Rappler's latest stories on Bacolod
Bacolod youth, campus journalists show solidarity with ABS-CBN
'Today, we grieve. But tomorrow, we make sure that truth and democracy shall continue to live,' the young rallyists say
Negros Occidental halts entry of stranded residents from Cebu
Most of the latest virus infections are persons who came from Cebu province
Bacolod bishop urges Duterte: Listen to the people, veto anti-terror bill
'We feel that there is a need for this government to listen to its people and in turn reconsider and reassess the bill in its present form. There is no point rushing the process,' says Bishop Patricio Buzon of the Diocese of Bacolod
Hundreds of wild animals being sold on Facebook recovered in Bacolod
Three poachers are caught in an entrapment operation while they tried to sell 300 animals – some vulnerable species – for P150,000
Another shooting fatality in Bacolod City
This is the 3rd killing in the streets of Bacolod since May 16, the day the city's status was downgraded to GCQ
Negros Occidental, Bacolod officials ‘surprised’ by mass arrival of OFWs
In a single day, 468 overseas Filipino workers arrive in Negros Occidental and Bacolod via two sweeper flights and a sea vessel
Businessman killed in Bacolod by 3 suspects wearing face masks
The Bacolod police chief says Roland Tan was shot from close range
Drug convict son shot dead in Bacolod on 1st day of GCQ
Police say Gerald Cuadra was shot to death 7 times by a pair of unidentified suspects
Negros Occidental, Bacolod ease restrictions
In Bacolod, there is still a 10 pm-4 am curfew
Salamat kag paalam, Tito Peque
The writer pays tribute to her Tito Peque, whose legacy, perhaps, reverberates the most in his hometown of Bacolod City
'We need to be bold': Provinces make difficult decisions on 1st day of GCQ
(UPDATED) 'We need to be bold and act on this health emergency in our locality especially if we still have active cases of COVID-19,' says Bangsamoro Parliament member Zia Alonto Adiong, spokesperson of the Lanao Del Sur IATF
Some OFWs returning to the Visayas test positive for coronavirus
The 5 overseas Filipino workers in Cebu test positive through PCR swabs, while 9 in Iloilo test positive through rapid testing. Over 200 OFWs returned to Visayas provinces this week.
Bacolod City still under ECQ until May 15
After May 15, no LGU can declare its own community quarantine without approval from the IATF
PAO or corporate law for Bar 2019 10th placer Bebelan Madera
Bebelan Madera of the University of St La Salle in Bacolod City was working in Manila when she was called home by her parents, a move that paved her way to law school
Bar 2019: Provincial schools again emerge on top
The University of Santo Tomas-Legazpi in Albay produces the 2019 Bar examinations' 1st and 3rd placers
Newborn named after coronavirus in Bacolod City
Covid Marie's parents believe that she will bring hope – that people will continue to be optimistic amid the health crisis
2 repatriated OFWs test positive for coronavirus in Negros Occidental
The two were among the 35 repatriated Negrense OFWs who arrived in the province by boat in Escalante City on April 14 via Cebu
Bacolod imposes number coding on quarantine passes to avoid crowding
Residents holding quarantine passes ending in odd numbers may only go out on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The rest may go out on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Bacolod City reports first coronavirus death
Like many others, she dies before her confirmatory test for COVID-19 is released
Bacolod man, Western Visayas’ first COVID-19 case, now fully recovered
The patient's 28-year-old son, however, remains in a hospital in Bacolod City after testing positive for the coronavirus
Gov't employee, 3 others nabbed for selling overpriced alcohol in Bacolod
Authorities say the suspects allegedly tried to sell 18-liter containers of ethyl alcohol at P3,900 each
Poor families in Bacolod brace for coronavirus impact
Bacolod City's steps to lessen the spread of the coronavirus is worsening the economic plight of daily wage earners and informal settlers here
Negros Occidental reminds frontliners not to solicit protective gear
Negros Occidental's provincial administrator reminds staff of public hospitals that they may 'accept, but not solicit equipment and supplies'
3 nabbed for selling overpriced alcohol in Bacolod City
The aesthetics store sells ethyl alcohol at P90 per 250 ml bottle, way beyond the price cap set by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
‘We have no more food’: Jeepney, tricycle drivers in Bacolod cry for help
'The virus may not kill us, but hunger and poverty will,' says Diego Malacad, secretary-general of the United Negros Drivers Operators Center
Bacolod reports 1st coronavirus case
Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia says the patient is a 56-year-old Filipino male who was a person under investigation for COVID-19
Negros Occidental, Bacolod City shut borders over coronavirus
