The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced plans to honor and provide benefits to the family of a Negros police officer who died while rescuing two individuals from river currents. The officer will be recognized for his heroic act and sacrifice.

A police officer in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental, died from drowning while attempting to rescue two colleagues during a patrol.

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has granted a request to reset the appearance of former Negros Oriental Rep. Jing Paras to August 11 in connection with a 'honey trap' case.

The New York mayor is awaiting the conclusions of studies to determine the best way to address the legacy of slavery in the city, amidst discussions on whether white citizens should pay reparations to black citizens.

During his campaign, the current New York City mayor advocated for 'reparations' in New York due to slavery crimes, but has not yet committed to a specific method of implementation.

BACOLOD CITY — A 30-year-old laborer was found dead along a roadside in Hacienda San Jose, Barangay Sag-ang, La Castellana, Negros Occidental early Friday morning, July 31, after sustaining multiple…

Enrique B. Magalona town in Negros Occidental, Philippines, is experiencing severe economic difficulties after a US ban on Philippine blue swimming crab exports and a sugarcane pest outbreak impacted local industries.

Farm workers, agrarian reform beneficiaries, and small sugarcane farmers in Negros urged the government to ensure economic recovery reaches rural communities, highlighting ongoing issues of poverty, unemployment, and hunger.

The Monegros Desert Festival, held in the Alto Ebro desert, celebrated its 33rd edition with a record 60,000 attendees from over 90 nationalities, solidifying its reputation as an extreme techno experience.

A biosecurity task force in Negros Occidental, Philippines, has initiated mobile spraying operations using biocontrol fungi to combat the spread of red-striped soft scale insects in sugarcane fields.

A labor group in Negros Island, Philippines, is urging government officials to stop aerial spraying against a sugarcane pest and instead provide direct cash assistance to affected farmers.

Negros Oriental Rep. Janice Degamo paid tribute to Dr. Kent Edward Carpenter, a marine scientist killed in Sibulan, Negros Oriental, highlighting his contributions to science.

An African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak has led to the deaths of 2,185 pigs across 14 localities in Negros Occidental, Philippines, with nine areas confirming positive cases. Authorities state the situation is under control.

A multi-million peso illegal online cockfighting (e-sabong) operation was discovered in E.B. Magalona town, Negros Occidental, with a provincial board member named as a person of interest.

Separate anti-illegal drug operations across the Negros Island Region resulted in the seizure of P17.51 million worth of suspected shabu and the arrest of two high-value drug targets.

The Negros Occidental provincial government and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Negros Island Region (DENR-NIR) have agreed to rehabilitate 547 hectares of forest land in the Mt. Kanlaon Natural Park.

A worsening pest attack on sugar farms in Negros Occidental, Philippines, has led provincial legislators to declare a state of calamity, providing more resources to combat the infestation.

Schools in Batangas and Negros, Philippines, have shifted to remote learning following alleged shooting threats circulating online. One school in Negros specifically moved to online classes as a precautionary measure.

Local government units in Negros are enhancing biosecurity measures against African Swine Fever (ASF), with Negros Oriental specifically banning hogs and pork products from ASF-affected areas.

A resurgence of African Swine Fever (ASF) has led to the deaths of over 500 pigs in San Enrique town, Negros Occidental, three years after a previous outbreak.

Pete Hegseth is reportedly intensifying efforts to block the promotion of Black individuals and women within the U.S. military, leading to concerns about diversity.

BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — The continuous ash and gas emissions at Mt.

Teachers in Tanjay City, Negros, undertake challenging journeys every Monday before dawn to reach their indigenous pupils, highlighting their dedication to education in remote areas.

The Negros Occidental Provincial Board has called on the national government to intervene following a US ban on Philippine blue swimming crab products, a move that threatens thousands of livelihoods in the province.

Two units of the communist New People's Army (NPA) in Negros Occidental, Philippines, have issued statements admitting responsibility for the recent killings of two men in Binalbagan and Calatrava towns, who they claim were government intelligence assets.

A 41-year-old woman was shot dead by motorcycle-riding assailants shortly after leaving the Negros Occidental District Jail in Bago City, Philippines.

Montenegro marks 20 years of independence, with discussions focusing on its EU membership prospects, which are considered stronger than other Western Balkan states, despite ongoing reform challenges.

