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Bishop Galbines begins his ministry in Bacolod diocese

August 12, 2026

Most Rev. Louie Galbines started his ministry as the seventh bishop of the Diocese of Bacolod Aug. 11 with a central call to trust in God, and with his shepherd’s vision focused on his episcopal motto, “Confido (I trust)”.

2,363 traffic violations logged in Bacolod in July

August 12, 2026

The Bacolod Traffic and Transport Management Department recorded 2,363 traffic violations and enforcement actions throughout July.

Security tightened at Dumaguete school after social media threat

August 12, 2026

The Department of Education (DepEd) tightened security at the Dumaguete City National High School (DCNHS) Aug. 11 following a threat circulating on social media that individuals armed with a gun and knife would enter a school and kill students, beginning with eighth graders.

City councilor proposes flood management zone ordinance

August 12, 2026

Areas in Bacolod City prone to inundation should be declared under a flood management zone to focus efforts to address the continuing risk of flooding for the safety of Bacolodnons, Councilor Wilson Gamboa Jr. said.

Capitol releases P1.94-M assistance to SPES, cash-for-work beneficiaries

August 12, 2026

The Negros Occidental provincial government has distributed a total of P1.943 million in financial assistance to 330 beneficiaries under its employment and livelihood support programs aimed at providing temporary work opportunities and financial assistance to qualified Negrenses.

Octogenarian dies in Dumaguete fire

August 12, 2026

An 83-year-old resident died in a fire that destroyed a house in Habitat 1, Barangay Balugo, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental Monday night, Aug. 10.

Bacolod questions EMB’s clearance on old dumpsite

August 12, 2026

Bacolod City Legal Office head, Atty. Karol Joseph Chiu, said the environmental compliance certificate (ECC) issued by the DENR-Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) on the city’s former dumpsite is “highly questionable”.

Illegally-dismissed employees entitled to SSS contributions, back wages: SC

August 12, 2026

The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that employees who are illegally dismissed are entitled not only to full back wages but also to the remittance of their Social Security System (SSS) contributions.

Cadiz cop gets posthumous medal

August 12, 2026

The Philippine National Police (PNP) posthumously honored PMaster Sgt. Fernando Marfa Jr. by presenting a Medalya ng Kadakilaan to his wife during a visit to his wake on Aug. 10 in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental.

Pag-IBIG Fund logs P41 billion net income in first half of 2026

August 12, 2026

Pag-IBIG Fund posted record first-half net income of P41.35 billion this year, up 24 percent from the same period last year.

Bishop Galbines begins his ministry in Bacolod diocese

2,363 traffic violations logged in Bacolod in July

Security tightened at Dumaguete school after social media threat

City councilor proposes flood management zone ordinance

Capitol releases P1.94-M assistance to SPES, cash-for-work beneficiaries

Octogenarian dies in Dumaguete fire

Bacolod questions EMB’s clearance on old dumpsite

Illegally-dismissed employees entitled to SSS contributions, back wages: SC

Cadiz cop gets posthumous medal

Pag-IBIG Fund logs P41 billion net income in first half of 2026

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