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‘Silenced Nights’ of Bacolodnon film director to compete in TIFF

August 13, 2026

The Sangguniang Panlungsod commended Bacolodnon film director Lawrence “Law” Fajardo Aug. 12 for his historic selection to the platform section of the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the first for a Filipino film in the program’s 11-year history.

Outstanding youth leaders, organizations in NIR feted

August 12, 2026

Ten outstanding young individuals and five youth organizations from the Negros Island Region were recognized for their exemplary leadership, volunteerism, and community impact during the Negros Young Heroes: Gawad Parangal para sa Kabataan (NYH), at the Sofia Soller Sinco Hall of Foundation University in Dumaguete City July 25.

Negros Power marks 2nd anniversary with river cleanup activity in Murcia

August 11, 2026

Negros Electric and Power Corporation (Negros Power) marked its second anniversary with a river cleanup activity in Barangay Salvacion, Murcia, reaffirming its commitment to environmental protection and community stewardship.

Memorial lecture held

August 10, 2026

Members of the Philippine College of Occupational Medicine-Negros Occidental Chapter held their 23rd Dr. Telesforo J. De Los Reyes Jr. Memorial Lecture at L’Fisher Chalet 1, L’Fisher Hotel, Bacolod City recently.

3rd Bacolod Film Festival opens call for entries with P100K grant

August 4, 2026

The Bacolod city government officially launched the 3rd Bacolod Film Festival Aug. 3, with the call for entries for local filmmakers to showcase stories centered on the city’s rich cultural identity and evolving heritage.

Search on for next OPM legend

August 4, 2026

Fresh off a blazing 2025 season that drew hundreds of local talents, Red Horse Beer Pambansang Muziklaban is gearing up for another nationwide search for the country’s next rock champion.

NCCA opens call for project proposals

August 1, 2026

Across the vibrant islands of the Visayas, cultural heritage and artistic expression remain as the heartbeat of communities.

EB Magalona revives ‘Sabado Nights’

July 31, 2026

In a bid to cushion the impact of the ongoing crisis in the blue crab industry, the municipal government of E.B. Magalona in Negros Occidental is reviving its popular “Sabado Nights” program with a new focus aimed at creating a strong local market for the town’s most prized seafood.

DepEd taps NIR short films for anti-bullying campaign

July 31, 2026

Short films produced by the Department of Education-Negros Island Region (DepEd-NIR) can now be used as teaching tools to prevent bullying in public schools across the country.

4th Bais Film Festival set December

July 27, 2026

The 4th Bais Film Festival of Short Films is officially gearing up to take center stage in December, after three successful editions that have anchored the local filmmaking tradition.

‘Silenced Nights’ of Bacolodnon film director to compete in TIFF

Outstanding youth leaders, organizations in NIR feted

Negros Power marks 2nd anniversary with river cleanup activity in Murcia

Memorial lecture held

3rd Bacolod Film Festival opens call for entries with P100K grant

Search on for next OPM legend

NCCA opens call for project proposals

EB Magalona revives ‘Sabado Nights’

DepEd taps NIR short films for anti-bullying campaign

4th Bais Film Festival set December

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