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Nov32026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

LTO lifts validity extension, sets new renewal deadlines for motorists

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has lifted the validity extension for vehicle registrations, driver's licenses, permits, and medical certificates affected by disruptions in its Land Transportation Management System (LTMS), setting new renewal deadlines for motorists.In a memorandum circular dated Oct. 26, LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao ordered the lifting of the extension after most technical issues affecting the LTMS had been substantially resolved.The earlier extension, issued on July 29, allowed motorists additional time to complete transactions without incurring penalties following system downtime and slowdowns nationwide.Under the new schedule, registrations, licenses, student permits, and medical certificates that expired in July and August 2026 may b...

Nov32026 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Dengue related deaths in NIR hit 41

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Dengue related deaths in the Negros Island Region (NIR) this year have hit 41, with children and adolescents bearing the brunt, the Department of Health (DOH) reported Tuesday, Nov. 3.Dengue cases fell by 10 percent to 7,307 during the first 10 months of 2026 compared to 8,098 in same period last year, the DOH NIR said,Younger demographics accounted for the highest concentration of illness and death.Children aged 6 to 10 years were the most affected group, logging 1,470 cases (20 percent) and 12 deaths. Adolescents aged 11 to 15 followed with 1,251 cases (17 percent) and three deaths, while children aged 1 to 5 logged 1,042 cases (14 percent) and four fatalities.Young adults aged 21 to 30 recorded 1,025 cases (14 percent) and six de...

Nov32026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Crime incidents in Negros Island drop by 31 percent in October – PRO NIR

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Total crime incidents in the Negros Island Region dropped by 30.97 percent in October 2026 compared to the same month last year, the Police Regional Office Negros Island Region (PRO NIR) reported.Police recorded 595 incidents in October this year, down from 862 in October 2025, representing a decrease of 267 cases.The decline was largely attributed to fewer public safety incidents, which fell by 69.92 percent from 399 to 120 cases.Vehicular incidents also decreased by 69.77 percent, from 397 cases in October last year to 120 this year, according to PRO-NIR data.Meanwhile, index crimes, which include serious offenses such as murder, homicide, robbery, theft, and rape, declined by 10.13 percent, from 79 to 71 incidents.The eight focus crimes also decreased by 7.79 percent...

Nov32026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Gasataya signs barangay allocations release, pushes for solar streetlights, CCTV systems

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Mayor Greg Gasataya led the review and signing of documents for the release of the barangays’ Annual Investment Program (AIP) allocations at the General Services Office (GSO) Conference Room, Tuesday, November 3.The activity follows an earlier validation and review held on October 30, where the mayor personally went over the proposed projects and budget allocations of seven barangays to ensure these aligned with community priorities before the documents were processed for release, a Bacolod City Communications Office press release said.During the review, Gasataya encouraged barangays to include solar-powered streetlights in their AIPs — especially in dimly lit areas and key locations that need better visibility. He pointed out that solar lighting would not only improve safety but a...

Nov32026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

No major incidents recorded during Undas in Negros Island – police

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No major security incidents were recorded across the Negros Island Region during the five-day observance of Undas from Oct. 29 to Nov. 2, the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) reported.In a press release, PRO-NIR said a total of 377,587 people visited cemeteries, memorial parks, and columbaria across the region during the period.The highest turnout was recorded on Nov. 2, with 182,592 visitors, police monitoring data shows.A total of 3,119 personnel from the Philippine National Police (PNP), partner agencies, and force multipliers were deployed to cemeteries, transportation hubs, major roads, and other public areas to maintain security and assist visitors.PRO-NIR Regional Director Brig. Gen. Rudecindo Reales also conducted inspections of police dep...

Nov32026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

P136K in suspected shabu seized in Bacolod

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The seized suspected shabu*PNP photoA 46-year-old construction worker was arrested after police seized approximately 20 grams of suspected shabu worth P136,000 during a buy-bust operation in Brgy. 27, Bacolod City, on Sunday, Nov. 1.The suspect, identified as alias “Argus,” is a resident of Brgy. 13 and listed as a street-level individual on the Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC) watchlist, police said.The operation was conducted at around 7:30 p.m. by personnel of Police Station 4.Police recovered eight sachets containing suspected shabu, including one used in the buy-bust transaction.Also confiscated were a P500 bill used as buy-bust money, a coin purse, and three P100 bills believed to be proceeds from illegal drug transactions.The suspect and the confiscat...

Nov32026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Sagay targets 6,000 learners under school-based civil registration program

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Sagay City is targeting to assist up to 6,000 learners through its School-Based Civil Registration Assistance Program as the initiative enters its third year of bringing birth certificates and other civil registration services directly to students.As of Nov. 3, 4,377 learners have been identified as beneficiaries, while some schools have yet to submit the names of students who need to avail themselves of the service, City Civil Registrar Engr. Vivencio Flores said in a press release from Sagay City said Tuesday .Of the identified beneficiaries, the Local Civil Registrar’s Office has already released 1,974 birth certificates, with the remaining documents scheduled for distribution through continuing school visits.Flores said LCR teams have been visiting schools across Sagay to p...

Nov32026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Gasataya joins nationwide call for ASEAN Summit support

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Gasataya delivering his message on Tuesday.*BCCO photoMayor Greg Gasataya relayed the national government’s call for unity and cooperation as the Philippines prepares to host the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Manila from November 15 to 17.He delivered the message during the flag‑raising ceremony at the Bacolod City Government Center on Tuesday, November 3, a Bacolod City Communications Office press release said.In reading the official message, the mayor highlighted the Philippines’ role as one of ASEAN’s five founding members in 1967, and its enduring commitment to building a more peaceful, prosperous, and connected Southeast Asia.The message emphasized that regional cooperation extends beyond diplomacy — it creates livelihood opportunities for farmers, fisherfo...

Nov32026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Laborer found dead near vegetable plantation in Victorias City

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A laborer was found dead beside a vegetable plantation at Hacienda Maria, Brgy. 10, Victorias City, Negros Occidental, on Monday afternoon, Nov. 2.Police identified the victim as alias “Garry,” a resident of Brgy. 10.The body was discovered at around 3:30 p.m., while authorities received a report from a concerned citizen at around 4 p.m., the Victorias police said. Responding policemen found the victim lying lifeless beside a vegetable plantation owned by a barangay kagawad.A witness told investigators that she had seen the victim standing near the plantation at around 3 p.m. and observed that he appeared to be under the influence of alcohol.Police said an initial examination found no visible external injuries or apparent signs of foul play at the scene....

Nov22026 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

₱3.09M in smuggled cigarettes seized, 3 busted in Negros Oriental

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The seized cigarettes* PNP photoPolice intercepted more than ₱3.09 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes and arrested three men during a joint anti-smuggling operation in Barangay Nagbo-alao, Basay town, Negros Oriental, on Monday morning, November 2.The Police Regional Office Negros Island Region (PRO NIR) identified the suspects as “Lom,” 25, the truck driver; and passengers “Joe,” 41, and “Ben,” 40.All three are residents of Barangay Pook in Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental.Police operatives from the Regional Intelligence Division (RID) received a tip regarding a blue Mazda truck transporting illegal tobacco products from Barangay Nagbalaye in Santa Catalina, Negros Oriental, bound for Hinoba-an.At around 7:20 a.m., a multi-agency task force intercepted t...