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 – Negros Oriental Gov. Manuel Sagarbarria ordered the suspension of classes in the municipalities of Siaton and Zamboanguita on Tuesday following heavy rains and severe weather that triggered flooding and landslides. Gov. Manuel “Chaco” Sagarbarria said flooding and landslides in...
DUMAGUETE CITY – Authorities are investigating the deaths of about 30 hogs in Amlan, Negros Oriental, even as the provincial government intensifies measures to prevent the entry of African Swine Fever (ASF) into the province. Amlan Mayor Manjoe Sycip said Monday it is premature to conclude the...
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...
BACOLOD CITY – Police in Negros Island Region are ready to respond to disasters during the rainy season. Police Brig. Gen. Romano Cardiño, Police Regional Office (PRO)-NIR chief, directed all police offices, stations, and regional support units to prepare all Search and Rescue (SAR) equipment,...
BACOLOD CITY – The provincial government of Negros Oriental has revived its African Swine Fever (ASF) Task Force and completely banned live pigs, pork products, pork by-products, frozen boar semen, and hog transport vehicles from ASF-affected restricted or high-risk areas. Gov. Manuel “Chaco”...
DUMAGUETE CITY – Hundreds of officials from Negros Oriental and Siquijor, together with government agencies and civilian partners, have pledged to support a Philippine National Police (PNP) initiative to make Negros Island Region (NIR) safe through the 911 hotline. The commitment came during the...
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...
