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3 suspects in U.S. biologist’s killing test positive for drugs

July 22, 2026

Three suspects charged in the fatal shooting of American marine biologist, Dr. Kent Carpenter, in Sibulan, Negros Oriental have tested positive for illegal drug use, a police official said July 21.

Capitol steps up healthcare program with tech upgrades

July 22, 2026

The Negros Occidental provincial government is accelerating the modernization of its hospital network, rolling out key facility upgrades, digital system integrations, and enhanced emergency response capabilities to provide more efficient, accessible, and patient-centered healthcare services across the province.

NFSP says smear campaign targets CONFED president

July 22, 2026

The National Federation of Sugarcane Planters (NFSP) has strongly condemned what it described as a media campaign targeting Aurelio Gerardo Valderrama Jr., president of the Confederation of Sugar Producers Associations (CONFED), calling it a malicious attempt to silence a vocal critic of current government sugar policies.

Bishop calls for action on Tañon Strait coral crisis

July 21, 2026

Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of the Diocese of San Carlos in Negros Island has called for urgent government action on the reported death of corals in the Tañon Strait Protected Seascape.

Forum set on aerial spraying vs. RSSI

July 21, 2026

To address rising environmental and safety concerns, the United Sugar Producers Federation (UNIFED), in partnership with chemical supplier DC Cruz, is bringing in agricultural experts to a forum in Bacolod City on July 22 to explain safety protocols surrounding the aerial application of systemic pesticides.

‘City adheres to due process on business permit violations’

July 21, 2026

The Bacolod City government said July 20 that it strictly adheres to due process in the ongoing crackdown on establishments operating without valid business permits.

Gasataya seeks fair permit fee for running events in Bacolod

July 21, 2026

Mayor Greg Gasataya said July 20 that any adjustment in the permit fee for running events in Bacolod City must be fair to both the local government and event organizers.

Labor group pushes cash aid, science-based action vs. RSSI

July 21, 2026

The National Congress of Unions in the Sugar Industry of the Philippines-Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (NACUSIP-TUCP) has called on local government leaders in Negros Island to exercise fiscal prudence in responding to the red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestation.

Body found in Kabankalan

July 21, 2026

A 24-year-old construction worker was found dead July 20, after he was believed to come into contact with an electric perimeter fence in Brgy. Hilamonan, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental.

Pregnant teen arrested for shoplifting

July 21, 2026

A 19-year-old pregnant teenager was arrested after she was caught shoplifting grocery items, worth over P1,700, from a retail store in Murcia, Negros Occidental July 19.

3 suspects in U.S. biologist’s killing test positive for drugs

Capitol steps up healthcare program with tech upgrades

NFSP says smear campaign targets CONFED president

Bishop calls for action on Tañon Strait coral crisis

Forum set on aerial spraying vs. RSSI

‘City adheres to due process on business permit violations’

Gasataya seeks fair permit fee for running events in Bacolod

Labor group pushes cash aid, science-based action vs. RSSI

Body found in Kabankalan

Pregnant teen arrested for shoplifting

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