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Negros Power increases residential rate in January

January 17, 2026

Residential electricity rate under Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power) increased in January 2026, driven largely by higher power supply costs and other industry-wide charges affecting the Visayas grid.

Tanyag Talisay enterprise exhibit on

January 16, 2026

The City of Talisay is holding the second Tanyag Talisay, a five-day enterprise exhibit at the activity center of Ayala Malls Capitol Central in Bacolod City, that will run until tomorrow, Jan. 17.

Digital loan processing offered for SSS members at Landbank

January 15, 2026

Landbank and the Social Security System have strengthened their long-standing partnership with the introduction of the SSS Loan Lite Program, a micro-loan facility powered by the bank’s fully digital platform.

No-confiscation of license policy takes effect Jan. 26

January 14, 2026

The no-confiscation of driver’s license of motorists involved in traffic violations will take effect on Jan. 26, the Land Transportation Office said Jan. 13.

Megaworld to develop 97-ha ‘The Sugartown’ in Talisay

January 13, 2026

Property giant Megaworld is developing the 97-hectare “The Sugartown” along the Bacolod-Silay Airport Road in Talisay City, Negros Occidental.

‘Lifting of 12% VAT on power to help households, businesses’

January 13, 2026

Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero said electricity sales should be exempt from the 12-percent value-added tax (VAT), adding that this targeted relief in the power sector, under his proposed bill, would have immediate impact and ease household and industrial burdens without undermining fiscal stability.

New product from SMB

January 9, 2026

The San Miguel Mango Yuzo is the newest brew of San Miguel Brewery Inc. (SMB) for 2026.

BFAR-NIR starts full operation

January 8, 2026

The DA-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) formally held the turnover of management from concurrent regional director Remia Aparri to the designated RD of BFAR-Negros Island Region, Rene Parreño, Jan. 7 marking the start of full regional operations.

Bacolod biz permit application, renewal extended until Mar. 31

January 8, 2026

The deadline for the application and renewal of business permits and licenses in Bacolod City has been extended until March 31, per request of Mayor Greg Gasataya and approved by the Sangguniang Panlungsod Jan. 7.

Business one-stop shop ops Jan. 5-20 in Bacolod

January 5, 2026

The processing and issuance of business permits and licenses for this year, through the Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS), will start today, Jan. 5, until Jan. 20, at the lobby of the Bacolod Government Center.

Negros Power increases residential rate in January

Tanyag Talisay enterprise exhibit on

Digital loan processing offered for SSS members at Landbank

No-confiscation of license policy takes effect Jan. 26

Megaworld to develop 97-ha ‘The Sugartown’ in Talisay

‘Lifting of 12% VAT on power to help households, businesses’

New product from SMB

BFAR-NIR starts full operation

Bacolod biz permit application, renewal extended until Mar. 31

Business one-stop shop ops Jan. 5-20 in Bacolod

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