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Wounded soldier in Escalante clash against rebels dies: Army

June 2, 2026

An army soldier wounded during an armed clash between government troops and suspected members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Barangay Tamlang, Escalante City, on Monday has died.

PNP honors two cops for seizure of P40M worth of illegal cigarettes

June 2, 2026

Two police officers were honored by the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) for leading the confiscation of P40.1 million worth of illegal cigarettes in Negros Oriental last May 16.

Sicogon residents hopeful of DAR okay on revocation plea

June 2, 2026

Residents of Sicogon Island in Carles, Iloilo are hoping for a favorable action from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) on their petition to revoke the conversion order on portions of agricultural land into commercial property, and revert these under the coverage of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP).

P2.1-M in shabu seized in Bacolod

June 1, 2026

A 19-year-old male suspect was arrested in a buy-bust that led to the recovery of P2.17 million in suspected shabu at Purok Tahong, Barangay 2 in Bacolod City on Sunday, May 31.

PCG suspends island-hopping activities in southern Negros

June 1, 2026

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Sunday, May 31 temporarily suspended island-hopping and water-related activities in southern Negros due to effects of southwest monsoon.

Suspects in teen’s slay face rape with homicide charges

June 1, 2026

The Bacolod City Police Office filed rape with homicide charges against the two suspects in the killing of teenager Freya Mae Go before the City Prosecutor’s Office on May 29.

Sugarcane workers receive financial aid from DOLE-NIR

June 1, 2026

The Department of Labor and Employment-Negros Island Region (DOLE-NIR) said it has started the release of financial assistance to sugarcane workers affected by Typhoon Tino, under the Social Amelioration Program (SAP).

Dumaguete all set for Brigada, Balik Eskwela

June 1, 2026

The Department of Education (DepEd) Dumaguete City Schools Division is gearing up for the week-long Brigada Eskwela to be held starting today, June 1, back-to-back with Oplan Balik Eskwela.

PhilHealth, IBP seal partnership to strengthen member protection

June 1, 2026

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) have signed a two-year memorandum of agreement (MOA), aimed at strengthening member protection, promoting patient rights, and expanding access to legal support for Filipinos under the Universal Health Care (UHC) program.

100% payout, program completion for DSWD cash-for-work recipients

June 1, 2026

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Negros Island Region (DSWD NIR) said May 30 that 269 students and graduate beneficiaries received assistance amounting to P1,816,8300 under the cash-for-work (CFW) program.

Wounded soldier in Escalante clash against rebels dies: Army

PNP honors two cops for seizure of P40M worth of illegal cigarettes

Sicogon residents hopeful of DAR okay on revocation plea

P2.1-M in shabu seized in Bacolod

PCG suspends island-hopping activities in southern Negros

Suspects in teen’s slay face rape with homicide charges

Sugarcane workers receive financial aid from DOLE-NIR

Dumaguete all set for Brigada, Balik Eskwela

PhilHealth, IBP seal partnership to strengthen member protection

100% payout, program completion for DSWD cash-for-work recipients

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