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Lacson raises concern on NPA ‘killing spree’ in northern Negros

September 6, 2025

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson on Friday (Sept. 5) expressed concern on the killing spree of the New People’s Army (NPA) remnants, who recently claimed responsibility for the death of two civilians in northern Negros.

CAFGU member injured in Kabankalan gunbattle

September 6, 2025

A member of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) was injured in a clash with remnants of the New People’s Army in the hinterlands of Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental on Wednesday (Sept. 3).

Mambukal Resort upgrades facilities

September 6, 2025

The Mambukal Resort and Wildlife Sanctuary in Barangay Minoyan, Murcia, Negros Occidental is getting more improvements in its facilities as part of the initiatives of Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson to further boost the local tourism industry.

First-ever North Negros marathon set Sept. 7

September 6, 2025

More than 150 local and international runners are expected to take part in the first-ever North Negros Marathon on Sept. 7, a 42-kilometer race that will put the spotlight on the 2nd Congressional District of Negros Occidental.

Settle P4.6-M in rental arrears, Gasataya tells abattoir operator

September 5, 2025

Bacolod Mayor Greg Gasataya is demanding that AVM Bernardo Slaughterhouse in Barangay Handumanan settle its rental arrears from January 2022 to January 2025 that now reached P4.6 million.

San Carlos fire hits 24 houses

September 5, 2025

Twenty-four houses were hit by fire in an informal settlers’ area in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental Wednesday (Sept. 3), rendering 65 individuals homeless, the Bureau of Fire and Protection (BFP) said in a report.

‘GMO regulatory ordinance to harmonize national policy’

September 5, 2025

The Negros Occidental provincial government said the proposed amendments to the existing ordinance banning genetically modified organisms (GMO) in the province will be harmonized with the national policy.

Bacolod SP seeks list of online gambling platforms for taxation

September 5, 2025

The Sangguniang Panlungsod has approved Sept. 3 a resolution requesting from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) a list of privately-operated legitimate online gambling platforms/websites for local taxation and business permit purposes.

Divert P120-M budget for solar studs to solar streetlights, Albee tells DPWH

September 5, 2025

Bacolod City Lone District Rep. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has directed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to divert the P120 million budget for the so-called solar studs in three city project sites to solar streetlights in areas they are needed.

Scholarship pushed for PWDs, kids of solo parents in Bacolod

September 5, 2025

A scholarship for persons with disabilities and children of solo parents is being pushed in Bacolod City, with an initial budget of P5 million.

Lacson raises concern on NPA ‘killing spree’ in northern Negros

CAFGU member injured in Kabankalan gunbattle

Mambukal Resort upgrades facilities

First-ever North Negros marathon set Sept. 7

Settle P4.6-M in rental arrears, Gasataya tells abattoir operator

San Carlos fire hits 24 houses

‘GMO regulatory ordinance to harmonize national policy’

Bacolod SP seeks list of online gambling platforms for taxation

Divert P120-M budget for solar studs to solar streetlights, Albee tells DPWH

Scholarship pushed for PWDs, kids of solo parents in Bacolod

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