11 minors among injured by firecrackers in Negros
26 persons, among them 11 minors, were wounded by firecrackers at the height of the New Year celebrations across Negros Occidental, including the capital city of Bacolod.
NegOcc remains firm on pork ban amidst DILG’s order
Negros Occidental has remained strong in terms of its stand in imposing a total ban on pork from Luzon
ASF Task Force confiscates pork siopao amounting in P1M in Bacolod
Assorted pork siopao (steamed pork buns) from Quezon City amounting to almost P1 million was seized by the African Swine Fever Task Force at Bacolod Port on Wednesday night.
Fall Armyworm infestation in Negros Occidental not alarming – agri official
A local agriculture official dismissed fears of local farmers about the Fall Armyworm infestation in Negros Occidental saying it is “not alarming” however, the Bureau of Plant Industry warned that the pest has a high reproductive rate and is difficult to control as they have a natural tolerance to some insecticides.
Bacolod City receives 87% compliance nod in clearing ops from DILG
A total of 11,799 illegal establishments have been recorded in Bacolod, as of October 1, where 11,099 have been cleared.