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Negros Island cops net nearly P36-M in illegal drugs in Q1 ops

Manila, April 14 -- The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) seized PHP35.983 million worth of illegal drugs in the first quarter of 2026, based on consolidated reports. The amount i... Read More


Faith group opens 1st temple in Negros Island for public viewing

Manila, April 14 -- An imposing structure along the airport access road, the Bacolod Philippines Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), opens its doors to the public from Apr... Read More


P49.3-M smuggled cigarettes recovered in 2 NegOcc cities

Manila, April 14 -- Three police operations in the cities of Bacolod and Himamaylan in Negros Occidental yielded a total of PHP49.3 million in smuggled cigarettes, reports of the Police Regional Offic... Read More


NegOcc police, emergency responders gear up for 30th Panaad Festival

Manila, April 10 -- Security forces and emergency responders in Negros Occidental are gearing up for the 30th Panaad sa Negros Festival set from April 13 to 19. This weekend, close to 900 police pers... Read More


Negros Island logs lowest inflation among 18 regions in March 2026

Manila, April 10 -- The Negros Island Region (NIR) posted the lowest inflation rate in the country at 1.5 percent in March, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported Friday. Inflation rose f... Read More


Negros Occidental leads NIR with 1st Provincial People's Council

Manila, April 9 -- Negros Occidental has formed the Provincial People's Council (PPC) to better engage the participation of civil society organizations (CSOs) in local governance. Sandy Saluria of Mu... Read More


DAR-NIR adopts bike-to-work program amid energy saving push

Manila, April 9 -- The Department of Agrarian Reform-Negros Island Region (DAR-NIR) is promoting the use of bicycles and other modes of non-motorized transport for the daily commute of its officials a... Read More


BFAR monitors markets after fish poisoning incidents in NegOcc

Manila, April 8 -- The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Negros Island Region (BFAR-NIR) is working with local government units (LGUs) in monitoring markets after incidents of fish poisoning l... Read More


Cadiz City probes 'fish poisoning,' warns vs. eating 'tulingan'

Manila, April 7 -- Health authorities in Negros Occidental on Tuesday warned the public against eating a type of tuna locally known as "aloy" and "tulingan" after some residents of Cadiz City who cons... Read More


34.9K tricycle drivers in Negros Island to get DSWD cash aid

Manila, April 7 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Negros Island Region (DSWD-NIR) will start the payout of cash relief assistance (CRA) for an initial 34,974 tricycle drivers in 19 l... Read More