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Leptospirosis alert up as admissions spike in NIR regional hospital

BACOLOD CITY, Nov. 24 -- The Negros Occidental Provincial Health Office (PHO) is urging the public to seek immediate medical attention if they are experiencing symptoms of leptospirosis, as case admis... Read More


Negrenses told to remain alert for heavy rains, volcanic mudflows

BACOLOD CITY, Nov. 24 -- Residents of Negros Occidental, including this highly urbanized city, have been advised to remain alert amid a heavy rainfall warning and possible sediment flows from Kanlaon ... Read More


'LAB for All' medical services reach rural communities in Bago City

Manila, Nov. 23 -- Residents from three rural barangays in Bago City, Negros Occidental received free medical services outreach ahead of the main caravan in the city proper on Nov. 25. From Nov. 20 t... Read More


Bacolod solon leads Visayan bloc in backing PBBM

MANILA, Nov. 19 -- This city's Lone District Rep. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez personally reiterated his support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. after the Visayan bloc in the House of Representative... Read More


Almost 50 exhibitors showcase Negros organic products

MANILA, Nov. 19 -- Close to 50 exhibitors are showcasing organic products and sustainable finds in the 18th Negros Island Organic Farmers' Festival (NIOFF) at Capitol grounds here from Nov. 19 to 23. ... Read More


Terra Madre Asia-Pacific puts spotlight on PH slow food communities

MANILA, Nov. 19 -- The inaugural Terra Madre Asia and Pacific, jointly hosted by this highly urbanized city and the province of Negros Occidental, puts a spotlight on the emerging slow food communitie... Read More


DSWD-NIR extends over P822-M AICS from Jan. to Oct.

BACOLOD CITY, Oct. 23 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Negros Island Region (DSWD-NIR) released PHP822.388 million to 237,052 clients in the region under the Assistance to Individua... Read More


DOH-NIR to hire 432 health personnel for 2026 deployment

BACOLOD CITY, Oct. 23 -- The Department of Health - Negros Island Region (DOH-NIR) is hiring 432 health personnel to be assigned to local health offices and units across the region starting in 2026. ... Read More


Rains fail to dampen spirits at MassKara Festival celebration

Manila, Oct. 19 -- Rains failed to dampen the spirits of young MassKara dancers as they performed from the arena to the streets ahead of the final day of this city's biggest festival over the weekend.... Read More


No structural threats in majority of public schools in Bacolod City

BACOLOD CITY, Oct. 15 -- The majority of the 49 public schools inspected in this city have no structural threats or have only minor issues, based on the results of the rapid damage assessment and need... Read More