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Bacolod landfill exceeds capacity

August 5, 2026

The processing of the Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) for the Bacolod Sanitary Landfill Cell No. 4 in Barangay Felisa remains ongoing, even as the facility already operates beyond its projected capacity, city officials said.

Javi Benitez files House bill to move BSK polls to 2028

August 5, 2026

Negros Occidental Third District Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez filed House Bill 10591 on Aug. 4, seeking to defer the synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) from its scheduled date of Nov. 2, 2026 to November 2028.

ASF affects 17 LGUs in Negros

August 5, 2026

African swine fever (ASF) has now affected 17 local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental, with authorities reporting that the spread of the disease is being managed more effectively than during previous outbreaks.

Biosecurity task force treats 77-ha RSSI-hit sugarcane fields

August 5, 2026

The Negros Occidental Provincial Biosecurity Task Force has reported that 77.13 hectares classified under Level 1 and Level 2 infestations, representing mild to moderate pest presence, have already been treated.

Motorcycle rider dies in truck crash in Bacolod

August 5, 2026

A motorcycle rider died when he crashed into the rear of a parked dump truck along the Bacolod-Negros Occidental Economic Highway in Barangay Vista Alegre early morning yesterday, Aug. 4.

City employee fined over traffic violation

August 5, 2026

A job order employee of the Bacolod city government was fined P1,000 and is facing disciplinary action after being caught on camera riding a motorcycle without a helmet.

New fire station soon to rise in E.B. Magalona

August 5, 2026

The municipality of E.B. Magalona in Negros Occidental is set to strengthen its fire protection capability with the planned construction of a P10-million fire substation in Barangay Alicante, following the turnover of a brand-new fire truck to the municipality.

Get rid of NPA support system to achieve peace: Army officer

August 5, 2026

Eradicating the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) and its underlying support networks is essential to achieving sustainable economic development and long-term stability, 303rd Infantry Brigade commander, Brig. Gen. Ted Dumosmog, said Aug. 4.

Bacolod landfill exceeds capacity

Javi Benitez files House bill to move BSK polls to 2028

ASF affects 17 LGUs in Negros

Biosecurity task force treats 77-ha RSSI-hit sugarcane fields

Motorcycle rider dies in truck crash in Bacolod

City employee fined over traffic violation

New fire station soon to rise in E.B. Magalona

Get rid of NPA support system to achieve peace: Army officer

‘111 metric tons hospital waste safely disposed’

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