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Bacolod launches G-Hive today

June 29, 2026

The Bacolod city government, through the Department of Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions (D-LEDIP), will launch G-Hive, its flagship economic transformation initiative, at the Mansilingan Activity Center this afternoon, June 29.

Visayas tightens borders amid ASF

June 29, 2026

Several provinces in the Visayas have imposed stricter border controls and temporary bans on the entry of live hogs, pork products, and related materials following the confirmation of African swine fever (ASF) cases in some areas of Negros Occidental.

P714K in ‘shabu’ seized in Bacolod

June 29, 2026

Police seized an estimated P714,000 worth of suspected shabu and arrested a high-value individual in a buy-bust operation in Barangay 2, Bacolod City, June 28.

1,250 senior citizens in Victorias get second quarter social pension

June 29, 2026

Each of the 1,250 indigent senior citizens in Victorias City, Negros Occidental, received P3,000 covering the April to June social pension, under the Social Pension Program for Indigent Senior Citizens.

Bacolod distributes 70% school supplies to students

June 29, 2026

More than 70 percent of public elementary and high school students in Bacolod City already received their free school supplies from the local government, with distribution expected to wrap up shortly if weather conditions permit.

Senate probe sought on ‘spy-tagging’ in Negros

June 29, 2026

Senator Robinhood Padilla is seeking an investigation into the numerous killings of civilians in Negros Island being claimed by the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) as well as the recruitment of students into the armed movement.

DepEd-NIR to map out inclusive framework for safety in schools

June 29, 2026

The Department of Education-Negros Island Region (NIR) is set to map out a comprehensive framework to ensure the safety of schools in the region while continuing to implement existing measures to protect the learners.

P5-M hog losses reported in San Enrique; neighboring LGUs heighten ASF alert

June 27, 2026

The estimated value of hog losses in San Enrique, Negros Occidental has now reached P5 million as local authorities continue to monitor the spread of the disease and investigate its exact cause.

Bacolod LGU shuts down seven establishments for lack of permits

June 27, 2026

The Bacolod City government has shuttered seven of 12 commercial establishments for failure to secure their business permits, in a series of joint operations by personnel of the City Legal Office (CLO) and the Business Permits and Licensing Office (BPLO) from June 22 to 24.

6 former rebels among 80 new CAFGU graduates in NegOcc

June 27, 2026

Six former members of the New People’s Army have joined the Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) Active Auxiliary program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

Bacolod launches G-Hive today

Visayas tightens borders amid ASF

P714K in ‘shabu’ seized in Bacolod

1,250 senior citizens in Victorias get second quarter social pension

Bacolod distributes 70% school supplies to students

Senate probe sought on ‘spy-tagging’ in Negros

DepEd-NIR to map out inclusive framework for safety in schools

P5-M hog losses reported in San Enrique; neighboring LGUs heighten ASF alert

Bacolod LGU shuts down seven establishments for lack of permits

6 former rebels among 80 new CAFGU graduates in NegOcc

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