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Improve units, PUV operators told

February 3, 2026

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is urging all transport groups and operators to ensure the roadworthiness of their units amid the looming strict implementation of a policy that will prevent the franchise renewal of dilapidated public utility vehicles (PUVs).

San Carlos, DA-PhilRice boost partnership on rice productivity

February 3, 2026

San Carlos City Mayor Renato Gustilo signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Department of Agriculture-PhilRice Negros branch director Ommal Abdulkadil Feb. 2 for the Rice Business Innovations System (RiceBIS) project.

Marijuana plantation discovered in NegOr

February 3, 2026

A marijuana plantation was discovered by policemen while serving an arrest warrant in Sitio Mangga, Barangay Manduao, Bayawan City, Negros Oriental Jan. 31.

One dead in Sagay as flash floods hit Bacolod, NegOcc

February 2, 2026

Heavy rains triggered by a shear line caused flooding and landslides in parts of Negros Occidental since Jan. 31, forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents.

Top rebel leader, 3 others killed in Negros gunbattles

February 2, 2026

A top leader of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Negros Island and three other rebel remnants died in a series of armed clashes with Philippine Army soldiers in Binalbagan, Negros Occidental, and in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental, Jan. 30 and 31, respectively.

AI-powered roadmap unveiled

February 2, 2026

Negros Occidental 3rd District Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez, head of the technical working group (TWG) on artificial intelligence (AI) under the House Committee on Information and Communications Technology, presented a comprehensive 24-month legislative roadmap to transition the Philippines from “AI-ready” to “AI-powered”, during the State of the Nation in AI (SONAI) 2026 Jan. 30.

P2.8M eyed to expand coverage of micro-hydro plant in Toboso

February 2, 2026

With the availability of hydroelectric power, solar, and biomass energy resources, Mayor Richard Jaojoco is harnessing renewable energy to provide electricity to residents in Toboso, Negros Occidental.

PDEA boosts fight against illegal drugs in Negros Or.

February 2, 2026

The Command Group of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Regional Office Negros Island Region (PDEA RO-NIR) is further strengthening coordination and partnership with the provincial government of Negros Oriental in support of the government’s intensified campaign against illegal drugs.

LTO: 20 drivers test positive for drugs in Dumaguete ops

January 30, 2026

Twenty drivers, including 14 truck and three tricycle drivers, tested positive for illegal drugs in the random drug testing conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Negros Island Region and the Land Transportation Office-NIR in Dumaguete City Jan. 29.

Improve units, PUV operators told

San Carlos, DA-PhilRice boost partnership on rice productivity

Marijuana plantation discovered in NegOr

One dead in Sagay as flash floods hit Bacolod, NegOcc

Top rebel leader, 3 others killed in Negros gunbattles

AI-powered roadmap unveiled

P2.8M eyed to expand coverage of micro-hydro plant in Toboso

PDEA boosts fight against illegal drugs in Negros Or.

LTO: 20 drivers test positive for drugs in Dumaguete ops

P65.7M sanitary landfill cell 5 construction starts in Bacolod

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