The US Defense Secretary has blocked the promotion of at least seven Navy officers, a decision that American newspapers link to the Trump administration's anti-diversity policies and disproportionately affects women and Black men.

A 43-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a violent May 2025 election day shooting in Silay City, Negros Occidental, which resulted in two deaths and eight injuries.

The Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) is set to begin cloud seeding operations in Negros Occidental and Western Visayas in early July to address crop damage caused by drought.

Councilor Frances Guanzon of Cadiz City, Negros Occidental, has tendered her resignation from her second term due to health reasons.

A National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) executive stated that recent defeats of New People's Army (NPA) rebels in Negros Occidental signify the "irreversible collapse" of communist terrorist infrastructure in the region.

Human rights group Karapatan Central Visayas has raised concerns regarding the reported transfer of the remains of slain UP Cebu alumnus Vince Francis “Ding” Dingding, questioning the circumstances of its handling.

A fact-finding team has accused the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) of committing human rights violations in Negros, including interrogation at gunpoint, illegal detention, indiscriminate firing, and forced evacuation.

A former student leader, identified by the military as a New People’s Army (NPA) member, was among five individuals killed during an encounter with government troops in Cauayan, Negros Occidental, Philippines.

Fact-finders have released their findings so far regarding the April 19 encounter that took place in Toboso, Negros Occidental.

An Army soldier and a member of the Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit Active Auxiliary (CAA) were killed in a daylight shooting incident in Barangay Maquiling, Sagay City, Negros Occidental.

A police sergeant was killed and two other officers were injured during a buy-bust operation in La Castellana, Negros Occidental, after a drug suspect and his mother allegedly attacked operatives with bladed weapons.

Spain's Socialist Party (PSOE) is attempting a last-minute mobilization effort to reverse negative poll predictions ahead of the Andalusian election campaign, with spokespeople expressing confidence despite the surveys.

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson stated that the encounter between the Philippine Army and the New People’s Army, which resulted in 19 deaths, was a legitimate operation. Lacson, who chairs the Negros Island Region, defended the military's actions.

Forensic pathologist Raquel Fortun announced she conducted autopsies on five of the 19 individuals killed by government troops in Negros Occidental last month, calling for the "version of the dead" to be heard.

Kanlaon Volcano in the Philippines' Negros Island emitted grayish ash plumes reaching up to 800 meters above its summit crater. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported the event.

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro has firmly rejected calls to resume peace talks with communist rebels, including the New People's Army (NPA). His stance comes amidst ongoing clashes and a desire to avoid what he views as a cycle of failed negotiations.

Amnesty International Philippines has called for an independent investigation into the April 19 clashes in Toboso, Negros Occidental, which resulted in 19 fatalities.

The University of the Philippines has advised the kin of students slain in a Negros clash to withhold judgment, suggesting that not all "lessons" are learned in the classroom.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is investigating businessman Atong Ang for his alleged involvement in an illegal e-sabong operation in Tondo. Additionally, Ang and a police major are being probed for reported links to a Chinese triad operating in Negros.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is stepping up intelligence operations against illegal cigarette manufacturing after recent raids in Negros island uncovered almost P800 million worth of illicit products.

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is facing mounting impeachment complaints, with a lawyer indicating probable cause for allegations related to her bank transactions and asset declarations. The National Bureau of Investigation is preparing for potential hearings on the matter.

The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) expressed concern over the death of a Filipino-American in an armed encounter in Toboso, Negros Occidental.

Five suspected New People's Army (NPA) rebels were tagged by authorities as being involved in an armed encounter with soldiers in Tobos, Negros Occidental.

Human rights and press freedom groups are demanding an independent investigation into a military operation in Toboso, Negros Occidental, which resulted in the deaths of 19 people, including a journalist and a former student leader.

Five key officials of the New People’s Army’s Northern Negros Front (NNF) were among 19 suspected rebels killed in a recent encounter, creating a leadership vacuum in the area.

At least 19 alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA), including a wanted rebel leader, were killed in a series of encounters with Army troops in Barangay Salamanca, Toboso, Negros Occidental.

An encounter between the Philippine Army and New People's Army (NPA) rebels in Negros Occidental resulted in the death of a rebel leader and over ten others. The clash also forced more than 600 residents to evacuate their homes.

