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DSWD-NIR extends over P822-M AICS from Jan. to Oct.

BACOLOD CITY, Oct. 23 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Negros Island Region (DSWD-NIR) released PHP822.388 million to 237,052 clients in the region under the Assistance to Individua... Read More


DOH-NIR to hire 432 health personnel for 2026 deployment

BACOLOD CITY, Oct. 23 -- The Department of Health - Negros Island Region (DOH-NIR) is hiring 432 health personnel to be assigned to local health offices and units across the region starting in 2026. ... Read More


Rains fail to dampen spirits at MassKara Festival celebration

Manila, Oct. 19 -- Rains failed to dampen the spirits of young MassKara dancers as they performed from the arena to the streets ahead of the final day of this city's biggest festival over the weekend.... Read More


No structural threats in majority of public schools in Bacolod City

BACOLOD CITY, Oct. 15 -- The majority of the 49 public schools inspected in this city have no structural threats or have only minor issues, based on the results of the rapid damage assessment and need... Read More


Handa Pilipinas-Visayas to highlight role of STI in disaster readiness

BACOLOD CITY, Oct. 14 -- The Negros Island Region (NIR) will host the 2025 Handa Pilipinas - Visayas leg here, a three-day event that will highlight the role of science, technology, and innovation (ST... Read More


More Negrense women learn digital skills for employment

BACOLOD CITY, Oct. 14 -- Some 200 women in southern Negros Occidental have completed the upskilling program under the Elevate Artificial Intelligence Data Annotation (AIDA), an initiative that equips ... Read More


Gov't-assisted Negrense farmers sell products directly to mall goers

BACOLOD CITY, Oct. 13 -- At least 24 exhibitors from the various farmers' associations and partner-agencies in Negros Occidental are selling agricultural produce and other items at the week-long RNegr... Read More


Bacolod City initiates return-home program for mendicant Badjaos

BACOLOD CITY, Oct. 13 -- The city government here is initiating a reunification program for mendicant Badjaos in a move to facilitate their safe return to their places of origin, particularly in Minda... Read More


SRA, Victorias Milling establish reg'l hub for sugarcane innovation

BACOLOD CITY, Oct. 9 -- The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has partnered with industry stakeholders in northern Negros to establish a high-yielding variety nursery and soils laboratory in Victo... Read More


Bacolod City offers free anti-rabies vaccines to priority sectors

BACOLOD CITY, Oct. 9 -- The city government, through the City Health Office (CHO), is offering free anti-rabies vaccines for senior citizens, indigent residents, and other marginalized and vulnerable ... Read More