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DENR cites NegOr’s Bayawan for solid waste mgmt. practices

September 2, 2026

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna has commended the Bayawan City government for establishing “effective solid waste management practices” under Republic Act 9003, or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, and encouraged other local government units (LGUs) to replicate its operational framework.

Abella assumes as acting director of Negros Or PNP

September 2, 2026

Police Col. Jonathan Abella has assumed the post as acting director of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NORPPO) following the Assumption of Office ceremony Sept. 1, at Camp Alfredo M. Montelibano Sr. in Barangay Estefania, Bacolod City.

More than 500 pigs culled to curb ASF spread in NegOr

September 2, 2026

The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) in Negros Oriental has culled 539 pigs in July and August as part of efforts to contain the spread of the African swine fever (ASF).

P2-M in smuggled cigarettes seized, surrendered in NegOcc

September 2, 2026

Police recovered more than P2 million worth of alleged smuggled cigarettes in the cities of San Carlos and Escalante as well as Candoni town, all in Negros Occidental on Aug. 31.

Negros schools, scholars receive laptops, school supplies from EDC

September 2, 2026

Energy Development Corporation (EDC), the geothermal arm of First Gen Corporation, has extended additional educational assistance to scholars and elementary schools in its host communities in Negros Occidental.

SSS eyes P100B net income as total assets near P1.4-T

September 2, 2026

State-run Social Security System (SSS) is expecting its net revenue to reach P100 billion this year.

Youth group leads DOST project in Himamaylan

September 2, 2026

Youth group Hope Builders Organization Negros Island Inc. (HBONI) has kicked off a year-long science and technology initiative to boost livelihoods and peace-building in Sitio Madaja, Barangay Buenavista, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, Aug. 30.

San Carlos holds sustainable urban smartwear workshop

September 2, 2026

The city government of San Carlos, through its Negosyo Center, wrapped up the Sustainable Urban Smartwear Workshop with a showcase of the participants’ creations Aug. 31 at the Annex Building.

‘Permission To Play, No Expiry Date’ exhibition at Ugsad Creative Space

September 2, 2026

Bacolod artist Doreen Dofitas’ first solo exhibition, titled “Permission To Play, No Expiry Date”, is ongoing until Sept. 12 at Ugsad Creative Space, Molo-Makiling streets in Barangay Villamonte, Bacolod City.

Down to the barangay

September 2, 2026

A long-time dream was realized this week when I became part of an orientation program in Cauayan, my hometown.

DENR cites NegOr’s Bayawan for solid waste mgmt. practices

Abella assumes as acting director of Negros Or PNP

More than 500 pigs culled to curb ASF spread in NegOr

P2-M in smuggled cigarettes seized, surrendered in NegOcc

Negros schools, scholars receive laptops, school supplies from EDC

SSS eyes P100B net income as total assets near P1.4-T

Youth group leads DOST project in Himamaylan

San Carlos holds sustainable urban smartwear workshop

‘Permission To Play, No Expiry Date’ exhibition at Ugsad Creative Space

Down to the barangay

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