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Climate-smart aquaculture project eyed in Sagay City

June 9, 2026

Sagay City has been selected as one of the pilot sites for a climate-resilient aquaculture project that aims to help more than 6,000 fisherfolk and aquaculture producers make better decisions during extreme weather events, through the use of digital technology, satellite monitoring, and localized advisories.

Negrense OFWs, associations receive assistance from OWWA

June 9, 2026

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration turned over P20,000 each to 50 beneficiaries of the Balik-Pinas! Balik-Hanapbuhay! (BPBH) program June 8 in Bacolod City, as a livelihood support package and financial assistance.

Victorias boosts early childhood care, community volunteerism

June 9, 2026

The city government of Victorias, through its Social Welfare and Development Office, held “Kamp Bulilit” and “Bayanihang Bulilit” activities to promote Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) and strengthen community participation at various child development centers (CDCs) from June 1 to 5.

Neg. Or. DepEd adopts weeklong ‘opening block’ in public schools

June 9, 2026

The Department of Education (DepEd) in Dumaguete began a weeklong orientation and familiarization activity called “opening block”, as public schools across the country opened the academic year 2026-2027 June 8.

Avian flu testing waived for NIR poultry shipment

June 8, 2026

The avian influenza (AI) testing per shipment of live poultry, other bird species, eggs, and poultry products and byproducts, except live ducks, coming from Negros Island Region (NIR) is waived until Sept. 3, the Department of Agriculture-NIR said.

3 most wanted persons nabbed in NIR manhunt

June 8, 2026

Three of the top 10 most wanted persons in the Negros Island Region (NIR), all facing rape charges, were arrested by police in separate manhunt operations on June 5 and 7 in Negros Oriental.

PRO-NIR deploys 1,612 cops for opening of classes today

June 8, 2026

The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) has deployed 1,612 police personnel across the region to ensure the safety and security of students, teachers, school personnel, parents and commuters as classes officially open on Monday, June 8.

DICT boosts internet access at Mambukal

June 8, 2026

Guests and employees of Mambukal Resort and Wildlife Sanctuary in Murcia, Negros Occidental can now enjoy improved internet connectivity, following the installation of two additional Starlink internet dishes provided by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).

Pedestrian lane markings near schools in Bacolod repainted

June 8, 2026

Several pedestrian lane markings near schools in Bacolod City were repainted ahead of the opening of classes today, June 8, by personnel of the City Engineer’s Office-Highway Maintenance Division and the Bacolod Traffic and Transport Management Department.

Former brgy. tanod killed in Calatrava

June 8, 2026

A former barangay watchman was killed while his nephew was injured after four armed men forcibly entered their home in Sitio Peson, Barangay Minautok, Calatrava, Negros Occidental on Friday, June 5.

Climate-smart aquaculture project eyed in Sagay City

Negrense OFWs, associations receive assistance from OWWA

Victorias boosts early childhood care, community volunteerism

Neg. Or. DepEd adopts weeklong ‘opening block’ in public schools

Avian flu testing waived for NIR poultry shipment

3 most wanted persons nabbed in NIR manhunt

PRO-NIR deploys 1,612 cops for opening of classes today

DICT boosts internet access at Mambukal

Pedestrian lane markings near schools in Bacolod repainted

Former brgy. tanod killed in Calatrava

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