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77-year-old pedestrian dies after motorcycle collision in Escalante

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — A 77-year-old pedestrian died after he was struck by a motorcycle while crossing the road at around 5:50 p.m. on August...
Young participants, youth leaders and officials joined the Provincial Linggo ng Kabataan (Youth Week) 2026 celebration organized by the Capiz Provincial Government at the Robinsons Place Activity Area in Roxas City on August 22. The gathering featured youth recognition activities, leadership initiatives, a Unity Dance, and information and support services for young Capisnons. CAPIZ GOVERNMENT PHOTO

Capiz celebrates Youth Week 2026, highlights young leaders

Region Neljoy N. Galigao -
CAPIZ — The Provincial Government of Capiz celebrated Provincial Linggo ng Kabataan (Youth Week) 2026 on August 22 at the Robinsons Place Activity Area...
Altavas, Ibajay and Tangalan towns in Aklan province remain African Swine Fever red zones. In the red zone, strict prohibitions are enforced against the movement of live pigs, pork and pork products, as well as swine genetic materials, to prevent the spread of the hog disease. PHOTO COURTESY OF DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Bacolod hog raisers decry low prices, seek LGU probe

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — Hog raisers in Bacolod City are asking the local government to investigate alleged unfair and potentially abusive buying practices that they...
Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region Director Brig. Gen. Romano Cardiño received the Gold Eagle Award after PRO-NIR attained Compliant Status under the Performance Governance System, with an overall rating of 96.03 percent, during the PGS Conferment Ceremony on August 24 at Camp BGen Rafael T. Crame in Quezon City. PRO-NIR PHOTO

PRO-NIR earns Gold Eagle Award, posts 96.03% PGS rating

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) achieved a major organizational milestone after earning Compliant Status under the Performance Governance System...

Bacolod vlogger, live-in partner arrested in drug bust

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — A Bacolod vlogger and his live-in partner were arrested in a drug buy-bust operation conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Negros...
Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya met with the security guard, cashier and store owner Neil Conde at his office on August 24 after they were allegedly deceived by a caller impersonating the mayor and transferred P9,900 in two transactions. Gasataya condemned the scam and ordered the Bacolod City Police Office to investigate and pursue those behind the scheme. MAYOR GREG GASATAYA PHOTOS VIA WDJ FB

Bacolod mayor orders police hunt for impersonation scam

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — Mayor Greg Gasataya has ordered the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) to investigate and pursue a scammer who allegedly used his...
Bystanders and fellow tricycle drivers restrained a tricycle driver after he allegedly punched a traffic enforcer during a confrontation over a roadside parking violation behind Himamaylan Central School in Himamaylan City on August 19. The traffic enforcer is seen on the ground following the alleged assault. The Land Transportation Office–Negros Island Region later served a Show Cause Order on the driver. SCREENGRAB FROM PANAY NEWS DIGITAL

LTO serves show cause order to tricycle driver in Himamaylan assault

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — The Land Transportation Office–Negros Island Region (LTO-NIR) has served a Show Cause Order (SCO) on a tricycle driver allegedly involved in...

Two killed in separate shooting incidents in NegOcc

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — Two men were killed in separate shooting incidents in Negros Occidental on August 23, with the attacks occurring within a few...
Cell No. 4 of the Bacolod City sanitary landfill in Barangay Felisa, which has reached full capacity. The DENR-EMB NIR issued a Notice of Violation over alleged environmental compliance issues involving the landfill. BCCO PHOTO

Bacolod questions EMB exclusion of former landfill contractor from violation notice

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — The Bacolod City Government is questioning the decision of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Environmental Management Bureau–Negros Island Region (DENR-EMB...
A 19-year-old former criminology student identified as alias “Tata” was arrested by personnel of Police Station 9 of the Bacolod City Police Office during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Sum-ag, Bacolod City, on August 19, 2026. Police reportedly seized about 52 grams of suspected shabu valued at P353,600 from the suspect. PRO-NIR PHOTO

Former criminology student busted with P353K ‘shabu’ in Bacolod

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — A 19-year-old former criminology student was arrested after police seized about 52 grams of suspected shabu worth P353,600 in a buy-bust...
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