August 5, 2024 - Negros Now Daily

Caravan in support of transport modernization today in Bacolod

August 5, 2024

A transport caravan in support of the government’s Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP) will be held this afternoon, Aug. 5, in Bacolod City, initiated by the Bacolod Modernized Jeepney Transport Association (BMJTA).

140 firearms recovered in Negros Occidental

August 5, 2024

A total of 140 assorted firearms were recovered from 33 arrested suspects in various police operations last month, records of the Police Regional Office (PRO)-6 showed.

P855-M additional funding for Kabankalan airport still in limbo

August 5, 2024

The proposed additional P855-million budget for the Kabankalan City airport proposed by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) since last year is still in limbo.

Comelec seeks help to pay BSKE polls support staff

August 5, 2024

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has sought the assistance of Kabankalan and Himamaylan city governments in Negros Occidental for the payment of the 881 support staff, who rendered duties during the October 2023 synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataaan elections (BSKE).

Wage adjustment hearing for NegOr, Siquijor Sept. 3

August 5, 2024

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) in Region VII is holding a public hearing on minimum wage adjustment and reclassification, with stakeholders from Negros Oriental and Siquijor urged to attend the forum on Sept. 3 at Bethel Guest House in Dumaguete City.

DTI logs decrease in prices of premium rice in Negros

August 5, 2024

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental said Aug. 3 that prices of premium rice dropped slightly, while that of regular and well-milled rice remained unchanged in the province.

1st smart CCTV traffic lights system soon in Dumaguete

August 5, 2024

Dumaguete City Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo said that civil works have started for the first traffic lights system at the junction of E-Rovira to Leopoldo Rovira East Drive in Barangay Bantayan.

8,500 get rice, financial aid in BPSF payout in Region 8

August 5, 2024

A total of 8,500 beneficiaries in Eastern Visayas (Region 8) received rice, educational, and livelihood assistance under three programs conceived and spearheaded by Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, as per orders of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., to provide financial aid to struggling sectors that are not part of the government’s major social protection programs.

Army recovers firearms, ammo in Escalante City

August 5, 2024

A high-powered assault rifle and its ammunition hidden by remnants of the New People’s Army (NPA) were unearthed by soldiers of the Philippine Army’s 79th Infantry Battalion (IB) in Sitio Mansulao, Barangay Pinapugasan, Escalante City, Negros Occidental on Sunday (Aug. 4).

Financial, machine aids for VCO processing in Valencia

August 5, 2024

The Department of Trade and Industry in Negros Oriental, led by provincial director Nimfa Virtucio, launched the Shared Service Facility (SSF) for virgin coconut oil (VCO) processing for the Barangay Liptong Small Farmers’ Association Inc. (BLISCOFA) in Valencia town recently.

Caravan in support of transport modernization today in Bacolod

140 firearms recovered in Negros Occidental

P855-M additional funding for Kabankalan airport still in limbo

Comelec seeks help to pay BSKE polls support staff

Wage adjustment hearing for NegOr, Siquijor Sept. 3

DTI logs decrease in prices of premium rice in Negros

1st smart CCTV traffic lights system soon in Dumaguete

8,500 get rice, financial aid in BPSF payout in Region 8

Army recovers firearms, ammo in Escalante City

Financial, machine aids for VCO processing in Valencia

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