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Lacson: Capitol to focus on transformative plans in 2026

January 6, 2026

Building on its achievements in 2025, the Negros Occidental provincial government is moving decisively forward with concrete and transformative plans for 2026, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said during the first flag ceremony of the year on Monday, Jan. 5.

New police chiefs in 5 LGUs

January 6, 2026

A reshuffling at the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) took effect on Jan. 5, following the completion of the tour of duty of five police chiefs.

P6.8-M in shabu seized

January 6, 2026

The week-long anti-drug campaign of the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) led to the confiscation of more than P6.8 million worth of illegal drugs.

Sugar industry leaders pin hope on PBBM to address low prices

January 6, 2026

With millgate prices of sugar remaining almost at par to its production cost, the sugar industry is facing a “double whammy”, Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said on Monday, Jan. 5.

Cops mount anti-illegal drugs operations in transport hubs

January 6, 2026

Anti-illegal drug operations were conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency at key transport hubs across the Negros Island Region in the first five days of 2026.

PRO-NIR marks Police Ethics Day

January 6, 2026

The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) marked the 32nd Police Ethics Day by honoring 10 police personnel for rendering exemplary performances in a ceremony held at Camp Alfredo M. Montelibano Sr. in Bacolod City on Monday (Jan. 5).

Garbage backlog clearing continues across Bacolod

January 5, 2026

Mayor Greg Gasataya said Jan. 4 that about 4,000 cubic meters of garbage have been collected from major and secondary roads, and reported illegal dumpsites across Bacolod, since the start of the year.

Blast injuries in NIR at 152

January 5, 2026

Fireworks-related injuries in Negros Island Region (NIR) rose to 152 as of Jan. 4, surpassing last year’s records of 131 cases, records of the Department of Health (DOH) showed.

Cops seize P4.6M in shabu

January 5, 2026

Continued anti-drug campaign of the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region led to the confiscation of P4.62 million worth of suspected shabu from three arrested individuals since Dec. 30.

Mt. Kanlaon spews ash anew

January 5, 2026

The restiveness of Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island continues as it spewed ash twice on Jan. 3, which indicated a sign that magma is rising, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.