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Phivolcs records 136 earthquakes at Kanlaon Volcano in 24 hours
State volcanologists remind the public that Kanlaon Volcano has been under Alert Level 1 since March 11, which means it is in a period of unrest
Phivolcs: Kanlaon Volcano under close watch as earthquakes hit
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology records at least 81 earthquakes at Kanlaon Volcano in a 10-hour period
10 killed in Negros Island shootings in 6 days
The killings occur from June 12 to 17
Phivolcs raises Alert Level 1 for Kanlaon Volcano
Kanlaon Volcano is now 'at an abnormal condition and has entered a period of unrest,' says Phivolcs on Wednesday, March 11
TIMELINE: Killings in Negros
In just 10 days in the month of July, 21 people are killed in Negros. Police have yet to determine motives for the killings.
Christian churches fear more PNP, AFP in Negros may mean more deaths
The National Council of Churches in the Philippines says that rights of the citizens to speak and organize should be respected, amid rampant red-tagging of human rights organizations
Duterte to 'fill up' Negros Island with military troops
'I will never declare martial law, except in Mindanao because it is really needed there, because of rebellion,' says President Rodrigo Duterte, as he ruled out a martial law declaration in Negros Island
Duterte rules out martial law in Negros, for now
'Martial law will only be enforced in accordance with the Constitution,' says Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo
Peace and order in Negros 'remains normal' – Albayalde
Top cop General Oscar Albayalde says the police are 'doing everything' to keep President Rodrigo Duterte from using emergency powers to address the spate of killings in Negros Island
Robredo questions martial law as solution to Negros killings
Vice President Leni Robredo urges authorities to find the suspects behind the killings in Negros Oriental instead
Negros island killings have 'very low' chance of spilling over to Zamboanga del Norte – army
While army intelligence 'said the chances are very low,' according to Lt. Colonel Rufino de Leon, it is still possible for the NPA to create diversionary attacks'
PNP sees no need for martial law in Negros: 'It's under control'
The Philippine National Police says all its units in Negros Island 'remain on full alert and vigilant to thwart and prevent occurrence of crimes and killings'
Amid Negros killings, Duterte warns of doing ‘something drastic’
President Rodrigo Duterte says he will have guns issued to fire fighters so they can help in maintaining peace and order
Duterte 'can declare martial law' in Negros to stop violence, says Panelo
Malacañang says President Rodrigo Duterte would 'certainly' make the declaration if recommended by security officials, but Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana says there is no need for it at this time
Otso Diretso bets want to restore Negros Island Region
Otso Diretso senatorial candidate and Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano, who was born and raised in Sipalay City in Negros Occidental, says he supports the return of the Negros Island Region
Robredo questions Duterte order vs 'lawless violence'
Vice President Leni Robredo says Malacañang should justify its use of the term 'lawless violence,' as many people worry about creeping martial law
Duterte orders more soldiers, cops in Bicol, Samar, Negros Island
(UPDATED) This is to 'suppress lawless violence and acts of terror' in those areas, according to Memorandum Order 32 which also reinforces guidelines for the implementation of a state of national emergency
Malacañang condemns killing of human rights lawyer Benjamin Ramos
Blaming Ramos' slaying on the government is 'baseless' and 'reckless,' says Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo
'Mabinay 6' lawyer shot dead in Negros Occidental
(UPDATED) Human rights lawyer Benjamin Ramos was in front of a store near the public plaza in Kabankalan City when he was shot at close range by two unidentified men
Negros bishops tell Duterte: Don't rush federalism
The bishops of Negros Island insist 'that the voice of the people and not that of self-serving politicians be reflected in any constitutional change'
Mount Kanlaon remains restive, records 1,217 quakes in 24 hours
Mount Kanlaon is still on Alert Level 2, which means the volcano is undergoing a moderate level of unrest
After Negros Island Region abolition, Duterte hopes 2 provinces remain united
'May this dislocation foster solidarity and camaraderie,' President Rodrigo Duterte says at the opening rites of the Buglasan Festival at Dumaguete City
NBI raids house of Bacolod cop, seizes firearms, drugs
SPO1 Joshua Barile claims the confiscated firearms were evidence from police raids, while the packets of suspected shabu were allegedly planted
Negros Catholic leaders hit double standard in drug war
The 4 dioceses in Negros Island say the Duterte administration s war on drugs is based on a shortsighted and superficial understanding of the problem
Abolition of Negros Island Region: Good or bad news?
