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NegOcc district hospitals’ staff test positive for drugs

October 14, 2026

Some employees of the Negros Occidental provincial government assigned to district hospitals have tested positive for illegal drugs, but the results are still awaiting confirmation from the Department of Health (DOH).

Bacolod SP okays ordinance allowing utility wire attachment

October 14, 2026

Owners of buildings and residential houses in Bacolod City’s commercial areas may soon be asked to allow the attachment of utility wires and the installation of cable entrance facilities on their properties to reduce the need for additional utility poles along roads.

Gasataya urges barangays to report ambulance snags

October 14, 2026

Bacolod Mayor Greg Gasataya has urged barangays to immediately report any ambulance breakdown to ensure that emergency response teams remain fully operational.

BCPO vows action vs. school threats

October 14, 2026

The Bacolod City Police Office assured the public that those behind the series of online threats circulating in social media and targeting educational institutions will be held accountable.

Cauayan farmer gunned down

October 14, 2026

A 68-year-old farmer-caretaker was shot dead in broad daylight by unidentified armed men outside his home in Purok 7, Sitio Gabok, Barangay Basak, Cauayan, Negros Occidental Oct. 12.

386 solo parents receive cash subsidy in Victorias

October 14, 2026

A total of 386 solo parents in Victorias City, Negros Occidental received their second semester cash subsidy in a recent payout at the covered court of Barangay XIII, the city said Oct. 13.

Prosecution drops three impeachment charges

October 13, 2026

The House prosecution panel on Tuesday withdrew three of the four Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte, opting to pursue only the charge related to alleged unexplained wealth and undeclared assets, which prosecutors said is sufficient to secure a conviction.

Initial P310 million fund allotted for Pisay ‘model campus’ in NIR

October 13, 2026

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has allotted an initial P310-million for the establishment of the Philippine Science High School (PSHS)-Negros Island Region Campus (NIRC) here beginning school year 2027-2028.

Bacolod 911 logs 50 prank calls daily

October 13, 2026

Bacolod City’s localized 911 emergency service logged an average 50 prank calls a day, causing the hotline to be congested that led to more problems, Dr. Anna Maria Laarni Pornan, head of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, said Oct. 12.

PNP assures swift action on school shooting threats

October 13, 2026

The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO NIR) has vowed swift action, following reports of threatening social media posts targeting schools in Negros Occidental, including those in the cities of Bago and Victorias.

NegOcc district hospitals’ staff test positive for drugs

Bacolod SP okays ordinance allowing utility wire attachment

Gasataya urges barangays to report ambulance snags

BCPO vows action vs. school threats

Cauayan farmer gunned down

386 solo parents receive cash subsidy in Victorias

Prosecution drops three impeachment charges

Initial P310 million fund allotted for Pisay ‘model campus’ in NIR

Bacolod 911 logs 50 prank calls daily

PNP assures swift action on school shooting threats

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