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DENR cites NegOr’s Bayawan for solid waste mgmt. practices

September 2, 2026

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna has commended the Bayawan City government for establishing “effective solid waste management practices” under Republic Act 9003, or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, and encouraged other local government units (LGUs) to replicate its operational framework.

Abella assumes as acting director of Negros Or PNP

September 2, 2026

Police Col. Jonathan Abella has assumed the post as acting director of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NORPPO) following the Assumption of Office ceremony Sept. 1, at Camp Alfredo M. Montelibano Sr. in Barangay Estefania, Bacolod City.

More than 500 pigs culled to curb ASF spread in NegOr

September 2, 2026

The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) in Negros Oriental has culled 539 pigs in July and August as part of efforts to contain the spread of the African swine fever (ASF).

P2-M in smuggled cigarettes seized, surrendered in NegOcc

September 2, 2026

Police recovered more than P2 million worth of alleged smuggled cigarettes in the cities of San Carlos and Escalante as well as Candoni town, all in Negros Occidental on Aug. 31.

Negros schools, scholars receive laptops, school supplies from EDC

September 2, 2026

Energy Development Corporation (EDC), the geothermal arm of First Gen Corporation, has extended additional educational assistance to scholars and elementary schools in its host communities in Negros Occidental.

Youth group leads DOST project in Himamaylan

September 2, 2026

Youth group Hope Builders Organization Negros Island Inc. (HBONI) has kicked off a year-long science and technology initiative to boost livelihoods and peace-building in Sitio Madaja, Barangay Buenavista, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, Aug. 30.

‘We did not certify about money or funds’

September 1, 2026

Two senior Philippine Army officials told the Senate Impeachment Court on Tuesday that certifications they issued to the Department of Education (DepEd) under Vice President Sara Duterte were limited to confirming youth anti-insurgency activities and did not validate the agency’s use of P112.5 million in confidential funds.

SP eyes flood hotspot mapping, reporting system in Bacolod

September 1, 2026

A flood hotspot mapping, hotline and public reporting system for flood-prone areas, clogged or damaged drainage systems, and silted or obstructed waterways, and related concerns in Bacolod should be established and maintained, the Sangguniang Panlungsod said.

Clean-as-you-go ordinance pushed

September 1, 2026

Food establishments in Bacolod City should encourage their customers to practice the clean as you go (CLAYGO) rule, a member of the Sangguniang Panlungsod stressed.

Hinigaran LGU worker faces frustrated murder charges

September 1, 2026

A job order (JO) employee of the Hinigaran LGU is facing frustrated murder charges after allegedly shooting three family members, including a seven-year-old boy and a senior citizen, during a heated altercation over a parked vehicle along Osmeña Street in Barangay 2, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, Aug. 30.

DENR cites NegOr’s Bayawan for solid waste mgmt. practices

Abella assumes as acting director of Negros Or PNP

More than 500 pigs culled to curb ASF spread in NegOr

P2-M in smuggled cigarettes seized, surrendered in NegOcc

Negros schools, scholars receive laptops, school supplies from EDC

Youth group leads DOST project in Himamaylan

‘We did not certify about money or funds’

SP eyes flood hotspot mapping, reporting system in Bacolod

Clean-as-you-go ordinance pushed

Hinigaran LGU worker faces frustrated murder charges

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