The Negros Island Region was probably not a good idea in the first place
Military claims Negros Island citizens offering P100,000 for arrest of rebels, terrorists
Major General Jon Aying explains the citizens funding this are capable of paying up to P20 million or P100 000 for 200 rebels or terrorists
No employee displacement with Negros Region abolition – DILG
The DILG finds a way to keep Negrosanons inside the now divided island
Retain Negros Island regional offices, local execs urge Malacañang
Under the NIR 14 regional offices are housed in Bacolod City Negros Occidental while 16 others are in Dumaguete City Negros Oriental
Contractuals will be worst hit by dissolution of Negros Island Region
While non permanent hires worry regulars may need to relocate to Dumaguete – at least 200 kilometers away from their present office in Bacolod City
DILG exec urges fellow Negrosanons to respect end of NIR
DILG undersecretary Jesus Hinlo says he respects the administration s priorities even if it excludes the long time dream of his people
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Roxas, Negros officials disappointed over Duterte decision to dissolve NIR
UPDATED Former interior secretary Manuel Roxas II a Negrense through his mother had spearheaded efforts to create the region
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Duterte dissolves Negros Island Region
President Rodrigo Duterte s new executive order returns Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental to Western Visayas and Central Visayas respectively
Negros Island, Soccsksargen climb to top 5 as Palarong Pambansa 2017 closes
Negros Island Region ends this year’s Palarong Pambansa with 26 gold medals 27 silvers and 36 bronze medals improving all of their medal haul from last year’s 21 28 39
NCR survives C. Luzon to arrange final date vs NIR in secondary softball
Aliza Pichon and Shirlette Maygay lead the NCR softbelles to a 2 1 win against Central Luzon
Central, Western Visayas survive secondary boys tennis knock-outs
Gener Francis Lambayan of Region VII survives NIR s KC Baran while Alfrancis Andrade of Region VI wins a nail biter against Mimaropa s MP Ong
NIR stuns defending champion NCR in secondary baseball event
The win clinches the first seed in the grouping for the Negros Island Region in the Palarong Pambansa 2017
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Negros Island's top drug suspect tags local execs, cops, media
Drug suspect Ricky Serenio claims that every week his group gave P30 000 to P500 000 to its protectors in government
Negrenses sign manifesto urging Duterte to keep Negros Island Region
We are appealing for the retention of NIR to allow us to continue to exist and flourish says Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr as he notes the NIR is the country s 5th richest region
VIRAL: Lens-shaped clouds over Kanlaon Volcano amaze netizens
Netizens comment on the beauty of the lenticular clouds or lens shaped clouds that developed over the active volcano
Save Negros Island Region, local officials ask Duterte
Interior Undersecretary for Public Safety Jesus Hinlo Jr receives the appeal from the people of the Negros Island Region
Zubiri, Aquino oppose abolition of Negros Island Region
Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno says the newly created region is requesting P19 billion which the national government can spend on other priorities
DILG Negros chief found dead in Valenzuela City condo
DILG regional director Margie Biligan described as a dedicated civil servant was in Metro Manila to attend a seminar
Don’t dissolve Negros Island Region, lawmakers ask Duterte
10 Negrense lawmakers write an appeal to the President
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Duterte to sign EO dissolving Negros Island Region 'soon' – Diokno
The supposed P19 billion cost of creating the new region is not affordable given the Duterte administration s other priorities says the Budget Secretary
Negrenses weigh in on possible dissolution of Negros Island Region
Several locals express their dismay online pointing out that the creation of the NIR brings benefits for the area s economy and disaster management among others
