April 18, 2024 - Negros Now Daily

Another infant dies of pertussis; 8 cases logged in Negros Occ.

April 18, 2024

A two-month-old infant died of probable case of pertussis, or whooping cough, as the number of the contagious respiratory illness rose to eight in Negros Occidental as of April 16, a report of the Provincial Health Office (PHO) showed.

Extreme heat affects growth of farm animals: PVO

April 18, 2024

Stunted growth of chickens and other farm animals have been noted by the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) in Negros Occidental due to effects of El Niño phenomenon.

TUPV alumnus Top 1 in PRC electronics engineering exams

April 18, 2024

Niele Shem Geronimo Bañas, an alumnus of the Technological University of the Philippines Visayas (TUPV) based in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, topped the Electronics Engineers Licensure Examination (EELE), as per results released by the Professional Regulation Commission April 17.

Stop charging consumers with no water, SP tells Baciwa-Primewater

April 18, 2024

The Sangguniang Panlungsod urged the Baciwa-Primewater April 17 to either reduce proportionately the P220 minimum water rate charge for consumers affected by frequent water shortages, or to stop charging those with no water supply for at least a month.

Ceneco rate up by P1.7287/kWh

April 18, 2024

Member-consumers of the Central Negros Electric Cooperative will pay P11.9566 for each kilowatt-hour of electricity consumed, this billing month of April, or an increase of P1.7287/kWh, from last month’s residential rate of P10.2279/kWh.

Woman shot dead in Victorias; farmer burned to death in Cadiz

April 18, 2024

A 58-year-old woman was gunned down by a barangay tanod in Victorias City while a farmer was burned to death in Cadiz City, all in Negros Occidental on Tuesday, April 16.

Zubiri inaugurates, turns over P14.85-M CHMSU dormitory

April 18, 2024

Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri led the inauguration and blessing of a two-storey dormitory, worth P14,850,000, inside the Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) Binalbagan campus April 15.

AGI posts record-breaking P30-B net income in 2023

April 18, 2024

Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI), the holding company of tycoon Dr. Andrew Tan, achieved a record-breaking net income of P30.3-billion, up 20 percent year-on-year despite higher inflation, which pushed overall costs and expenses up during the period.

Himaya 2024: A Festival of Gratitude

April 18, 2024

Himamaylan City concluded the 2024 Himaya Festival full of gratitude as thousands of local and international tourists joined the southern Negros city in its week-long festivities.

SIET alumni pay it forward

April 18, 2024

A certain intangible bond exists between one’s alma mater and her alumni. It may be quite intricate and perplexing, but the fact remains that what is incomprehensible can only be rationalized by those who have shared memorable experiences while studying to earn a college diploma.

Another infant dies of pertussis; 8 cases logged in Negros Occ.

Extreme heat affects growth of farm animals: PVO

TUPV alumnus Top 1 in PRC electronics engineering exams

Stop charging consumers with no water, SP tells Baciwa-Primewater

Ceneco rate up by P1.7287/kWh

Woman shot dead in Victorias; farmer burned to death in Cadiz

Zubiri inaugurates, turns over P14.85-M CHMSU dormitory

AGI posts record-breaking P30-B net income in 2023

Himaya 2024: A Festival of Gratitude

SIET alumni pay it forward

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