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Rebel leader killed in Guihulngan clash

August 19, 2026

A suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebel leader died in an encounter with government troops in Sitio Calambia, Barangay Trinidad, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental on Aug. 17.

NGCP: Ancillary service rates push increase in electric bills

August 19, 2026

Power consumers of private distribution utilities and electric cooperatives may see an increase in transmission rates reflected in their August electricity bills due to a sharp increase in ancillary service (AS) rates.

LTO-NIR flags down colorum van, five obstructing trucks

August 19, 2026

The Land Transportation Office-Negros Island Region (LTO-NIR) seized an unauthorized passenger vehicle and cited drivers of five trucks for road obstruction during separate operations in Bacolod City Aug. 18.

93,400 children in NIR vaccinated vs. measles

August 19, 2026

The Department of Health-Negros Island Region (DOH-NIR) has administered measles-rubella vaccines to 93,416 children six to 59 months since the supplemental immunization campaign began Aug. 10.

NegOcc halfway house inaugurated

August 19, 2026

The Negros Occidental Halfway House in Santa Rosa, Murcia, a facility that will provide temporary shelter, support, and a second chance to individuals choosing to return to peaceful and productive lives in their communities, was blessed and inaugurated Aug. 18.

Bacolod to launch localized 911 hotline

August 19, 2026

Bacolod City is preparing for the official launch of its localized 911 emergency hotline this week, following a recent inspection by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) national office.

New market hub to rise near BCGC

August 19, 2026

Ambulant vendors around the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) are set to transfer to a nearby permanent site by next month, following the signing of a memorandum of agreement between the city government and IJG Realty and Development Corporation.