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3 NIR provinces commended for anti-drug abuse campaign

February 16, 2026

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has lauded the provincial governments of Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor as well the 43 local government units (LGUs) that achieved a “highly functional” rating in the Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) performance audit for year 2025.

Coastal waters of NIR still free from red tide

February 16, 2026

The coastal waters of Negros Island Region continue to be free of the toxic red tide, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources said.

Police arrest 341 suspects in 10-day anti-crime, law enforcement operation

February 16, 2026

A 10-day simultaneous anti-criminality and law enforcement operations in Negros Island Region led to the arrest of 341 wanted suspects engaged in illegal drug trade and illegal gambling, and in possession of unlicensed firearms and explosives.

CHR urged to probe killings in Negros

February 16, 2026

The Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry Division (ID) has strongly condemned the remnants of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Negros Island for the brutal murder of 28 innocent civilians since March last year.

Moises Padilla LGU expands relocation site for ‘Tino’ victims

February 14, 2026

The relocation site for Typhoon Tino victims in Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental has been expanded from one to two hectares, Mayor Ella Celestina Garcia-Yulo said on Friday, Feb. 13.

Man shot dead in Canlaon City

February 14, 2026

A man from Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental was shot to death by an estimated five assailants in Sitio Natuling, Barangay Budlasan, Canlaon City, Negros Oriental on Wednesday, Feb. 11.

San Carlos LGU implements hospitalization aid program

February 14, 2026

The San Carlos local government has updated its Hospitalization Assistance Program, which aims to provide adequate and accessible medical and hospital care services to residents.

Neg. Occ. grants wellness leave to JO, COS workers

February 13, 2026

The Negros Occidental provincial government has granted its job order (JO) and contract of service (COS) workers the five-day wellness leave credits approved by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) for the duration of their contract.

P1.6M shabu, guns seized in two days

February 13, 2026

Policemen seized P1.6 million worth of suspected shabu and two unlicensed firearms in separate police operations in Negros Island Region.

First leptospirosis death logged in Bacolod this year

February 13, 2026

The City Health Office said Feb. 12 that it logged the first leptospirosis death in the city for this year.

3 NIR provinces commended for anti-drug abuse campaign

Coastal waters of NIR still free from red tide

Police arrest 341 suspects in 10-day anti-crime, law enforcement operation

CHR urged to probe killings in Negros

Moises Padilla LGU expands relocation site for ‘Tino’ victims

Man shot dead in Canlaon City

San Carlos LGU implements hospitalization aid program

Neg. Occ. grants wellness leave to JO, COS workers

P1.6M shabu, guns seized in two days

First leptospirosis death logged in Bacolod this year

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