August 7, 2024 - Negros Now Daily

Armyworm infestations affect 11 NegOcc LGUs

August 7, 2024

Eleven local government units in Negros Occidental reported an armyworm infestations that resulted to more than P38 million damage to corn farms as of July 31, according to the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist.

Guv goes on official leave

August 7, 2024

Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson has designated Vice Gov. Jeffrey Ferrer as acting governor from Aug. 7 to 9 while he is on travel in Hong Kong for personal reasons.

Capitol inks MOA on SDEC establishment in Victorias

August 7, 2024

A memorandum of agreement (MOA) was signed yesterday by Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson, Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez and the Negros Occidental Drug Rehabilitation Foundation Inc. (NODRFI) for the establishment of the Special Drug Education Center (SDEC) in Victorias City.

La Castellana mayor cries foul over ‘politically motivated’ attacks

August 7, 2024

La Castellana Mayor Alme Rhummyla Nicor-Mangilimutan dismissed yesterday the accusations hurled against her as “politically-motivated”, with the 2025 midterm elections fast approaching.

Bank deposits in Bacolod, NegOcc at P360B in 2023

August 7, 2024

Bank deposits in Bacolod City and Negros Occidental logged an increase in 2023, compared to the year prior, with P150.6 billion and P208.9 billion, respectively, for a total of almost P360 billion, an official of the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) said Aug. 6.

NEDA, DHSUD adjust ceilings for low, medium-cost housing

August 7, 2024

In response to a request from the Subdivision and Housing Developers Association (SHDA), the National Economic and Development Authority and the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) have approved new guarantee ceilings for low-and medium-cost housing packages.

Romualdez vows to fund building, improvement of soldiers’ barracks

August 7, 2024

Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has committed to allocate funds for the building or improvement of soldiers’ barracks as he commended them for their bravery in defending the nation.

PhilHealth launched KonSulTa caravan in Dumaguete City

August 7, 2024

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and the city government of Dumaguete launched the Konsultang Sulit at Tama (KonSulTa) caravan recently, pursuant to the Universal Health Care Law that aims to improve access and delivery of healthcare services to those in need.

Lions hit the ground running

August 7, 2024

Lions Club inductions had made me busy these past weeks. Last July 20, we had our joint club inductions of Cavite ASMEPPS 103-A PMJF, of which I was elected President, and Saint Francis of Assisi College 104 PMJF, headed by my wife China Marie Deferia MJF.

The 4 Phosphateers’ mission

August 7, 2024

Four B.S. Biology seniors are pursuing this month new possibilities and opportunities in their academic discipline.

Armyworm infestations affect 11 NegOcc LGUs

Guv goes on official leave

Capitol inks MOA on SDEC establishment in Victorias

La Castellana mayor cries foul over ‘politically motivated’ attacks

Bank deposits in Bacolod, NegOcc at P360B in 2023

NEDA, DHSUD adjust ceilings for low, medium-cost housing

Romualdez vows to fund building, improvement of soldiers’ barracks

PhilHealth launched KonSulTa caravan in Dumaguete City

Lions hit the ground running

The 4 Phosphateers’ mission

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