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SRA works on fungus found in Capiz to eliminate RSSI

July 15, 2025

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is working on the mass production of entomo-pathogenic fungi discovered in Capiz to help eliminate the red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) attacking sugarcane farms in Negros and Panay.

Bacolod enforces major drainage improvements to prevent flooding

July 15, 2025

The city government is implementing critical drainage improvements to prevent a repeat of floods caused by monsoon rains that affected more than 5,000 Bacolodnons over the weekend.

Mosquera family to get assistance

July 15, 2025

The Negros Occidental provincial government will extend financial assistance to the family of Negrense caregiver Leah Mosquera, who died in a hospital on July 13, following an Iranian missile attack that hit her apartment in Israel on June 15.

CHMSU among WURI’s global top 400 innovative universities

July 15, 2025

The World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) recognized Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) in Negros Occidental as one of the global top 400 innovative universities and top 100 academic institutions in three categories.

Bacolod, Talisay LGUs assist 2.4K flood-affected families

July 14, 2025

Local government units (LGUs) distributed relief assistance July 12 to at least 2,443 families affected by floods following overnight torrential rains in Bacolod and Talisay cities in Negros Occidental.

Negrense caregiver dies in missile attack in Israel

July 14, 2025

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has announced the death of Negrense caregiver Leah Mosquera, 49, who passed away on July 13 due to severe injuries she suffered during an Iranian missile attack in Israel.

P10-M proposed for ladderized incentive for elderly in Bacolod

July 14, 2025

The qualifying age for the ladderized cash incentive centenarian award in Bacolod City is being proposed to start at 75 years old, instead of 80, per Ordinance 910-2019, with the annual allocation also increased, from P5 million to P10 million.

Flood affects 3,562 families in Negros

July 14, 2025

Some 3,562 families have been displaced by floods in two key cities of Negros Occidental due to monsoon rains that lasted overnight from July 11 to 12.

Bacolod SP urges Congress to review K to 12 program

July 14, 2025

The Sangguniang Panlungsod of Bacolod has passed a resolution respectfully requesting the Senate of the Philippines and the House of Representatives, through the Office of Rep. Alfredo Benitez, to consider reviewing the K to 12 program and developing a more effective and inclusive curriculum that enhances learning, employability, and access to education.

Drug suspect dies in buy-bust operation

July 14, 2025

A drug suspect died in a shootout with policemen at Villa Sagrado in Barangay Burgos, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental on Friday.

SRA works on fungus found in Capiz to eliminate RSSI

Bacolod enforces major drainage improvements to prevent flooding

Mosquera family to get assistance

CHMSU among WURI’s global top 400 innovative universities

Bacolod, Talisay LGUs assist 2.4K flood-affected families

Negrense caregiver dies in missile attack in Israel

P10-M proposed for ladderized incentive for elderly in Bacolod

Flood affects 3,562 families in Negros

Bacolod SP urges Congress to review K to 12 program

Drug suspect dies in buy-bust operation

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