Negros Occidental, known for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage, faced significant challenges in 2024,…
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Negros Occidental bishop calls for release of elderly, sick political prisoners
Gerardo Alminaza said that authorities currently incarcerate 113 political prisoners on Negros Island, making up 15%…
Service crew caught stealing P10,000 worth of underwear and beauty products at mall where she worked
A 24-year-old service crew member was arrested after allegedly stealing underwear and beauty products worth nearly…
Woman brutally stabbed by husband in modern jeep in Lapu-Lapu City, second victim dies of heart attack during chaos
A 42-year-old woman was fatally stabbed by her 44-year-old husband inside a modern jeepney in Barangay…
DOH-NIR urges caution as fireworks injuries in NIR soars to 21
Negros Occidental logged the highest number of injuries with 14, 3 cases in Bacolod City, and…
COMELEC revokes Antique town mayor’s 2025 COC over election code breach
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) First Division revoked Bugasong town Mayor John Lloyd Pacete's Certificate of…
Alleged communist rebel killed in clash with military in Capiz
The suspected rebels retreated in multiple directions after the clash, leaving behind one dead comrade, a…
Biliran Island’s lifeline bridge sways under strain, state of calamity declared
The island province of Biliran is grappling with a major transportation challenge following the restricted use…
Kanlaon Volcano shakes with tremors lasting up to 84 minutes, Phivolcs says
Kanlaon Volcano has showed a notable increase in volcanic tremors, with six prolonged episodes lasting over…
P50 per meal budget feeds 10,000 Kanlaon evacuees twice a day
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reports that Kanlaon Volcano remains under Alert Level 3, signaling…