• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Philippine Army confirmed that 19 suspected New People’s Army rebels have been killed in a series of encounters with the 79th Infantry Battalion soldiers on April 19 in Sitio Plaringding, Barangay Salamanca, Toboso, Negros Occidental.

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Despite economic challenges due to a global fuel crisis, the estimated sales for the week-long Panaad sa Negros almost reached P30 million, breaking all previous records, Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz II disclosed on Monday. In the

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Twelve police personnel actively involved in anti-smuggling and illegal drugs operations were honored on April 20 by the Police Regional Office – Negros Island Region, as they were conferred with medals in recognition of their outstanding

The House Special Committee on Creative Industries chaired by Negros Occidental Third District Representative Javier Miguel Benitez congratulated BINI for making history as the first Filipino pop group to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2026 on

• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO An ordinance requiring all utility companies operating within the City of Bacolod to properly identify, tag, and label their wires and cables including posts, poles, and other structures, for purposes of accountability, safety, and efficient infrastructure

• THERESA MAE DULMAN The Land Transportation Office – Negros Island Region (LTO-NIR) served three Show Cause Orders on Monday, in relation to a series of gas and run incidents. The orders were delivered to individuals in the barangays of

• THERESA MAE DULMAN Bacolod City launched a pilot simulation of its fast lane for business permit renewals yesterday, aimed to reduce processing times to just 30 minutes for qualified applicants. The dry run is specifically designed for low-risk businesses

• THERESA MAE DULMAN The Bacolod City government submitted its list of beneficiaries for the national government’s fuel assistance program to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) over the weekend. Mayor Greg Gasataya announced that approximately 7,000 drivers

• THERESA MAE DULMAN The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Bacolod facilitated the turnover of office equipment worth P1,963,450 to the Bacolod City Government yesterday. The procurement was funded through the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG)

• THERESA MAE DULMAN The Sangguniang Panlungsod of Bacolod City has passed a resolution formally urging the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) to conduct an expedited investigation into the shooting of Jonel Besaña and to intensify efforts in solving outstanding