May 1, 2024 - Negros Now Daily

Benitez extends suspension of in-person classes

May 1, 2024

Bacolod Mayor Alfredo Benitez extended the cancellation of face-to-face classes, this time including college level, both public and private schools in Bacolod City, until May 3.

BM Alonso named Negros Occ. vice gubernatorial bet

May 1, 2024

Abang Lingkod party-list Rep. Stephen Joseph Paduano said on Wednesday, May 1, that political leaders in Negros Occidental have already agreed to endorse Fourth District Board Member Jose Benito Alonso as the common vice gubernatorial candidate in the May 2025 midterm elections.

Consumer group urges Senate to approve NEPC bill ASAP

May 1, 2024

Consumer group Power Watch Negros on Wednesday (May 1) urged the Senate to fast track the granting of a legislative franchise to the Negros Electric and Power Corp. (NEPC) to maintain an electric power distribution in key localities of Negros Occidental.

Senior citizens to receive P10,000 cash gift

May 1, 2024

All Filipinos reaching the ages of 80, 85, 90, and 95 are entitled to receive a cash gift amounting to P10,000, Cavite 2nd District Rep. Lani Mercado-Revilla said during her visit to Negros Occidental on Wednesday (May 1).

SSS issues violation notices to over1,200 delinquent employers

May 1, 2024

The Social Security System (SSS) urged employees to be vigilant and regularly check if their contribution records are updated, even as it pursues delinquent employers nationwide.

El Niño damage to NegOcc livestock, poultry at P10-M

May 1, 2024

The prevailing drought in Negros Occidental has brought havoc to the livestock and poultry industry, with damage pegged at P10,080,100, following the death of 11,556 chickens and other ruminants.

Western Visayas’ economy surpasses P1 trillion mark

May 1, 2024

Western Visayas’ economy was valued at P1.024 trillion in 2023, joining the small group of one-trillion regional economies, according to the latest report of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

Phivolcs observes increased gas flux in Kanlaon Volcano

May 1, 2024

An increase in the sulfur dioxide (SO2) emission reaching 2,707 tons was observed in Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island April 30, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

DOLE: 19K jobs up for grabs on May 1 job fairs in Region 6

May 1, 2024

Some 18,998 jobs are up for grabs during the 122nd Labor Day Job Fair in various venues around Western Visayas, including at SM City Bacolod.

P7.43M city aid for Bacolod delegation in WVRAA Meet

May 1, 2024

The Bacolod City government allotted P7.43 million in financial assistance to athletes, coaching staff, and local DepEd personnel participating in the Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association (WVRAA) Meet, hosted by Negros Occidental, from May 2-7.

Benitez extends suspension of in-person classes

BM Alonso named Negros Occ. vice gubernatorial bet

Consumer group urges Senate to approve NEPC bill ASAP

Senior citizens to receive P10,000 cash gift

SSS issues violation notices to over1,200 delinquent employers

El Niño damage to NegOcc livestock, poultry at P10-M

Western Visayas’ economy surpasses P1 trillion mark

Phivolcs observes increased gas flux in Kanlaon Volcano

DOLE: 19K jobs up for grabs on May 1 job fairs in Region 6

P7.43M city aid for Bacolod delegation in WVRAA Meet

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