February 23, 2024 - Negros Now Daily

1,000 individuals displaced by armed clashes in Escalante

February 23, 2024

About 1,000 individuals were displaced by the series of encounters between New People’s Army (NPA) rebels and Philippine Army soldiers on Feb. 21 and 22 in Barangay Pinapugasan, Escalante City, Negros Occidental.

Himamaylan to pioneer rollout of e-Gov system in Negros Occ.

February 23, 2024

Himamaylan City will again pioneer an innovation in Negros Occidental, as the local government unit is poised to digitalize all government processes and transactions.

Partial closure of bridge in Mansilingan Feb. 28

February 23, 2024

The Department of Public Works and Highways Region 6 said Feb. 23 that the left side of the Mansilingan Bridge, near Bangga Pari in Brgy. Mansilingan, Bacolod City, will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic on Feb. 28, starting at 9 a.m.

Comelec-6 records 21,000 voter-applicants in 2 weeks

February 23, 2024

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) logged about 21,000 registrants in Western Visayas in the first two weeks of voter registration for the May 2025 national and local elections.

La Carlota switches on 100kW solar PV system at City Hall

February 23, 2024

The city of La Carlota in Negros Occidental took another leap towards clean energy economy, with the switching-on of the 100-kilowatt Solar PV System installed at the City Hall Feb. 22.

5th SineMargaha to premiere 7 movies on Feb. 27 in Sagay

February 23, 2024

An account of a comfort woman during World War II, addiction to action movies, and the losing tradition of coconut winemaking, are among the themes explored by filmmakers participating in the Margaha Film Festival that is set to open on the black sand beach of Brgy. Old Sagay, Sagay City, on Feb. 27.

PLDT, Smart’s all-out support for major festivals in Visayas

February 23, 2024

PLDT Inc. and its wireless subsidiary, Smart Communications Inc. (Smart), sustain their support for customers attending the Visayas’ annual festivals, ensuring best experience and exclusive perks at Sinulog in Cebu, Dinagyang in Iloilo, and Ati-Atihan in Kalibo.

‘TB-free’ Bacolod pushed as number of patients rises

February 23, 2024

An ordinance strengthening tuberculosis elimination efforts in Bacolod City hurdled second and third reading Feb. 21, as the Sangguniang Panlungsod was informed of a “very alarming” increase in the number of patients since last month.

Four soldiers injured in clash versus rebels

February 23, 2024

Four troopers of the Philippine Army’s 79th Infantry Battalion (IB) were injured in an encounter with remnants of the dismantled New People’s Army (NPA) Northern Negros Front (NNF) on Wednesday in Sitio Mansulao, Barangay Pinapugasan, Escalante City, Negros Occidental.

New NOCPPO director orders ‘all-out war’ against criminals

February 23, 2024

Following his assumption as officer-in-charge of the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO), PCol. Rainerio De Chavez yesterday ordered an all-out war against wanted persons, including illegal drug personalities and groups, and criminal gangs.

1,000 individuals displaced by armed clashes in Escalante

Himamaylan to pioneer rollout of e-Gov system in Negros Occ.

Partial closure of bridge in Mansilingan Feb. 28

Comelec-6 records 21,000 voter-applicants in 2 weeks

La Carlota switches on 100kW solar PV system at City Hall

5th SineMargaha to premiere 7 movies on Feb. 27 in Sagay

PLDT, Smart’s all-out support for major festivals in Visayas

‘TB-free’ Bacolod pushed as number of patients rises

Four soldiers injured in clash versus rebels

New NOCPPO director orders ‘all-out war’ against criminals

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