A drug ring leader and two associates were killed in Negros during an operation to serve an arrest warrant. The incident escalated into a shootout between the suspects and authorities.

The Philippine Court of Appeals has dismissed the petition filed by former Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves Jr., upholding the validity of search warrants that led to charges for illegal possession.

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson officially opened the 30th Panaad sa Negros Festival, celebrating three decades of unity and resilience in the region.

A barangay health aide was killed and 11 others were injured in a truck collision on a downhill road in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. The incident occurred on Friday morning.

For now, only indispensable out-of-the-province trips that cannot reasonably be postponed or conducted remotely will be allowed

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has documented several notable fauna and flora species within Tinagong Dagat, located in the Northern Negros Natural Park (NNNP) in the Philippines, following a recent assessment.

New voter registrants in the Negros Island Region (NIR) of the Philippines have reached 172,680 as of March 28, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) NIR.

Fred Salanga’s influence was seen in the generation of broadcasters he mentored, as he not only reported the news but also taught others to handle it with integrity and courage

Police Master Sergeant Fernando Marfa died while attempting to rescue two people swept away in a river in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental. The Philippine National Police will grant him posthumous recognition for his bravery.

Human trafficking charges are being considered against former Negros Oriental Rep. Jacinto “Jing” Paras for an alleged “honey trap” scheme targeting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto and Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla.

The Philippine Supreme Court has granted temporary protection to four human rights workers based in Negros against top military officials, including the newly appointed Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff.

Former Negros Oriental Rep. Jing Paras has requested copies of records from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) related to allegations of a 'honey trap' involving him and Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste.

Seven short films from the Negros Island Region are being used in Philippine classrooms as part of the Department of Education's nationwide anti-bullying campaign, aiming to foster empathy through student stories.

Lawmakers in the Philippines are expected to determine whether efforts to postpone the November 2 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) will move forward when Congress resumes session.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has begun distributing P113.5 million in emergency cash transfers to over 11,000 farmers in Negros whose farms were impacted by a red-striped soft scale insect infestation.

Residents displaced by a wildfire in Villamanta are enduring difficult conditions in temporary shelters, while Chapinería is described as 'ground zero' with widespread devastation from the fast-moving flames.

E.B. Magalona town in Negros Occidental, Philippines, has created a Municipal Crab Industry Task Force to address the economic crisis in its blue swimming crab industry following a US export ban.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will provide emergency cash transfers to small sugar farmers in Negros Island Region (NIR) whose farms have been infested by Red-stripped Small-Scale Insects (RSSI).

Caritas Philippines has expressed alarm over a wastewater spill affecting the Tañon Strait Protected Landscape, a significant marine protected area between Cebu and Negros islands.

Philippine National Police announced the arrest of three suspects involved in the killing of marine biologist Kent Carpenter, with two apprehended by Negros Island Region Police.

A Philippine representative, Manuel Ko, has called for a swift and impartial investigation into the killing of a trader and his companion in Negros Occidental.

Two individuals, including a businessman previously linked to the New People’s Army, were discovered dead with multiple gunshot wounds in Victorias City, Negros Occidental.

The Canlaon volcano in the Philippines erupted on Thursday, sending an ash cloud 3 kilometers into the sky. Authorities have issued an alert following the eruption on Negros Island.

A volcanic eruption occurred on Negros Island in the Philippines, causing ashfall in surrounding areas, covering vehicles and crops, and leading to school suspensions in affected regions like San Carlos and Canlaon.

A fuel tanker truck in Barangay Palaka, Valladolid, Negros, plowed into food carts, killing a 36-year-old vendor and injuring two teenagers. The driver allegedly fell asleep at the wheel.

Bacolod City and La Libertad town in Negros Oriental province have confirmed new cases of African Swine Fever (ASF), leading to intensified biosecurity and border control measures.

Montenegro's Europe Now! party has been accepted into the European People's Party (EPP), which its leader Spajić states will lead to more direct communication.

Local government units in Negros Occidental, Philippines, are scaling up biosecurity measures to protect the multi-million peso livestock industry and the livelihoods of hog raisers from African Swine Fever (ASF).

