PRO-NIR operatives arrested an 18-year-old high-value drug personality and confiscated P734,400 worth of shabu in Victorias City, Negros Occidental. Read the full report on the latest major anti-drug operation.
A 10-year-old boy was injured in Bago City after a Santa hat containing firecracker powder exploded. Separately, a fire in Kabankalan City destroyed 9 houses, displacing 91 people. Read the latest updates.
Two men crashed their car in Binalbagan, Negros Occidental on Christmas Day. Their attempt to flee led to their arrest and the seizure of P544,000 worth of suspected shabu.
The 11th Infantry Division brought holiday joy to Minis Island, Sulu, with a community outreach featuring tree-planting and gift-giving. See how the military spreads Christmas spirit.
Santa Fe LGU prohibits swimming and activities near Pooc cliffs after MGB finds geological instability. Stay safe this holiday season.
Santa Fe LGU prohibits swimming and bathing near Pooc cliffs on Bantayan Island after a geological assessment found falling rocks and unstable conditions. Other tourist spots remain open.
PRO-NIR, led by BGen Arnold Thomas Ibay, spread joy to 100 kids in E.B. Magalona with a gift-giving drive. The initiative highlights police compassion beyond law enforcement.
Frank Vicoy and Nico Ornopia win Tour de Cebu 2025 Grand Champions title in a 1972 Porsche 914. Discover the winners and stories from the historic 1000km sports car rally across Negros.
PRO-NIR inaugurates the new Bacong Municipal Police Station, enhancing law enforcement and community safety through strengthened LGU partnership. Read about this milestone for Negros Oriental.
A veteran Filipino seafarer in Hamburg stumbles upon a logbook entry for a non-existent ship, the M/B Camotes, leading to a terrifying connection to a tragic 1970s maritime disaster in the Philippines. Discover the full story.
PRO-NIR increases patrols and checkpoints for Christmas safety in Negros Island. Public urged to stay vigilant and report suspicious activities.
South Korea calls on Japan to fully implement its Unesco commitments to acknowledge forced Korean labor at the Sado gold mines. Read the latest on this historical dispute.
Negros Occidental's provincial board greenlights P85 million in Service Recognition Incentive and gratuity pay for employees. Bacolod City also approves similar benefits, aiming for pre-Christmas release.
DENR staff document a rare leucistic Philippine Pied Fantail during a patrol in Great Sta. Cruz Island, Zamboanga. A unique genetic sighting for conservation. Read more.
Police in Negros Island Region recover P365,000 worth of smuggled cigarettes in two separate operations. Community tips lead to successful busts, protecting local revenue. #LawEnforcement #NegrosOriental
A total of 244 new police recruits have officially joined the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region in a ceremony in Bacolod City. They now begin rigorous training to serve and protect the community.
Toboso Mayor Richard Jaojoco prohibits all government employees from creating social media content during office hours to uphold professionalism. Violations face administrative action.
Bacolod City Hall employees will get a P30,000 performance bonus by Dec 31. The P45M fund was approved by the City Council. Negros Occidental provincial staff will also receive the incentive.
RAFI Microfinance's Kaagapay Outreach delivers free medical, psychological aid to communities in Cebu & Negros hit by earthquake and typhoon. See how they're helping rebuild lives.
Bacolod Rep. Alfredo Benitez files a resolution for an inquiry into the Slow Food Movement in Negros Occidental to assess its potential for sustainable development in the Visayas. Read more.
DAR Negros Island Region empowers thousands of farmers with land titles, P67.6M in farm aid, and P1.79B debt condonation. See how agrarian reform transforms lives.
Police in Negros Occidental arrest the region's #1 and #8 most wanted for multiple counts of statutory rape. Authorities urge public vigilance to ensure community safety.
Police Colonel Criscente Tiguelo led a minor reshuffle at the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (Norppo) effective December 2, 2025. Read about the new assignments and the commitment to community-focused policing.
Brig. Gen. Arnold Thomas Ibay personally delivered rice and supplies to evacuees in Negros Occidental, showcasing the police force's commitment to community support beyond law enforcement.
Following Bacolod's state of calamity, DTI-led teams inspect markets to enforce a price freeze on essentials. No increases found; supply is stable. Report violations to DTI.
Negros Power has fully restored electricity to nearly 250,000 customers in Central Negros after Typhoons Tino and Uwan. Read about the swift recovery effort and community resilience.
Samal Island sees a 66% surge in domestic tourists from Jan-Aug 2025, but unstable power supply threatens future growth and investor confidence. Learn more about the island's potential.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro clarifies the sea ambulance is a prototype, not yet purchased. Awaiting presidential clearance for P50M procurement to aid island communities.
Tourism stakeholders in the BIMP-EAGA region are prioritizing cruise tourism development, capitalizing on the area's vast island networks to boost travel and connectivity.
Discover Siquijor's transformation in 'Magic Island' on The Atom Araullo Specials. Witness how this mystical island became PH's fastest-growing tourist destination. Airs Nov 30, 2025!