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PNP appoints new PRO-NIR chief

May 9, 2026

The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) has a new acting chief, following a major leadership reshuffle within the police organization.

Negros expands RE initiative

May 9, 2026

The Negros Occidental provincial government is expanding its renewable energy initiative by planning to shift irrigation systems from fuel-powered operations to solar energy, aiming to reduce costs and improve efficiency for farmers and irrigators.

NTF-ELCAC urges public to await full evidence in Toboso encounter probe

May 9, 2026

The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) on Friday (May 8) called on the public to refrain from drawing premature conclusions regarding the April 19 encounter in Toboso, Negros Occidental, stressing that a full forensic and operational investigation is still ongoing.

Rep. Javi Benitez pushes for airport runway extension

May 8, 2026

Negros Occidental Third District Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez said on Thursday (May 7) that he is pushing for the extension of Bacolod-Silay Airport runway by 500 meters to accommodate international flights.

Illegal cigarettes destroyed in Talisay

May 8, 2026

Tons of illegal cigarettes were destroyed by authorities in Talisay City, Negros Occidental on Thursday (May 7).

Septuagenarian dies, husband injured in fire in Bacolod: BFP

May 8, 2026

The Bureau of Fire Protection said May 7 that a 79-year-old female died, while her 62-year-old husband sustained first-degree burns when a fire engulfed their house in Purok Maanyag 2, Brgy. Alijis, Bacolod Wednesday night.

Sugar industry stakeholders back call for SIDA amendments

May 8, 2026

Sugar industry stakeholders are rallying behind the amendments sought in the Sugar Industry Development Act (SIDA) of 2015, being pushed in Congress by lawmakers for additional safeguards to protect the industry.

RE Week Expo opens in Bacolod

May 8, 2026

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson led the opening of the 3rd Renewable Energy (RE) Week Expo May 7 at SMX Convention Center in Bacolod City, attended by government agencies, local government units, energy experts, private sector partners, renewable energy advocates, and other stakeholders.

CHR urged not to forget victims of NPA terrorism

May 8, 2026

While it acknowledges the inquiry on “red-tagging”, the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) also called on the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) not to forget the victims of New People’s Army (NPA) terrorism.

Bacolod to deploy more equipment for clearing ops

May 8, 2026

Mayor Greg Gasataya, through the City Engineer’s Office (CEO), has acquired an additional mini amphibious excavator to strengthen clearing and rehabilitation efforts along the Mandalagan River.

PNP appoints new PRO-NIR chief

Negros expands RE initiative

NTF-ELCAC urges public to await full evidence in Toboso encounter probe

Rep. Javi Benitez pushes for airport runway extension

Illegal cigarettes destroyed in Talisay

Septuagenarian dies, husband injured in fire in Bacolod: BFP

Sugar industry stakeholders back call for SIDA amendments

RE Week Expo opens in Bacolod

CHR urged not to forget victims of NPA terrorism

Bacolod to deploy more equipment for clearing ops

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