The Visayan Daily Star

24/02/2026

LOOK: Human skeletal remains were discovered by a laborer in a sugarcane field at Hacienda Maria Cecilia, Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental, earlier today

Personnel from the Moises Padilla Municipal Police Station and the MDRRMO responded to the site to recover the remains and associated clothing found scattered within the field.

This is the second discovery in three days, following a similar incident in Hda. Lillia, Brgy. Crossing Magallon, on February 21.*

📷: Moises Padilla DRRMO

24/02/2026

Several private institutions in Bacolod, including University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos, Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod, University of St. La Salle, and St. Scholastica’s Academy, have suspended classes for tomorrow, February 25, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution.

La Consolacion College Bacolod will observe a half-day schedule while public schools will maintain regular classes in accordance with the national ‘Special Working Day.’

24/02/2026

LOOK: Bacolod City is providing full support to its 902 student-athletes for the first-ever Negros Island Region Athletic Association Meet 2026 by providing new uniforms, gear, and a P10,500 allowance for each participant.*

24/02/2026

This can only mean that our communication with God should be genuine, sincere and authentic. It’s about being honest about our thoughts, feelings and struggles. It should express our true intentions and desires.

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This can only mean that our communication with God should be genuine, sincere and authentic. It’s about being honest about our thoughts, feelings and

24/02/2026

Tomorrow, February 25, which commemorates the bloodless EDSA People Power revolution that ousted the Marcos family from power in 1986, is largely considered a significant point in Filipino history, but will not be a non-working holiday again this year, despite being the 40th year commemoration of that momentous event.

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Tomorrow, February 25, which commemorates the bloodless EDSA People Power revolution that ousted the Marcos family from power in 1986, is largely

24/02/2026

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) recently said that intellectual property filings from Philippine universities, colleges, and research institutions have reached a new record high in 2025, as IP filings with its Innovation and Technology Support Offices (ITSOs) surged 43.7 percent to 3,242, which surpasses the previous record of 2,257 in 2024.

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The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) recently said that intellectual property filings from Philippine universities, colleges, and

24/02/2026

The Municipality of Pulupandan in Negros Occidental celebrated its 21st Salapan Festival and 109th Annual Town Fiesta on February 21 with the theme: “Heritage in Motion-One Beat, One Salapan Spirit.”

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• ANDREW ALTAREJOS CHAMPION. Tribu Pagcubay - Quatro, composed of Barangays Pag-ayon, C**o, Ubay, and Zone 4 was champion during the 21st Salapan Festival

24/02/2026

With the aim of strengthening community-based efforts to improve the health and nutrition of mothers and children during the first 1,000 days of life, the Barangay First 1,000 Days (BF1KD) Phase 3 Project was launched on Monday at the Provincial Capitol Social Hall in Bacolod City.

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With the aim of strengthening community-based efforts to improve the health and nutrition of mothers and children during the first 1,000 days of life, the

24/02/2026

The Bacolod City Government, through the Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD), has recorded a total of 796 senior citizens as eligible to receive benefits under the Ladderized Centenarian Program this year.

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• THERESA MAE DULMAN The Bacolod City Government, through the Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD), has recorded a total of 796 senior

24/02/2026

Four police personnel of the Police Regional Office – Negros Island Region were recognized on Monday by the Philippine National Police for their exemplary performance and significant accomplishments in anti-illegal drug operations and the arrest of a most wanted person.

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• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Four police personnel of the Police Regional Office – Negros Island Region were recognized on Monday by the Philippine National

24/02/2026

About P632,000 worth of suspected smuggled ci******es were seized by the police on February 23 at Park Homes 2 in Barangay Washington, Escalante City, Negros Occidental.

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• GILBERT P. BAYORAN / THERESA MAE DULMAN About P632,000 worth of suspected smuggled ci******es were seized by the police on February 23 at Park Homes 2

24/02/2026

A series of anti-drug operations on February 22 in Negros Island Region led to the apprehension of 10 drug suspects, including a mother and her daughter, and the confiscation of about P904,000 worth of suspected shabu.

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• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A series of anti-drug operations on February 22 in Negros Island Region led to the apprehension of 10 drug suspects, including a