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San Carlos bishop urges wider consultation on Pax Silica hub

September 24, 2026

The Catholic Church’s social action arm called for broader consultation and dialogue over the proposed Pax Silica industrial and technology hub in the Philippines, saying the project appeared to be moving too quickly.

First Gen upgrades NegOr plant’s geothermal capacity to 126 MW

September 24, 2026

First Gen Corporation is undertaking a modernization project that will increase the installed capacity of its Palinpinon-1 geothermal power plant in Valencia, Negros Oriental, from 112.5 megawatts (MW) to 126 MW.

Isabela, Sipalay get new police chiefs

September 24, 2026

Two police stations in Negros Occidental welcomed new leadership following a turnover ceremony held Tuesday at Camp Alfredo Montelibano Sr.

Senate Impeachment Court lowers vote threshold in Sara Duterte trial

September 23, 2026

The Senate Impeachment Court voted 13-1 to lower the number of votes required to convict Vice President Sara Duterte, ruling that the constitutional two-thirds requirement should be based only on senators legally and factually able to participate in the proceedings.

Duterte trade envoy linked to VP Sara firms

September 23, 2026

Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s trade envoy to China, Jaime Tan Cruz, holds controlling stakes and board seats in several companies tied to Vice President Sara Duterte, according to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) records presented at the Senate Impeachment Court.

Public hearings on salary hike plea in Bacolod, NegOcc Oct. 6

September 23, 2026

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB6) in Western Visayas has scheduled a series of public hearings on minimum wage adjustment in the region, including Bacolod City and Negros Occidental, starting on Oct. 6.

Online threat disrupts classes in EB Magalona

September 23, 2026

Classes at E.B. Magalona National High School (EBMNHS) and E.B. Magalona Elementary School were suspended Tuesday following an online threat against students posted on social media by an unidentified individual.

Lacson commends Negrense resilience at Negros Trade Fair

September 23, 2026

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday lauded the resilience, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit of Negrenses as the Negros Trade Fair celebrated its 40th year.

106 BJMP-NIR personnel negative for illegal drugs

September 23, 2026

All 106 personnel of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology-Negros Island Region (BJMP-NIR) tested negative for illegal drugs, following an agency-wide screening Sept. 21 in Bacolod City.

P163,000 in ‘shabu’ seized in Bacolod

September 23, 2026

Twenty-four grams of suspected shabu, worth P163,200, were confiscated by Police Station 1 personnel during an anti-drug operation at Purok Malinong, Barangay 39, Bacolod City, Sept. 21.

San Carlos bishop urges wider consultation on Pax Silica hub

First Gen upgrades NegOr plant’s geothermal capacity to 126 MW

Isabela, Sipalay get new police chiefs

Senate Impeachment Court lowers vote threshold in Sara Duterte trial

Duterte trade envoy linked to VP Sara firms

Public hearings on salary hike plea in Bacolod, NegOcc Oct. 6

Online threat disrupts classes in EB Magalona

Lacson commends Negrense resilience at Negros Trade Fair

106 BJMP-NIR personnel negative for illegal drugs

P163,000 in ‘shabu’ seized in Bacolod

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