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Victorias City formalizes PHILSURIN partnership

September 18, 2026

Victorias City in Negros Occidental has become the first local government unit (LGU) in the Philippines to institutionalize a partnership with the Philippine Sugar Research Institute (PHILSURIN) for the propagation of PSR 03-171, a high-yielding and pest-tolerant sugarcane variety.

Bacolod Museum, Auditorium mgmt. board to be established

September 18, 2026

The management and operational plan for the Bacolod Museum and Auditorium will soon be established with the enabling ordinance passed on third and final reading by the Sangguniang Panlungsod Sept. 16.

Negros Occ. logs 16 dengue deaths

September 18, 2026

Dengue-related deaths in Negros Occidental have reached 16 this year, even as reported cases continue to decline compared with the same period in 2025, Provincial Health Office records showed.

RDC-NIR lauds Bayawan for World Green award

September 18, 2026

The Regional Development Council-Negros Island Region conferred a certificate of recognition to the City of Bayawan in Negros Oriental for being a finalist in the AIPH World Green City Awards, during the Third Quarter Full Council Meeting at SMX Convention Center in Bacolod City Sept. 16.

Victorias to host LegisHear

September 18, 2026

The House of Representatives will bring its nationwide legislative consultation and oversight initiative, LegisHear, to Victorias City on Oct. 2 and 3, marking its first stop in Negros Occidental.

1st RDC-NIR Week set

September 18, 2026

The Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev) will kick off the first Regional Development Council (RDC) Week in Negros Island Region in Bacolod City on Sept. 21.

Sagay celebrates 8th Marang Festival

September 18, 2026

The 8th Marang Festival of Barangay Divina Colonia in Sagay City, Negros Occidental, is set to return on Sept. 18-19, and will bring together community activities that celebrate the locally-grown marang and the people whose livelihoods and traditions are connected to it.

AAB-N officers take oath

September 18, 2026

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson administered the oath of office of the officers of the Art Association of Bacolod-Negros (AAB-N) for 2026-2028 at the Provincial Capitol in Bacolod City Sept. 17.

Completion rites for PDLs held at San Carlos City jail

September 18, 2026

Fifteen persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) completed the Katatagan, Kalusugan at Damayan ng Komunidad (KKDK) program Sept. 16 at the San Carlos City District Jail compound.

Victorias City formalizes PHILSURIN partnership

Bacolod Museum, Auditorium mgmt. board to be established

Negros Occ. logs 16 dengue deaths

RDC-NIR lauds Bayawan for World Green award

Victorias to host LegisHear

1st RDC-NIR Week set

Sagay celebrates 8th Marang Festival

AAB-N officers take oath

Completion rites for PDLs held at San Carlos City jail

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