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Bacolod launches OBO e-kiosk for digital permit applications

September 19, 2025

Mayor Greg Gasataya led the launching Sept. 18 of the e-kiosk system at the Office of the Building Official (OBO), which will digitalize the processing of both building and occupancy permits.

Capitol mulls tapping commercial contractors to clear volcanic debris

September 19, 2025

The provincial government of Negros Occidental is planning to tap commercial contractors to speed up the clearing of volcanic materials from the waterways in La Castellana town.

NMYL NegOcc officers take oath

September 19, 2025

The newly-elected officers of the National Movement of Young Legislators (NMYL) Negros Occidental, led by provincial chairperson, Vice Mayor Justin Dominic Gatuslao of Himamaylan City, took their oaths of office before Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson at the Capitol in Bacolod City Sept. 18.

128 rice farmers receive financial aid in Victorias

September 19, 2025

A total of 128 rice farmers from Victorias City recently received financial assistance, amounting to P7,000 each, under the Rice Competitive Enhancement Fund-Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RCEF-RFFA).

CLMMRH Emergency Department to close for 3 mos. from Sept. 28

September 18, 2025

The temporary closure of Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) Emergency Department (ED) for renovation will be for three to four months, starting on Sept. 28.

Ash emissions logged anew at Mount Kanlaon

September 18, 2025

Two ash emissions were recorded by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Wednesday (Sept. 17), with the first emission lasting more one hour, followed by a short two-minute emission.

NIR solons vote for Dy as new House Speaker

September 18, 2025

Bacolod City Lone District Rep. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez and his son, Negros Occidental 3rd District Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez, as well as seven Negros Island Region (NIR) lawmakers voted for Isabela 6th District Rep. Faustino Dy III as the next House Speaker.

Bacolod launches OBO e-kiosk for digital permit applications

Capitol mulls tapping commercial contractors to clear volcanic debris

NMYL NegOcc officers take oath

128 rice farmers receive financial aid in Victorias

CLMMRH Emergency Department to close for 3 mos. from Sept. 28

Ash emissions logged anew at Mount Kanlaon

NIR solons vote for Dy as new House Speaker

International support pours in for Negros protest vs. GMOs

P652M in flood control projects in Bacolod for inspection: CCC

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