on...
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NIA-REGION 6
AFFORDABLE RICE: The Negros Occidental Irrigation Management Office Satellite Office sold approximately 500 bags of rice, each containing 10 kilograms, at a price of PHP29 per kilogram in Barangay Hilamonan, Kabankalan City on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024....
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PROVINCIAL PIO
SLOW FOOD COMMUNITY: Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson, Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez, along with other distinguished guests, led the ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the 17th Negros Island Organic Farmers Festival and the 2nd Terra...
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PROVINCIAL PIO
BARANGAY HEALTH WORKER’S CONGRESS: Governor Eugenio “Bong” Lacson praised the Barangay Health Workers from the third district of Negros Occidental for their vital role in promoting health and well-being. He recognized them as the first line of defense...
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VICTORIAS CITY PIO
DIGITAL DEMOCRACY: Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez accepted the Digital Democracy Champion Award on behalf of the City of Victorias, recognized as one of the recipients at the Digital Democracy Awards 2024. The award was presented by Department of the...
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FARM-TO-MARKET ROAD: La Carlota City Mayor Rex Jalando-on, Pontevedra Mayor Jose Maria Alonso, Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Negros Occidental 2 Officer-in-charge Arnulfo Figueroa and Negros Island Director Lucrecia Taberna, officially...
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PROVINCIAL PIO
CLIMATE CHANGE RESELIENCE: The Provincial Government of Negros Occidental has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office of the British Embassy Manila (UK FCDO) to enhance collaboration on sustainable...
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MERLINDA PEDROSA
UNDERGROUND CABLING SYSTEM: On November 13, the Negros Electric and Power Corporation (NEPC), in collaboration with the City of Bacolod, held a blessing and groundbreaking ceremony for the Lacson Street Underground Distribution System Project at the...
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PROVINCIAL PIO
SACRED REPLICA: On November 12, the replica of Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno (The Black Nazarene) from Quiapo Church was warmly received by devotees at St. Joseph the Worker Church in E.B. Magalona and San Diego Cathedral in Silay City. The image will...
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TERESA ELLERA
LOAN IRREGULARITIES: Silay City Mayor Joedith Gallego was cautioned on record by Abang Lingkod Representative Joseph Stephen Paduano during the Congressional Inquiry on November 11. Paduano alleged that the Mayor’s lawyer and City Legal Officer, Janus...
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PHIVOLCS-DOST
ASH EMISSIONS: Time-lapse footage captured between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM on November 10 shows ash emissions from the summit crater of Kanlaon Volcano. The footage reveals grayish plumes rising up to 500 meters above the crater before drifting southeast....
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PROVINCIAL PIO
NEW TRANSPORT TERMINAL: Governor Eugenio Bong Lacson led the groundbreaking ceremony for the much-anticipated Candoni Transport Terminal on November 4, marking a key step toward improving public transportation facilities and services in the Sixth...
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