PRO-NIR chief Brig. Gen. Romano V. Cardiño marks his first 100 days in office, highlighting strengthened law enforcement operations, emergency response and community engagement across the Negros Island Region. Under his leadership, PRO-NIR reported declines in several major crime indicators from May 8 to August 16, 2026. SCREENGRAB FROM PRO-NIR

Cardiño cites stronger, responsive policing in first 100 days

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) chief Brig. Gen. Romano V. Cardiño said the first 100 days of his leadership have...

Bacolod falls short of ‘Ligtas Tigdas’ target amid misinformation

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — The City Health Office (CHO) is struggling to meet its target for the ongoing Ligtas Tigdas Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign, citing misinformation...
The newly opened Negros Occidental Halfway House in Barangay Santa Rosa, Murcia, will provide former rebels with temporary shelter, psychosocial support, livelihood training and other assistance as they transition back to their families and communities. PGNO PHOTO

Negros capitol opens Halfway House for former rebels

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — The Provincial Government of Negros Occidental has opened a Halfway House in Barangay Santa Rosa, Murcia, to provide former rebels with...
Photo courtesy of Bernadette Reyes/GMA Integrated News

P97-M rice subsidy set for 37,975 Antique families

Region Lyndie C. Defacto -
ANTIQUE — A P97-million rice subsidy funded by the national government will be distributed to 37,975 poor and near-poor families in Antique beginning September,...
A total of 9,136 students of Negros Occidental High School (NOHS) proudly hold the school bags and basic school supplies they received from the Bacolod City Government during the distribution on August 17. BCCO PHOTO

Over 9,000 NOHS students receive free bags, school supplies from Bacolod gov’t

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — A total of 9,136 students of Negros Occidental High School (NOHS) received free school bags filled with basic school supplies from...

Minor turned over to social welfare center after Bacolod drug operation

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — A minor was arrested and about five grams of suspected shabu worth an estimated P34,000 were seized during a drug operation...
The official theme for MassKara Festival 2026, “Share the Smile, Celebrate Gugma,” was unveiled by the Bacolod Gugma Foundation Inc. (BGFI) as the city gears up for the annual celebration scheduled from October 1 to 18, 2026. PN FILE

MassKara Festival 2026 unveils theme as Bacolod prepares for celebration

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — The Bacolod Gugma Foundation Inc. (BGFI) has unveiled the official theme for MassKara Festival 2026, highlighting the enduring spirit, love and...

Capiz posts lowest inflation rate in Western Visayas at 4.1%

Region Neljoy N. Galigao -
CAPIZ — Capiz recorded the lowest inflation rate in Western Visayas at 4.1 percent in July 2026, despite an increase from the 3.9 percent...

BCPO arrests suspect in Bacolod motorcycle theft

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) arrested a suspect in connection with the reported theft of a motorcycle in the vicinity...
Five more business establishments in Barangay Taculing, Bacolod City, were served closure orders by the Business Permits and Licensing Office and the City Legal Enforcement Unit on August 18 for operating without the required permits. BCCO PHOTO

Bacolod shuts down 5 more biz establishments

Region Merlina A. Pedrosa -
BACOLOD City — Five more business establishments in Barangay Taculing here were ordered closed by the Business Permits and Licensing Office (BPLO) and the...
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