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Cadiz SK chair gets 6-month suspension for dereliction of duty, abuse of authority

January 11, 2026

A Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairperson in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental has been found guilty of misconduct, negligence and lack of transparency, dereliction of duty, and abuse of authority by the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

Javi files perjury case vs. accuser

January 11, 2026

Negros Occidental Third District Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez has filed a perjury case against Bernard Ferraris, a former mayoral candidate in Victorias City, before the Bacolod City Prosecutor’s Office.

Public consultation Jan. 23 in NegOcc on low sugar price

January 9, 2026

The public consultation on sugar industry concerns, particularly the drop in millgate prices in Negros Occidental, will be held on Jan. 23 in the province, with Quezon 1st District Rep. Mark Enverga and Sen. Kiko Pangilinan expected to attend, 3rd District Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez said Jan. 8.

Mt. Kanlaon logs 8-hour ash emissions

January 9, 2026

The two ash emission events at Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island on Jan. 7 lasted for eight hours, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

13 die of dengue in NegOcc in 2025

January 9, 2026

While dengue cases in Negros Occidental is on a downward trend, a total of 13 deaths were recorded by the Provincial Health Office (PHO) from Jan. 1 to Dec. 27 last year.

NegOr shines on global dive stage

January 9, 2026

Negros Oriental Governor Chaco Sagarbarria leads an official delegation to the Salon International de la Plongée Sous-Marine in Paris, Porte de Versailles, from Jan. 8 to 11, which is spotlighting top underwater destinations around the world.

Highway Patrol pushes review of Dumaguete traffic ordinance

January 9, 2026

The Negros Oriental Provincial Highway Patrol Team (HPT) is recommending the review and possible amendment of Dumaguete City’s traffic ordinance for a stronger and streamlined enforcement of road use regulations.

Kanlaon recovery, rehab dev’t plan underway: OCD

January 9, 2026

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is finalizing the Kanlaon Recovery and Rehabilitation Development Plan (KRRDP) to benefit local government units (LGUs) impacted by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon.

PhilHealth to waive interest on unpaid contributions

January 9, 2026

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation said Jan. 8 that it will implement a one-time waiver program for incurred interests from missed premium payments.

37 young leaders in NIR join interactive learning sessions

January 9, 2026

Thirty-seven young leaders from Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor were empowered through the 9th batch of the Negrosanon Young Leaders Summit (NYLS), the flagship youth leadership program of the Negrosanon Young Leaders Institute Inc. (NYLI Inc.), held last month in Murcia.

Cadiz SK chair gets 6-month suspension for dereliction of duty, abuse of authority

Javi files perjury case vs. accuser

Public consultation Jan. 23 in NegOcc on low sugar price

Mt. Kanlaon logs 8-hour ash emissions

13 die of dengue in NegOcc in 2025

NegOr shines on global dive stage

Highway Patrol pushes review of Dumaguete traffic ordinance

Kanlaon recovery, rehab dev’t plan underway: OCD

PhilHealth to waive interest on unpaid contributions

37 young leaders in NIR join interactive learning sessions

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