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Dredged portion of Tamburong Creek flattened after heavy rains

September 13, 2025

The newly-dredged portion of Tamburong Creek in Barangay Biak na Bato, La Castellana, Negros Occidental was again flattened by volcanic sediments following heavy rains on Sept. 11.

Electrical ignition triggers the fire: BFP

September 13, 2025

A total of 314 families were rendered homeless after a three-hour fire hit Purok Cheriza in Barangay 27, Bacolod City early morning on Friday (Sept. 12).

2 cops engaged in buy-bust hit by car

September 13, 2025

Two police officers, who were engaged in a drug buy-bust, were injured after being hit by a car in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City Thursday night (Sept. 12).

P20/kilo rice available at Capitol Lagoon on PBBM’s birthday today

September 13, 2025

In line with the 68th birthday of President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. on Saturday (Sept. 13), the Office of the President and the Department of Agriculture (DA) are selling rice at P20 per kilo at the Provincial Capitol grounds in Bacolod City.

52 hired-on-the-spot at PESO job fair at SM

September 13, 2025

The provincial government once again opened doors of opportunity to Negrenses through the Negros Occidental Job Fair 2025, held Sept. 12 at SM City Bacolod, with more than 3,000 job applicants registered.

Lacson commits continuing support to organic farming

September 12, 2025

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson on Thursday (Sept. 11) committed continuing support to the organic agriculture movement amid strong opposition from advocates and allied groups to the proposed genetically modified organism (GMO) regulatory ordinance being deliberated by the Provincial Board.

Bacolod SP supports lowering of VAT to 10%

September 12, 2025

The Sangguniang Panlungsod of Bacolod is supporting a proposal to lower the value-added tax, from 12 percent to 10 percent, filed in the House of Representatives.

HPCo takes action against RSSI infestation in Negros

September 12, 2025

The Hawaiian-Philippine Ltd. in Silay City, Negros Occidental, one of the country’s pioneering sugar mills led by Chairman Paul Andrew Curran, has intensified efforts to combat the red striped soft scale insect (RSSI), a growing threat to sugarcane planters in Negros.

P14.3-M Bacolod aid earmarked for MassKara Festival performers

September 12, 2025

The Bacolod City government will grant financial assistance of P14.3 million in total for barangays and schools participating in the arena and street dance, and electric MassKara competitions, which are highlight activities of the 46th MassKara Festival next month.

PDC approves P2.1 billion supplemental AIP for 2026

September 12, 2025

The Provincial Development Council (PDC) of Negros Occidental on Thursday (Sept. 11) approved the proposed P2.1-billion Supplemental Annual Investment Program (AIP) for 2026, with the bulk of the budget earmarked for construction and upgrading of provincial roads.

Dredged portion of Tamburong Creek flattened after heavy rains

Electrical ignition triggers the fire: BFP

2 cops engaged in buy-bust hit by car

P20/kilo rice available at Capitol Lagoon on PBBM’s birthday today

52 hired-on-the-spot at PESO job fair at SM

Lacson commits continuing support to organic farming

Bacolod SP supports lowering of VAT to 10%

HPCo takes action against RSSI infestation in Negros

P14.3-M Bacolod aid earmarked for MassKara Festival performers

PDC approves P2.1 billion supplemental AIP for 2026

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