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Bacolod councilors defend rejection of audit bid over delayed building

October 31, 2026

Bacolod councilors Al Victor Espino and Celia Flor defended the Sangguniang Panlungsod’s decision to reject Councilor Homer Bais’ proposed resolution seeking a Commission on Audit (COA) probe into the delayed P765-million Legislative Building project.

CLMMRH faces severe congestion, patients urged to seek other hospitals

October 31, 2026

The Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) Emergency Department in Bacolod City is experiencing severe congestion as of Friday, Oct. 30, with bed occupancy reaching 229 percent.

Whale shark found dead off coastline in Bacolod

October 31, 2026

A dead whale shark, locally known as “butanding”, was found washed ashore along the coastline of Sitio Magsungay, Barangay Singcang-Airport, near Barangay 35, Bacolod City Oct. 30.

Man hacked by brother in Binalbagan: police

October 31, 2026

A 26-year-old man sustained multiple hack wounds after he was attacked with a bolo by his brother during a drinking session in Sitio Nabulusan, Barangay Bi-ao, Binalbagan, Negros Occidental, Oct. 29.

No permit, no vending in Bacolod for Undas

October 30, 2026

The Bacolod city government will strictly enforce the “no permit, no vending” policy for vendors this undas observance, with teams already deployed to monitor the vending areas until Nov. 2, city administrator, Atty. Mark Steven Mayo, said Oct. 29.

Voter registration resumes Nov. 10

October 30, 2026

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will resume voter registration on Nov. 10 in preparation for the 2028 national and local elections.

DOH allots P80M for Bago hospital upgrade

October 30, 2026

The Department of Health has allotted P80 million for the rebuilding and upgrade of the Bago City Hospital, with the memorandum of agreement signed by Bago Mayor Mayette Javellana and DOH-Negros Island Region OIC assistant regional director Adrian Hort Ramos in Dumaguete City Oct. 28.

Former rebel claims Negros is training site for NPA recruits

October 30, 2026

Negros Island has allegedly become a training ground for new recruits of the New People’s Army (NPA), including young people from Metro Manila and foreign nationals, as authorities intensify investigations into civilian killings and other alleged atrocities linked to the communist insurgency.

Medical scholarship pushed in Bacolod

October 30, 2026

Members of the Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod are pushing for the promotion of accessible medical education and strengthening of healthcare services, particularly in underserved and vulnerable communities, via a sustainable medical scholarship program.

EVs a manageable alternative to rising costs of fuel: LTFRB

October 30, 2026

Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Negros Island Regional director Gerry Llena highlighted the inaugural Bacolod Electric Vehicle (EV) Summit held this week as an opportunity for commuters, investors, and transport operators navigating rising fossil fuel costs.

Bacolod councilors defend rejection of audit bid over delayed building

CLMMRH faces severe congestion, patients urged to seek other hospitals

Whale shark found dead off coastline in Bacolod

Man hacked by brother in Binalbagan: police

No permit, no vending in Bacolod for Undas

Voter registration resumes Nov. 10

DOH allots P80M for Bago hospital upgrade

Former rebel claims Negros is training site for NPA recruits

Medical scholarship pushed in Bacolod

EVs a manageable alternative to rising costs of fuel: LTFRB

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