THE Negros Oriental Electric Cooperative (Noreco) 2 will reduce its power rate next month.

THE recent flashfloods and landslide in Negros Oriental destroyed almost P11 million in properties, according to the Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council (PDCC).

THE Department of Health (DOH) in Negros Oriental reported a 40 percent decrease in firecracker-related injuries in December 2008 compared to 2007.

AT LEAST four tandems have confirmed their intention to run for mayor and vice mayor in Dumaguete City for the May 2010 local and national synchronize elections.

THE dreaded dengue fever killed six persons in 2008, the Department of Health (DOH) in Negros Oriental reported.

THE Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Dumaguete City declared a red alert status for New Year's Eve.

THE Army and the police in Negros Oriental warned against indiscriminate firing to celebrate New Year's Eve.

THE long holiday period ordered by the government during the yuletide season angered many businessmen in Negros Oriental, a top official of a traders group said.

BAYAWAN CITY - The City Council passed an ordinance giving incentives to informants and witnesses of any crime involving City Government officials and employees.

THE Energy Development Corporation (EDC) has released P23 million to the Provincial Government of Negros Oriental as royalty fee for hosting the geothermal project in Palinpinon village in Valencia to

THE Traffic Management Office (TMO) in Dumaguete City has warned drivers of Motorcab-for-hire (MCH) against arbitrarily overcharging their passengers.

THE province of Negros Oriental continues to produce more skill workers, said an official of Technical Education Skills Development (Tesda).

BAYAWAN CITY -- The Municipal Government here is having all auxiliary police and barangay tanods covered with insurance policies.

THE Provincial Board (PB) of Negros Oriental is scrutinizing a six-year Capitol development and physical framework plan to "harmonize both the executive and legislative approaches".

A TOP military official said the government troops are not letting their guards down amid reports of possible rebel attacks on Friday in connection with the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP).