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Balay Pagbag-o offers safe, supportive space to ex-rebels in Negros

Manila, Aug. 20 -- Former communist rebels in Negros Occidental can now seek shelter at the "Balay Pagbag-o" for Peace and Reintegration, a halfway house built by the provincial government in collabor... Read More


SRA introduces 3 high-yielding sugarcane varieties.

Manila, Aug. 20 -- The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) on Wednesday introduced three high-yielding sugarcane varieties aimed at helping farmers raise productivity. Department of Agriculture (DA... Read More


SRA introduces 3 high-yielding sugarcane varieties

Manila, Aug. 20 -- The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) on Wednesday introduced three high-yielding sugarcane varieties aimed at helping farmers raise productivity. Department of Agriculture (DA... Read More


NegOcc BBM scholars grateful for aid as villages adhere to guidelines

Manila, Aug. 20 -- Recipients of the Bawat Barangay Makikinabang (BBM) scholarship grants in Negros Occidental are thankful for the assistance that will ensure they finish college amid issues of nepot... Read More


DSWD disburses P125-M UPLIFT cash aid to Negros Occidental

BACOLOD CITY, Aug. 11 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Negros Island Region (DSWD-NIR) has disbursed a total of PHP125.23 million in cash assistance to qualified beneficiaries of th... Read More


Visayas' 1st LGU-run civil registry outlet serves southern Negros

Manila, Aug. 5 -- The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) brings its services closer to clients in southern Negros Occidental through a partnership with Kabankalan City, which hosts the first local ... Read More


Bacolod City short film festival turns 3, celebrates local heritage

BACOLOD CITY, Aug. 3 -- This highly urbanized city has started accepting entries for the 3rd Bacolod Film Festival (BFF) set on Nov. 27 to 29, carrying the theme, "Pag-angot: Celebrating Heritage, Sha... Read More


Negros Occidental brings renewable energy pitch to LGUs, communities

BACOLOD CITY, Aug. 3 -- The Negros Occidental provincial government's SecuRE Negros comprehensive power security program is bringing renewable energy (RE) awareness to local government units (LGUs) an... Read More


Bacolod-based power firm backs PBBM push for lower electricity rates

BACOLOD CITY, Aug. 2 -- The Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power) here welcomed the pronouncement of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on reduced electricity rates, particularly the push to r... Read More


Negrenses feast on unli crabs to cushion impact of US export ban

BACOLOD CITY, Aug. 2 -- E.B. Magalona, known as the blue swimming crab capital of Negros Occidental, has launched a weekly eat-all-you-can event to stimulate domestic tourism and boost local seafood d... Read More