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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has pledged a thorough investigation and enhanced protection for media workers following the fatal shooting of radio announcer Julito 'Jaz' Calo in Negros Occidental on March 20.

BACOLOD CITY — Three alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA), tagged in a string of killings and arson incidents, were killed in an encounter with government troops in Barangay Tampalon,…

A group of development workers and their legal counsel in Negros Occidental, Philippines, have appealed to the Supreme Court for protection against alleged threats, harassment, and intimidation by police and soldiers, citing red-tagging.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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).

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.

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.

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.”

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Presidential Task Force on Media Security condemned the killing of Negros Occidental radio broadcaster Julito “Jaz” Diamante Calo and pledged to ensure justice is served, as police activated a Special Investigation Task Group to lead a region-wide manhunt for the killer.

BACOLOD CITY — A radio announcer in Himamaylan City, who is also a job order worker in the local government, was shot dead in La Castellana town, Negros Occidental on Friday afternoon.

A journalist in Negros Occidental has filed criminal and administrative complaints against judges and prosecutors, alleging harassment after he was arrested without being informed of the charges.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'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.

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

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 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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

The Presidential Task Force on Media Security condemned the killing of Negros Occidental radio broadcaster Julito “Jaz” Diamante Calo and pledged to ensure justice is served.

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — The Department of Tourism (DOT) in Central Luzon will implement a compressed four-day workweek beginning Monday (March 9) to support the national government’s call to conserve energy. The initiative comes amid rising global fuel prices linked to tensions in the Middle East. In an advisory issued late Friday night (March 6),

After criticizing two Negros Occidental public officials in a poem, journalist Erwin “Ambo” Delilan faces yet another case of unjust vexation