A highly destructive red-striped soft-scale insect (RSSI) has spread from sugarcane to other crops in Negros Occidental, Philippines, prompting the governor to create a province-wide task force to prevent further spread.

Negros Occidental will remain under a state of calamity as Red Striped Soft-Scale Insects have infested over 32% of the province's sugarcane fields, according to Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson.

A lawmaker in Negros Occidental, Philippines, is advocating for a "state of calamity" assessment and the formation of a provincial task force to combat a rapidly spreading infestation of the red-striped soft scale insect.

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has intensified efforts to prevent the spread of red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestation in sugarcane fields across at least 150 villages in Negros Occidental, Philippines.

The Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (PhilExport) expressed concern over the U.S. suspension of Philippine blue crab imports, which could impact thousands of workers and fisherfolk.

The Bago Negros Energy Corp. (BNEC) has broken ground for the construction of a 150-megawatt wind power project in Bago City, Negros Island Region. This project marks the first of its kind in the region.

MANILA, Philippines — A police officer in the Police Regional Office Negros Island Region (PRO NIR) is under investigation for allegedly extorting an applicant in exchange for assistance to enter the…

Kanlaon Volcano in the Negros Island Region of the Philippines emitted ash on Saturday morning, with authorities maintaining Alert Level 2.

Over 440 young people from Iloilo and Negros Occidental participated in recent sessions focused on online safety, cybersecurity, and digital behavior, aimed at navigating the digital world responsibly.

Residents of Barangay Tamlang in Escalante City, Negros Occidental, who evacuated following an encounter between soldiers and New People’s Army guerrillas, have returned home. This follows an incident where an Army soldier was killed in a clash with the NPA.

The National Democratic Front of the Philippines-Negros (NDFP-Negros) has rejected proposals for localized peace talks in Negros Occidental, asserting that genuine peace negotiations must occur on a national scale.

Residents of Central Negros, Philippines, are expected to face increased electricity rates next month due to tightening power supply conditions, according to the local utility Negros Electric and Power Corp.

The General Alliance of Workers Associations (GAWA) in Negros expressed disappointment after the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-Western Visayas dismissed their petition for a pay hike.

A dry spell has led to P16.2 million in crop damage, affecting rice and high-value crops in Negros Occidental, Philippines, between April and May.

Groups are protesting alleged surveillance activities at a mortuary in Negros where the remains of Vince Francis Dingding, a former UP Cebu student leader and alleged rebel, are being held. Cauayan Mayor John Rey Tabujara stated that Dingding would be given a decent burial.

Vince Francis Dingding, a UP Cebu student leader and computer science graduate who became a full-time Red fighter, was killed in a clash in Negros, prompting community mourning.

Law enforcement operatives intercepted an illegal shipment of contraband cigarettes worth over P40 million and arrested 10 individuals in Basay, Negros Oriental.

Five suspected New People's Army (NPA) rebels were killed in recent encounters with government forces across southern Negros and Negros Occidental.

A 50-year-old suspect has been arrested for allegedly defrauding victims by convincing them to exchange money for black-painted notes, promising a chemical solution would restore them, with the real amount potentially much higher.

This article describes a journey into the history, rich architectural heritage, and gastronomy of Guadalajara, following Don Quijote's route and visiting the "black villages."

The August Twenty-One Movement (Atom) has called for an impartial investigation into the deaths of 19 individuals killed by Army troops in Negros Occidental last month, citing questions raised by autopsies of five bodies.

Negros Occidental has been cited by the Department of Energy as a leader in renewable energy transition and aims to save P1 billion by shifting to solar power.

Forensic pathologist Raquel Fortun raised concerns about the poor handling of bodies from last month's killings in Negros Occidental, citing issues like misidentified remains and missing clothing, which complicate investigations.

A fact-checking report confirmed that flags were digitally added to a photo claimed to be taken before a Negros encounter, a move described by a rights group as 'red-tagging.'

An opinion piece discusses how social media amplifies referee errors and VAR controversies in football, often overshadowing the enjoyment of the game itself.

Approximately 150 hectares of grassland and some trees are on fire within the 4-kilometer permanent danger zone of Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island, Philippines.

The municipal council of Toboso in Negros Occidental has unanimously declared the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front of the Philippines (CPP-NPA-NDFP) as “persona non grata.”