There is a clamor among Negrenses for the closure, as thousands left Metro Manila for the provinces over the weekend to escape the megacity's lockdown
Negros Occidental, Lanao del Sur, Olongapo orders quarantine of arrivals from Metro Manila
(UPDATED) Upon arriving at Lanao del Sur, Negros Occidental and Olongapo travelers from the National Capital Region will be considered persons under monitoring
Bacolod suspends graduation rites, shortens classes due to coronavirus threat
Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia says 'with the present circumstances, it is the most prudent thing to do'
Baby drowns after being swept away by flood in Bacolod
The 5-month-old baby boy was with his relatives when raging floodwaters caused by a heavy downpour suddenly swept their riverside home, say local officials
In Bacolod, drivers urged to ‘honk for press freedom’
Clad in black shirts, press freedom supporters held up signs urging those driving by to blow their car horns in support of freedom of the press
Bacolod journalists, groups light candles for press freedom amid ABS-CBN franchise woes
'We serve the people's right to know, that is why are were fighting hard to defend press freedom. We want to protect their right to be informed,' says Marchel Espina, NUJP-Bacolod chapter president
Espenido shipped out of Bacolod
This comes after he was ordered relieved by the PNP national headquarters effective February 5
High-value target, 2 others slip past Espenido’s drug bust
Next time, the controversial cop says, he will not fail
Brother of Bacolod ex-councilor shot dead
Robert 'Kaishek' Tan dies after being shot at least 5 times in the head by motorcycle-riding assailants
Bacolod resident found dead following reported abduction
The body of Ontao Sacar is found hogtied with two gunshot wounds to the head beside a hotel in Barangay Mandalagan on Tuesday morning, December 3. The words, 'I love drugs' are also painted on his body.
Early morning fire kills 6 in Bacolod
Police say 4 others were injured, including an Australian
Bacolodnons emphasize community's role in upholding truth on social media
During #MoveBacolod: Social Good in the Digital Age forum, local journalists and student leaders stress how everyone plays a role in countering disinformation and keeping digital spaces safe
Bacolod journos call for vigilance as verdict on Maguindanao massacre nears
Officials and members of the Negros Press Club and the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines-Bacolod chapter light candles to mark the death anniversary of the Maguindanao massacre
Negros Occidental launches first gov’t-run robotics center
The Negros Occidental Language and Information Technology Center or NOLITC breaks ground as the pioneering robotics center run by a local government unit
Army appeals release of 31 arrested in crackdown on progressive groups
The 31 include 21 laid off workers of a bus company and 10 young members of a grassroots cultural group
Fact-finding team finds irregularities in Negros mass arrests
Bayan Muna spokesperson Teddy Casiño says the raiding team claimed the 'firearms and grenades' were recovered in plain sight – in tables, cabinets and the kitchen sink
Fact-finding team with 2 congressmen barred from entering Negros police HQ
Congressman Carlos Zarate laments that Colonel Romeo Baleros, the Negros Occidental police provincial chief, 'did not extend basic courtesy ' due fellow government employees
31 released from Negros crackdown on progressive groups
Prosecutors order the release after finding out the suspects were not members of the rebel group New People's Army
Citing legit warrants, DILG says no crackdown on militant groups
Department of the Interior and Local Government Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya says it's the police's job 'to monitor communist groups'
MovePH brings #MoveBacolod to University of St La Salle
#MoveBacolod will happen on November 16 at the Mutien Marie Auditorium A. Tickets to the public forum are free but seats are limited!
44 activists arrested in Negros crackdown charged
For security reasons, the suspects are charged inside the headquarters of the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office
Supreme Court on arrests of 62 activists: File case if you want
'The proper remedy is to file a motion to quash either before the court that issued [search warrants], or before the court where the cases are eventually filed,' says the Supreme Court
Labor, rights groups condemn 'tokhang-style' raids of activists' offices
(UPDATED) The BPO Industry Employees Network and the Communications Workers of America also call for the release of trade union organizer Mary Anne Krueger, who was among those arrested in Bacolod
Crackdown? Same QC judge issues warrants vs 58 activists in Manila, Bacolod
Bayan Muna calls on the Supreme Court to review if the actions of Quezon City Executive Judge Cecilyn Burgos-Villavert followed proper procedures
