Duterte Set To Sign Executive Order In Abolishing Negros Island Executive Order (EO) for the abolition of Negros Island Region (NIR) was set to sign by President Rodrigo Duterte, according to a cabinet member said on Tuesday (October 11, 2016). In an Interview in Malacañang Palace on Tuesday, Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno told the reporters that … Read more
Young blacktip reef sharks are reportedly sold just like any ordinary fish at Sipalay City Public Market in Negros Occidental. Sipalay City, a fourth class component city in Negros Occidental Province, is known for its tourist spots and shark sightings but who would have thought that the wagging sharktails in the sea can be a … Read more
Negros Occidental new investors Negros Occidental new investors is here to invest. This province can be found in Visayas that belongs to Region VI. It is also known as Western Negros and the “Sugar bowl of the Philippines”, Negros Occidental produces more than half the nation’s sugar output. A Group of American Investors is interested … Read more
The President of the Republic of the Philippines, President Benigno Simeon Aquino III signed Executive Order 183 last May 29, effectively creating the Negros Island Region (NIR) which will separate the Province of Negros Occidental from Western Visayas and Negros Oriental from Central Visayas. As previously promised by the Chief Executive to the leaders and … Read more
As reports from road accidents continuous to leaked online which definitely alarmed some bus p(–foul word(s) removed–)engers, another tragic incident reported from Negros Occidental to where there are around 4 p(–foul word(s) removed–)engers died on the spot and 33 others who got injured. According to Negros Occidental police director, as the two buses collide the horrifying incident … Read more
Last Sunday December 8, Negros Occidental was jolt by mild quake and late Monday night December 9,2013, a magnitude of 4.2 quake struck again. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said that quake struck at 11:26 p.m at 19 kilometers northwest of Sipalay town. The depth of the quake which was tectonic in … Read more
The province of Negros Occidental is considered as the fourth largest province in terms of number of voters which is estimated at around 1.55 million. Incumbent Governor Alfredo Marañon against his opponent Genaro Alvarez, Jr. Related Article: Silay City Results (Mayor) In the Vice-Gubernatorial race, Bong Lacson is currently leading against Melvin Ibañez. Related Article: Bacolod … Read more
An alarming news’ spread that there will be a tsunami soon to strike Negros Occidental. It is because of July 12’s 6.2 magnitude earthquake that shook the Negros Island, specifically in Sipalay City. After that, two aftershocks had been recorded with 5.7 and 5.5 magnitude. Many residents of the province got distracted with the quakes … Read more
The 30 kilometers away from Bacolod City is considered the summer capital of Negros Occidental. Mambukal Mountain Resort in Murcia is a cool climate perfect place for vacation especially during summer. The 24-hectares Mambukal Resort is owned by the Negros Occidental provincial government has developed a wide array of accommodation facilities from overnight cottages, day-use … Read more