The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) has expressed concern over an increase in New People’s Army (NPA) recruitment following a recent clash in Negros Occidental, Philippines.

Nineteen individuals, including two Filipino-Americans, were killed in a "clash" in Negros Occidental, prompting an investigation by the Commission on Human Rights.

A student from the University of the Philippines has been identified among those killed in a military encounter in Negros Occidental, prompting the University of the Philippines Open University to call for a transparent investigation.

MANILA, Philippines — Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island Region emitted ash on Saturday, producing plumes that rose 300 meters above its crater, according to the state seismologist.

Fresh clashes in Negros, Philippines, have resulted in multiple fatalities, including an alleged rebel, a university student, and a journalist. Authorities also reported seizing two firearms during the confrontations.

A clash in Negros Occidental led to the death of a University of the Philippines student leader and the arrest of five alleged New People's Army (NPA) rebels. The incident highlights ongoing conflict in the region.

RJ Nichole Ledesma, a poet, human rights activist, and journalist, was among 19 individuals killed in a violent incident that occurred on Sunday in Toboso, Negros Occidental.

Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered heightened security measures in Negros Occidental following a recent clash between government forces and the New People’s Army.

Spain's Ministry of Transport reports that half of the 90 critical issues identified in the Rodalies commuter rail network crisis have been resolved, with the remaining 45 expected to be fixed before summer.

Government forces in the central Philippines killed at least 10 Maoist guerrillas during several gun battles on Negros island, marking a deadly escalation in the decades-old insurgency.

MANILA, Philippines — The Court of Appeals has affirmed the legality of the search warrants for firearms and explosives in the house and fighting cocks farm of former Negros Oriental Rep.

Jeepney drivers in Negros Occidental, Philippines, are resorting to side jobs and 'odd-even scheme' trips due to the severe impact of the oil crisis on their livelihoods.

The New People's Army (NPA) has claimed responsibility for the killing of a former councilor in Isabela, Negros Occidental, which occurred on Sunday, April 12. A spokesperson for the Romeo Nanta Comma issued a statement regarding the incident.

Transport groups in the Philippines, including Manibela and Bayan Negros, have announced a multi-day strike starting April 15 to protest rising fuel prices and the government's response.

An Indian national and four others were wounded in a daytime shooting spree in Silay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines, reportedly sparked by a personal grudge.

Montenegro's Deputy Prime Minister has indicated that there is resistance to the country's swift accession to the European Union. This statement highlights potential hurdles in their path towards EU membership.

The Generoso Reyes Gamboa Ancestral House in Silay City, Negros Occidental, was officially declared a heritage house by the National Historical Institute under Board Resolution No. 3, s. 1993, on April 6, 1993.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will begin distributing P240 million in fuel subsidies to 48,000 tricycle drivers on Negros Island, while also warning the public about text scams falsely claiming to be part of the P5,000 cash aid rollout for eligible public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers.

Hog raisers in Negros Occidental are requesting a minimum liveweight price of P160 to P170 per kilo, as African swine fever outbreaks have driven farmgate prices below production costs.

BACOLOD CITY — The provincial government of Negros Oriental has ordered the suspension of classes across all levels in public and private schools on Friday, Aug.

Negros Occidental in the Philippines has intensified efforts to combat red-striped soft scale insects (RSSI) on sugarcane plantations by deploying pathogenic fungi across more than 77 hectares of affected fields.

Over 111 metric tons of hazardous medical waste, accumulated for more than three decades in four government hospitals in Negros Occidental, have been successfully removed and transported for proper disposal.

BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — Tycoon Enrique Razon Jr.’s Negros Electric and Power Corp.

Over P200 million in financial assistance was distributed to 3,005 graduating college students from 601 barangays in Negros Occidental under the Presidential Assistance to Barangays program. Each student received P20,000.

Over 1,000 sugarcane farmers in Negros Occidental, Philippines, are receiving more than P10 million in emergency cash assistance due to a red-striped soft scale insect infestation.

A record-breaking techno rave took place in the Monegros desert over the weekend, attracting approximately 60,000 people who enjoyed uninterrupted dancing.

Cypriot police have filed approximately 100 charges against journalist Makarios Drousiotis and a woman known as 'Sandy' following an investigation into allegations of fabricated messages and false claims.

