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One dead, two hurt in Ivisan road mishap

IVISAN, Capiz – A motorcycle accident in Sitio Palanas, Barangay Basiao, Ivisan, Capiz left one man dead and two others injured on Sunday evening,...
RED ALERT. Network Plus Philippines sounds the alarm on the “unstable supply” of drugs for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in four regions outside Metro Manila. In this photo, a person campaigns for awareness on acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), the most severe stage of HIV infection. PHOTO BY MARIANNE BERMUDEZ / PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER

Bacolod City races to curb HIV surge amid record-high cases; 12-year-olds among newly infected

BACOLOD City – With human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections in the country now increasing at an unprecedented rate of 57 new infections per day...
Alias “Kenken” (center), a former New People’s Army member turned aspiring fashion designer, joins the donning ceremony at Iloilo Science and Technology University–Miagao Campus on June 5. Now 24, she is set to graduate with a degree in Fashion and Apparel, marking a powerful journey from rebellion to reintegration. 61ST INFANTRY BATTALION PHOTO

FROM REBEL TO ROLE MODEL: Former NPA member nears graduation, eyes fashion industry

ILOILO – A former rebel who once walked the path of armed struggle is now striding toward a brighter future on the runway of life,...
After five days of lockdown for disinfection against coronavirus disease 2019, the Negros Occidental provincial capitol resumed operations on Monday. WWW.NEGROS-OCC.GOV.PH

NegOcc honors Palaro medalists with nearly P1-M in incentives; Province bids farewell to Western...

BACOLOD City – As Western Visayas wrapped up its final year with Negros Occidental in its roster by clinching third place in the 2025...
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NegOcc gov’t signs MOU on enhanced services for seniors

BACOLOD City – The Negros Occidental provincial government and the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to...
Methamphetamine or shabu and marijuana are the most common abused illegal substance in the Philippines. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

Ivisan intensifies anti-drug drive, targets youth awareness thru SK-led symposium

IVISAN, Capiz – With young people increasingly vulnerable to the dangers of illegal drugs, the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) of Barangay Poblacion Sur and the...
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Bacolod biz group describes P200 wage hike bill a ‘disaster’

BACOLOD City – The Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) has strongly opposed the recently approved House Bill No. 11376, or the...
Photo shows the red-striped soft scale insects (RSSI) in sugarcane. Six areas in northern Negros Occidental are closely being watched after sugarcane farms reported an infestation of RSSI. SRA PHOTO

Over 420 hectares, 294 farmers affected by sugarcane pest outbreak; SRA pushes for emergency...

BACOLOD City – The red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestation in sugarcane farms across the Visayas has escalated to alarming levels, affecting 255 hectares...

DENR-Capiz gears up for Environment Month with series of activities

CAPIZ – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Capiz is set to mark Philippine Environment Month this June with a lineup...
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and Bacolod City officials lead the launch of the P20-per-kilo rice program at Burgos Market on June 5, 2025.

P20/kilo rice project in Bacolod until 2028 – DA

BACOLOD City – The P20-per-kilo rice under the Kadiwa ng Pangulo program will be available until the end of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s term...