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Victorias City formalizes PHILSURIN partnership

September 18, 2026

Victorias City in Negros Occidental has become the first local government unit (LGU) in the Philippines to institutionalize a partnership with the Philippine Sugar Research Institute (PHILSURIN) for the propagation of PSR 03-171, a high-yielding and pest-tolerant sugarcane variety.

Bacolod Museum, Auditorium mgmt. board to be established

September 18, 2026

The management and operational plan for the Bacolod Museum and Auditorium will soon be established with the enabling ordinance passed on third and final reading by the Sangguniang Panlungsod Sept. 16.

Negros Occ. logs 16 dengue deaths

September 18, 2026

Dengue-related deaths in Negros Occidental have reached 16 this year, even as reported cases continue to decline compared with the same period in 2025, Provincial Health Office records showed.

RDC-NIR lauds Bayawan for World Green award

September 18, 2026

The Regional Development Council-Negros Island Region conferred a certificate of recognition to the City of Bayawan in Negros Oriental for being a finalist in the AIPH World Green City Awards, during the Third Quarter Full Council Meeting at SMX Convention Center in Bacolod City Sept. 16.

Victorias to host LegisHear

September 18, 2026

The House of Representatives will bring its nationwide legislative consultation and oversight initiative, LegisHear, to Victorias City on Oct. 2 and 3, marking its first stop in Negros Occidental.

1st RDC-NIR Week set

September 18, 2026

The Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev) will kick off the first Regional Development Council (RDC) Week in Negros Island Region in Bacolod City on Sept. 21.

Completion rites for PDLs held at San Carlos City jail

September 18, 2026

Fifteen persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) completed the Katatagan, Kalusugan at Damayan ng Komunidad (KKDK) program Sept. 16 at the San Carlos City District Jail compound.

3 retired CJs say impeachment threshold not fixed at 16

September 17, 2026

Three retired Chief Justices told the Senate Impeachment Court that the constitutional requirement of a two-thirds vote to convict an impeached official should not be fixed at 16, but instead depend on the number of senators qualified to vote.

51 families evacuate amid muddy stream flow from Mount Kanlaon

September 17, 2026

Fifty-one families or 167 individuals were evacuated from parts of La Castellana, Negros Occidental and Canlaon City, Negros Oriental on Tuesday, Sept. 15 following a muddy stream flow from the upper portions of Kanlaon Volcano amid heavy rains.

Rider killed in collision with truck

September 17, 2026

A 27-year-old motorcycle driver died after crashing into the back of a parked wingvan truck at the national highway in Sitio Mohon, Barangay Binicuil, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, Sept. 15.

Victorias City formalizes PHILSURIN partnership

Bacolod Museum, Auditorium mgmt. board to be established

Negros Occ. logs 16 dengue deaths

RDC-NIR lauds Bayawan for World Green award

Victorias to host LegisHear

1st RDC-NIR Week set

Completion rites for PDLs held at San Carlos City jail

3 retired CJs say impeachment threshold not fixed at 16

51 families evacuate amid muddy stream flow from Mount Kanlaon

Rider killed in collision with truck

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