BACOLOD CITY – The Negros Occidental provincial government urged Negrenses to join efforts to rehabilitate the 547 hectares of forest area within the Mount Kanlaon Natural Park. Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz II said Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson gave instructions "to get the work started on...
BACOLOD CITY – Private First Class John Rey Brasil, a native of Guimbal, Iloilo, was laid to rest at Rojas Cemetery in Barangay Kansilayan, Murcia, Negros Occidental on Saturday, July 4, after a month-long wake. The Army 79th Infantry Battalion (IB) rendered full military honors, including a...
BACOLOD CITY – A 33-year-old man celebrating his birth anniversary was allegedly shot dead by his 74-year-old father in Barangay Libas, Isabela, Negros Occidental on Thursday, July 2. Police identified the victim as Losio Jr., a laborer. Police Major Joseph Partidas, Isabela police chief, said...
BACOLOD CITY – The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) urged people on Friday for information on the suspected ‘’salvage’’ or summary execution victim in Purok Langka, Barangay Pacol, Bago City, Negros Occidental on Thursday, July 2. Police identified the victim as...
BACOLOD CITY – The Escalante City Police Station in Negros Occidental has appealed to the public to stop bullying, harassing, or sharing unverified information about a 14-year-old student being investigated over an alleged school shooting. The case surfaced through a now-viral social media post...
BACOLOD CITY – The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) on Wednesday welcomed the decisive actions of the top leaders in Negros Island to fight the increasing red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestation. In a statement, SRA Administrator Pablo Luis Azcona thanked Governors Eugenio Jose...
BACOLOD CITY – The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) is investigating a mass shooting threat in a high school in Escalante City, Negros Occidental. Screenshots of an online conversation circulated on Monday, June 29, where a student allegedly shared his plan to carry out a...
GMA Regional TV is strengthening its regional news coverage with the launch of "Ratsada Balita," a revamped version of its flagship Hiligaynon newscast "One Western Visayas," beginning June 29. The rebranding marks a new chapter for the regional news program, introducing a refreshed identity and...
BACOLOD CITY – A 48-year-old laborer was mauled to death and dumped in a creek in Barangay Masulog, La Castellana, Negros Occidental on Wednesday, June 24. Police identified the victim as Sonny, a resident of Barangay Masulog, La Castellana. Police Major Romulo Gepilango V, La Castellana police...
BACOLOD CITY – Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson has called on schools in Negros Occidental to ensure the safety and security of their students. Lacson expressed concern over recent incidents of violence involving students in and around school premises and emphasized the need for greater vigilance among...
BACOLOD CITY – The Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division Office of San Carlos City, Negros Occidental has encouraged parents and guardians to take an active role in matters that may impact their children’s safety, welfare, and overall well-being. The DepEd aired the appeal after a...
BACOLOD CITY – The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) expressed deep concern over the stabbing incident involving minor students in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental on Tuesday, June 23. The PRO-NIR encouraged parents, guardians, teachers, school administrators, and community...
