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PRO-NIR nets over P5-M worth of suspected ‘shabu’ in buy-bust ops

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) intensified its campaign against illegal drugs after three separate buy-bust operations in Negros Occidental...
Initial preparation of farms for hog sentinelling program in Western Visayas will be in April and May this year.

NegOcc sets suggested minimum prices for hog, pork products amid ASF

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — The Provincial Local Price Coordinating Council (PLPCC) of Negros Occidental has recommended suggested minimum buying and retail prices for selected swine...
Children in Dumarao, Capiz received free measles and rubella vaccinations during the provincial government’s Supplemental Immunization Activity on August 14, 2026. CAPIZ PROV’L GOV’T COMMUNICATIONS GROUP PHOTO

Capiz gov’t brings free measles, rubella vaccines to Dumarao children

Region Neljoy N. Galigao -
CAPIZ — Children aged 6 months to 59 months in Dumarao, Capiz received free measles and rubella vaccinations as part of the provincial government’s...
“Latlat,” a homeless pregnant dog, is undergoing veterinary treatment after she was allegedly struck with a metal bar while sleeping under a car in Barangay Tangub, Bacolod City. The City Veterinary Office is investigating the reported animal cruelty case. BACH PROJECT PH PHOTO

CVO probes alleged beating of pregnant stray dog in Bacolod

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — The City Veterinary Office (CVO) is investigating the alleged beating of a homeless pregnant dog in Barangay Tangub, after an animal...
Two persons were arrested by the LTO-NIR in an entrapment operation targeting alleged fixers involved in the issuance and printing of fake driver’s licenses at a shop in downtown Bacolod City on Friday, August 14. LTO-NIR PHOTO

LTO arrests 2 alleged fixers in fake driver’s license op

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — The Land Transportation Office-Negros Island Region (LTO-NIR) arrested two alleged fixers involved in the issuance and printing of fake driver’s licenses...
Recent excavation activities at the old dumpsite along Buri Road in Barangay Mandalagan, Bacolod City, have raised concerns over public health, safety, and the protection of investments in the area. The city government has asked developers to maintain the status quo on the hauling, transfer and disposal of the extracted waste pending technical recommendations from the Environmental Management Bureau-Negros Island Region. BCCO PHOTO

Bacolod seeks status quo on waste disposal at old dumpsite

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — The Bacolod City government has asked private developers to maintain the status quo on the hauling, transfer and disposal of waste...
Sangguniang Panlalawigan members discuss the proposed provincial registry system for sugarcane farmers and planters in Capiz. The registry is envisioned to serve as the basis for providing government programs and assistance, particularly during disasters and pest outbreaks. BOMBO RADYO ROXAS PHOTO 

Capiz farmers propose registry system to streamline aid for pest-hit sugarcane growers

Region Neljoy N. Galigao -
CAPIZ — Sugarcane farmers in Capiz have proposed the establishment of a provincial registry system to improve the identification of affected growers and facilitate...
The 40-year-old Police Master Sergeant (left) identified the 16-year-old Grade 11 student who surrendered hours after he allegedly punched and injured the officer with a brass knuckle outside a public high school in Barangay Granada, Bacolod City, on Friday, August 14. POLICE STATION 5 PHOTO

Bacolod cop injured after assault by student

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — A 16-year-old Grade 11 student surrendered to authorities hours after he allegedly punched and injured a police officer with a brass...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, together with Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya, led the ceremonial distribution of the second tranche of the national government’s rice assistance program for qualified senior citizens at the STI Gym in Bacolod City on August 14, 2026. The program will provide a total of 40 kilograms of rice to each qualified beneficiary in four tranches this year. BCCO PHOTO

First Lady Araneta-Marcos leads second rice aid rollout in Bacolod

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos led the ceremonial distribution of the second tranche of the national government’s rice assistance program for qualified...

Microfinance manager found dead inside La Castellana office

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — A 46-year-old manager of a microfinance institution was found dead inside a room at their office along Quezon Street in Barangay...
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