Spanish DJ Karpin, a pioneer of breakbeat music, is experiencing a career resurgence and is scheduled to perform for 50,000 people at the Monegros Festival.

Local officials in Iloilo and Negros Occidental have expressed support for stronger protection of municipal waters. This move was welcomed by the fisherfolk group Pamalakaya.

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson announced that the provincial government will adopt an environmentally friendly approach to combat the red-striped soft-scale insect (RSSI) infestation in sugarcane fields.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued proclamations to designate additional land for existing ecozones in Cavite and Batangas, and to create a new information technology park in Negros Oriental.

A sudden whirlwind struck coastal areas in Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, early Thursday, damaging 20 houses and blowing off their roofs.

Police are investigating the death of an unidentified man whose hogtied and wrapped body was discovered by farm workers in a field in Bago City, Negros Occidental.

A report on Brazil's nine most populous states reveals that 28,799 people have died in police actions since 2019, with young Black individuals from peripheral areas being the primary victims.

Sugar farmers and workers on Negros Island in the Philippines are calling for an audit of funds allocated to combat the red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) reinfestation, which continues to devastate thousands of hectares of sugar farms.

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson urged stronger coordination to address threats to the agricultural sector and youth violence, warning that economic disruptions and social issues could undermine peace and order.

The provincial government of Capiz, Philippines, has imposed a ban on the entry of live pigs, pork, pork products, and related livestock shipments from Iloilo Province and Negros Island to protect its swine industry from African Swine Fever (ASF).

A Grade 9 student was stabbed by a Grade 10 student in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, Philippines, reportedly due to an old grudge.

El Nacimiento, a small town in Coahuila, Mexico, is striving to preserve the identity, memory, and traditions of its ancestors, who are the only community in Mexico descended from US slaves who fled Texas.

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has initiated drone and manual spraying of insecticides in sugarcane fields across Negros and Panay, Philippines. This action aims to contain the spread of the destructive red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI).

Negros Occidental in the Philippines has successfully revived its crab farming enterprise by adopting new all-weather technology, enabling entrepreneurs to harvest and fatten mud crabs even in challenging conditions.

The provincial government of Negros Occidental announced its decision to continue implementing a four-day compressed workweek, with local town and city governments having the discretion to decide their own work schedules.

An opinion piece discusses 'social racism' directed at Portuguese citizens, particularly those from ethnic minorities. The author draws parallels to historical colonial attitudes, suggesting the underlying racism remains fundamentally the same.

A new catalog of gravitational wave detections includes 161 new events attributed to record-breaking collisions of black holes.

Senator Cayetano has advised Senate staff to choose 'with conscience' who to follow, while a Negros solon urged local government units to declare Cayetano 'persona non grata'.

The Department of Labor and Employment-Negros Island Region (DOLE-NIR) has begun distributing financial assistance to sugarcane workers in Negros Occidental who were adversely affected by a recent typhoon.

The state weather bureau forecasts that Negros Occidental in the Philippines will likely be spared from the El Niño dry spell, even as other parts of the country are expected to be affected.

Officials in Negros Occidental, Philippines, have endorsed a proposal by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. for localized peace talks with communist rebels following recent clashes in the province.

The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) has declared Negros Island as the primary location for alleged 'spy-tagging' killings of civilians, which they attribute to the Communist Party of the Philippines.

Families of at least three of the 19 alleged New People’s Army (NPA) members killed in an encounter in Toboso, Negros Occidental, have requested exhumation and postmortem examinations. The incident occurred on April 19.

The family of an former University of the Philippines Cebu student leader, who was killed in a clash in Negros, has declined to claim his remains. Government officials, including the NTF-Elcac, have commented on his death, linking it to alleged 'terror grooming'.

Warm and humid conditions are forecast to continue across most parts of the Visayas region in the Philippines, with isolated rainshowers and thunderstorms due to localized weather patterns and easterlies. Iloilo and Negros are expected to experience a heat index of 36°C.

A United Methodist pastor and international human rights advocate was barred from entering the Philippines while en route to join a fact-finding mission on recent killings in Negros Occidental.

A fact-finding team reported that six of the 19 people killed in an April 19 encounter in Toboso, Negros Occidental, were civilian peasant advocates, contradicting the military's claim that all were combatants.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) rejected derogatory 'corned beef' remarks made about those killed in a recent clash in Negros, urging respect for the deceased.

