December 12, 2023 - Negros Now Daily

Jed’s 20th Year in the Music Industry

December 12, 2023

• AV DEL CARMEN Internationally-acclaimed Ilonggo singer and songwriter Jed Madela (John Edward Tiña Tajanlangit in real life) is holding the ‘Here and Now Concert’ on Dec. 10 to celebrate

Hard work and faith

December 12, 2023

Of the dozens of interesting sidebar stories among 2023 bar passers is the awe-inspiring account of Rosula Calacala, a native of Isabela province.

Jesus is ‘Paskwa’

December 12, 2023

Have you ever wondered why Filipinos translate “Christmas” as “Pasko” or in Hiligaynon/Ilonggo as “Paskwa”?

3K Capitol employees undergo drug testing

December 12, 2023

Some 3,000 employees and elected officials of the Negros Occidental provincial government are undergoing mandatory drug testing in compliance with the memorandum-circular issued by the Civil Service Commission.

Avail of pension loan, SSS retirees urged

December 12, 2023

The Social Security System is encouraging its retiree-pensioners to take advantage of its low-interest Pension Loan Program (PLP) for their immediate financial needs, instead of borrowing from “sangla-ATM” lenders.

BTAO: Modernized jeeps sufficient in case of transport protest Dec. 13

December 12, 2023

Operators of modernized jeepneys in Bacolod City are prepared to cater to commuters in case the planned protest of a transport group will push through on Wednesday, Dec. 13.

‘No holiday ceasefire with NPA’

December 12, 2023

There will be no holiday ceasefire with remnants of the New People’s Army (NPA) in the Visayas, Visayas Command chief Lt. Gen. Benedict Arevalo said yesterday.

EB Magalona mayor named one of WV’s outstanding men

December 12, 2023

Mayor Marvin Malacon of E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental has been recognized as one of the 15 Outstanding Men and Women of Western Visayas for 2023 by non- government organization (NGO) Keep on Talking.

20 Capitol employees to lose jobs next year

December 12, 2023

Negros Occidental Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz II announced yesterday that the employment of some 20 provincial government personnel will not be renewed starting next year.

Solid waste management compliant LGUs known

December 12, 2023

Twelve cities and towns in Negros Occidental are finalists in this year’s provincial search for Best LGUs Compliant with Republic Act 9003, or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.

Jed’s 20th Year in the Music Industry

Hard work and faith

Jesus is ‘Paskwa’

3K Capitol employees undergo drug testing

Avail of pension loan, SSS retirees urged

BTAO: Modernized jeeps sufficient in case of transport protest Dec. 13

‘No holiday ceasefire with NPA’

EB Magalona mayor named one of WV’s outstanding men

20 Capitol employees to lose jobs next year

Solid waste management compliant LGUs known

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