The MassKara Festival, a vibrant tradition in Bacolod City, began in 1980 when Negros Occidental faced…
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Legal battle looms as 6 Negros Occidental village officials fight to stay in office
Six disqualified Negros Occidental village officials denied vote-buying allegations in the 2023 elections and launched a…
Three development workers in Negros Occidental arrested for terrorism charges
Authorities arrested three development workers in Negros Occidental on January 2, 2025, over allegations of terrorism…
Dispute over loud motorbike exhaust ends in bloodshed in Negros town
The victim, Gino Garcia, a local resident, was allegedly attacked by Reynaldo Apisanda Jr., a 33-year-old…
Over 140 healthcare workers deployed as Mount Kanlaon remains restive
DOH-NIR Director Razel Nikka Hao announced in a press briefing that the department stationed six physicians,…
Police crackdown in Negros Occidental town nets illegal firecrackers
Authorities conducted a surveillance operation in Barangay Recreo, Pontevedra town in Negros Occidental, on Saturday, December…
Year-End Report: 2024’s struggles strengthen Negros Occidental’s resolve
Negros Occidental, known for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage, faced significant challenges in 2024,…
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%…
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…