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Amnesty granted on unpaid market rental surcharges

June 11, 2026

Bacolod market vendors and Manokan Country stall renters with unpaid rentals may soon avail of a one-time amnesty on surcharges and interest, provided they execute a sworn undertaking to settle their obligations within an agreed timeframe.

No special permit, no vending enforced along Capitol Road

June 11, 2026

The Bacolod City government said it will not remove vendors operating along North Capitol Road as long as they have valid special permits and comply with the guidelines of City Ordinance No. 1009, which regulates street vending in Bacolod.

Murcia relocates 56 informal settler families

June 11, 2026

A total of 56 families of informal settlers from Purok Sunrise, Barangay Blumentritt in Murcia have been relocated from their long-time settlement in front of a school to a new site.

CHR urged to act on killings in Negros

June 11, 2026

The New People’s Army (NPA) has admitted killing a sugarcane plantation overseer, whom they accused as a military informant, in Barangay Bi-ao, Binalbagan, Negros Occidental on June 8.

Javi Benitez, Marañon, Escalante eyed to succeed Lacson in 2028

June 11, 2026

As the two major political groups in Negros Occidental move toward fielding a common candidate for governor anew in the 2028 elections, the names of Representatives Alfredo Marañon III of the Second District and Javier Miguel Benitez of the Third District as well as Cadiz City Mayor Salvador Escalante Jr. have been reported as those being considered.

NIR police probes recruitment scam involving personnel

June 10, 2026

The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) has launched an investigation into a recruitment-related extortion scheme involving a police personnel, who demanded money in exchange for assistance in securing entry into the police service.

BFP-Bacolod denounces prank fire call, food orders

June 10, 2026

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) called out on Tuesday those behind the report of a hoax residential fire in this highly urbanized city on Monday night.

Capitol raises traffic, sanitation concerns over street vendors

June 10, 2026

The Bacolod City government is set to review the complaint from the Negros Occidental provincial government regarding ambulant vendors along North Capitol Road, who have been cited for traffic, sanitation, and security concerns.

Bacolod summit to steer P6-B flood mitigation plan

June 10, 2026

Deputy Speaker and Bacolod City Lone District Rep. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said on Tuesday, June 9 the city’s culminating flood mitigation summit marks a significant shift in how flood control projects will be identified, prioritized, and funded.

Bacolod boosts EU ties on green investments

June 10, 2026

Bacolod’s vision of becoming a circular, resilient, and inclusive city by 2030 received a boost as representatives from the European Union (EU) and the European business community met with local leaders June 9 to explore partnerships in sustainability, green investments, and economic development.

Amnesty granted on unpaid market rental surcharges

No special permit, no vending enforced along Capitol Road

Murcia relocates 56 informal settler families

CHR urged to act on killings in Negros

Javi Benitez, Marañon, Escalante eyed to succeed Lacson in 2028

NIR police probes recruitment scam involving personnel

BFP-Bacolod denounces prank fire call, food orders

Capitol raises traffic, sanitation concerns over street vendors

Bacolod summit to steer P6-B flood mitigation plan

Bacolod boosts EU ties on green investments

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