The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) praised Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson's confirmation of an April 19 encounter between military units and the New People's Army (NPA).

The Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power) announced a three-month suspension of electricity service disconnections and flexible payment schemes in Bacolod City, following a directive from the Energy Regulatory Commission.

Negros Occidental's third District Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez announced plans for a P1-billion convention center in Silay City, targeted for completion by late 2027 or early 2028, alongside airport upgrades to boost the local economy.

Forensic pathologist Raquel Fortun has criticized the poor handling of bodies from last month's Toboso killings in Negros Occidental, noting issues like misidentified remains and missing clothing that complicate investigations.

The Philippine Army has recognized two soldiers who sustained injuries in separate encounters with alleged communist rebels in Negros Occidental, including a deadly April 19 clash in Toboso town that resulted in 19 fatalities.

The US embassy in Manila confirmed the deaths of two Americans in an April 19 clash between the Philippine military and the New People’s Army in Toboso, Negros Occidental, and subsequently warned US citizens about ongoing military operations.

Philippine authorities and officials are initiating or calling for several investigations into various issues. These include the Bureau of Customs turning over cars for a tax probe, a representative seeking an inquiry into a Negros Occidental clash, and a call for a full-scale probe into a specific network.

General Romeo Brawner Jr. made his final visit to the Western Mindanao Command as Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, marking his farewell from the post. During his tenure, he addressed various security concerns, including the Daulah Islamiyah terrorists in Lanao del Sur and the New People's Army recruitment.

The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) released the names of 19 casualties from an incident in Barangay Salamanca, Toboso, Negros Occidental, claiming 10 were armed revolutionaries and nine were civilians.

Nineteen people, including two Americans suspected of being communist rebels, were killed in a clash in Negros Occidental, prompting authorities to launch investigations into the incident.

Following a deadly clash in Negros that resulted in 19 deaths, various groups including the Commission on Human Rights, lawmakers, and rights organizations are calling for or launching independent investigations into the incident.

MANILA, Philippines — Allegedly counterfeit cigarettes worth P784 million were confiscated by the police in Negros Occidental, leading to the arrest of 10 Chinese individuals, the Department of the…

Human rights organizations in the Philippines are demanding an investigation into the deaths of 19 individuals on Negros Island.

A deadly clash in Negros Occidental resulted in 19 fatalities, with authorities identifying six victims, including a local journalist.

Nine Chinese nationals and four Filipinos were arrested in Bago City, Negros Occidental, after authorities discovered an illegal cigarette manufacturing operation in a warehouse.

San Carlos Bishop Gerardo Alminaza issued a pastoral letter mourning the deaths of 19 suspected rebels in Negros Occidental, while the University of the Philippines Office of the Student Regent condemned the continued militarization on Negros Island.

Jane Landers is leading the largest digital fund on slave societies, investigating Black slaves who escaped from English America to Spanish territories like Florida, Cuba, or Colombia. The research uncovers secret archives detailing their journeys.

BACOLOD CITY—A total of P240 million in Presidential Assistance for Farmers and Fisherfolk (PAFF) will be distributed to 102,237 sugarcane farmers, 70,415 of whom are from the Visayas, according to…

The Panaad festival in Negros Occidental, Philippines, has commenced, facing criticism over its P50-million budget which critics argue could have been used to aid struggling residents.

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has reminded local government units in Negros to ensure no human activity within the 4-kilometer permanent danger zone of Kanlaon Volcano.

Operatives in Negros Occidental, Philippines, seized P25 million worth of smuggled cigarettes and arrested a truck driver during a pre-dawn operation in Himamaylan City.

A group of women in a village in Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, is teaching young learners to make reading an enjoyable and empowering activity. They aim to address learning gaps for both in-school and out-of-school youth.

MANILA, Philippines — Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island emitted ash on Thursday, producing a grayish plume above its summit crater, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs)…

Police in the Negros Island Region have activated a comprehensive Ligtas Summer Vacation (SUMVAC) deployment, mobilizing over 1,000 personnel from March 29 to May 31 to ensure a safe environment for travelers.

MANILA, Philippines — The request for protective custody for Ramil Madriaga, former aide to Vice President Sara Duterte, arises from his fear that former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr.