Rappler's latest stories on Bacolod City
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
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
'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
Bacolod City still under ECQ until May 15
After May 15, no LGU can declare its own community quarantine without approval from the IATF
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Authorities arrest 56 in Bacolod crackdown on militant groups
(UPDATED) Bayan Negros says the firearms recovered from the raids were planted by arresting teams
AirAsia seen to tame sky-high airfares in Bacolod
Bacolod City residents now have more reasons to smile, as AirAsia launches its 12th domestic destination there
Duterte orders Espenido: 'Go, start killing' in Bacolod
President Duterte dispatches to the city he describes as 'badly hit now' a freshly minted Lieutenant Colonel Jovie Espinosa
Negros Occidental orders temporary ban of pork imports from Luzon
The province says, because it is the country's top producer of backyard swine, it has enough supply of, pork for their consumption
5 tons of illegally imported pork products seized in Bacolod port
Negros Occidental forms Provincial African Swine Fever Task Force to keep the province free from the virus
Woman gunned down near Bacolod police station
This is the 3rd killing in Negros Occidental in 3 days
Bacolod nurse helps deliver baby on international flight
‘Many people think that what I did was a heroic act. But I only did what a nurse should do when they are in a situation like this,’ says the 25-year-old Francis Dominic Mendoza
IN PHOTOS: LGBTQ+ community, allies hold Pride parade in Bacolod City
Organizers say that the Pride parade in Bacolod City serves as a mourning, a protest, and a celebration
IN PHOTOS: Filipino youth rally for climate justice
Advocates in 15 cities across the Philippines demand urgent action to solve the climate crisis
Bacolod youth coalition heeds global call to strike for climate justice on May 24
Istorya Klima, an interactive community event at the Bacolod Public Plaza, aims to start conversations in compelling and innovative ways through art, music, and storytelling
Grupo Progreso wins big in Bacolod City
The official proclamation is delayed as defective secure device (SD) cards from 4 clustered precincts halted the counting of votes
Top drug suspect in Western Visayas killed in buy-bust
High-value target Leoner Jalandoon of Barangay Banago, Bacolod City, is killed after allegedly resisting arrest during a buy-bust operation
Bacolod police arrest couple, seize P9.66 million worth of shabu
Authorities recover 275 sachets of suspected shabu weighing 1.38 kilos
IYAS La Salle National Writers' Workshop announces fellows for 2019
PRESS RELEASE: The workshop will be held from March 31 to April 6, at the Balay Kalinungan Complex of the University of St La Salle, Bacolod City
Governor declares Negros Occidental coal-free
Negros Occidental governor Alfredo Marañon Jr signs EO declaring that only clean and renewable sources of energy will be allowed in their province
What made Duterte suspect Bacolod top cop Ebreo of drug links?
President Duterte claims Senior Superintendent Francisco Ebreo demonstrated 'strange behavior' that indicated he was at the very least a 'protector cop'
Call for applications: 19th IYAS La Salle national writers’ workshop
PRESS RELEASE: The workshop fellowship screening committee accepts creative work in Hiligaynon, Cebuano, Kinaray-a, Filipino, and English
Bacolod City councilor and his wife survive ambush
(UPDATED) Unidentified gunmen waylay Councilor Ricardo Tan and his wife Nenita
Bacolod City councilors scuffle in session hall
Councilors Claudio Puentevella and Dindo Ramos slug it out during a session of the Bacolod City council
Senate approves bill setting June 18 as Bacolod Charter Day
'After 80 years, we will now have our history in proper order,' says Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia
