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Valladolid achieves zero open defecation compliance

May 13, 2026

All the 16 barangays of Valladolid in Negros Occidental have been certified as zero open defecation (ZOD) compliant.

Riding-in-tandem suspects kill army soldier, militiaman

May 13, 2026

A Philippine Army soldier and a Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member were shot to death by two men on a motorcycle in Sagay City, Negros Occidental on Tuesday, May 12.

All 12 NIR solons vote to impeach VP Duterte

May 12, 2026

Twelve lawmakers from Negros Island Region (NIR), including Abang Lingkod party-list Rep. Manuel Frederick Ko, were among the 257 members of the House of Representatives who voted for the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Bacolod City back to 5-day workweek

May 12, 2026

Bacolod City government employees are back on a five-day workweek per orders of Mayor Greg Gasataya May 11.

Mt. Kanlaon’s glowing crater not triggered by lava: Phivolcs

May 12, 2026

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) clarified on Monday, May 11 that the glowing crater observed at Mount Kanlaon is caused by a superheated volcanic plume, not by any lava flow.

Truck owner penalized for illegal dumping of construction debris

May 12, 2026

The City Legal Office (CLO) and the Bacolod Environment and Natural Resources Office (BENRO) have penalized the owner of a truck caught in a video while illegally dumping construction debris in the Bredco area.

Rebadomia, Alam confirmed as BCPO, NORPPO directors

May 12, 2026

The appointments of Colonels Eugene Rebadomia and Timmar Alam as directors of Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) and Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NORPPO), respectively have been finally confirmed by their local chief executives.

Benitez drops bid for House inquiry into Toboso clash

May 11, 2026

Negros Occidental Third District Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez has withdrawn his earlier call for a congressional inquiry into the Toboso encounter, saying that ongoing investigations by government agencies should be allowed to proceed without political interference.

‘Visayan bloc expected to vote for VP Duterte’s impeachment’

May 11, 2026

Deputy Speaker Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said the majority of lawmakers belonging to the Visayan bloc are expected to vote in favor of the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Guv says Toboso incident ‘legitimate encounter’, NegOcc mayors back Army

May 9, 2026

Local chief executives of Negros Occidental came to the defense of the Philippine Army in upholding peace and security while Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson maintained that the April 19 incident in Toboso was a “legitimate encounter”.

Valladolid achieves zero open defecation compliance

Riding-in-tandem suspects kill army soldier, militiaman

All 12 NIR solons vote to impeach VP Duterte

Bacolod City back to 5-day workweek

Mt. Kanlaon’s glowing crater not triggered by lava: Phivolcs

Truck owner penalized for illegal dumping of construction debris

Rebadomia, Alam confirmed as BCPO, NORPPO directors

Benitez drops bid for House inquiry into Toboso clash

‘Visayan bloc expected to vote for VP Duterte’s impeachment’

Guv says Toboso incident ‘legitimate encounter’, NegOcc mayors back Army

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