August 13, 2024 - Negros Now Daily

Bacolod judge orders arrest of man found guilty of selling fake cigarettes

August 13, 2024

A Bacolod Regional Trial Court judge has sentenced a businessman to a maximum 16 years imprisonment, and to pay total fines of P200,000 plus interest, after he was found “guilty beyond reasonable doubt” of the distribution and sale of counterfeit cigarettes, in violation of Republic Act 8293, or the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines.

UNegA prepares for May elections

August 13, 2024

The United Negros Alliance (UNeGA) is expected to announce soon its official line-up of candidates for various elected positions in Negros Occidental for the May 2025 midterm elections.

PLO ‘strongly reprimands’ tourism officer, 3 employees

August 13, 2024

Negros Occidental Provincial Tourism Officer Cherryl Decena and three other employees were strongly admonished by the Provincial Legal Office in connection with the discrepancies in the signatures of 12 payees, who performed in the 28th Panaad sa Negros Festival Employees Night in April this year.

FTMON tenants, suppliers warned against trade of illegally-caught fish

August 13, 2024

Tenants, suppliers, or traders doing business at the Food Terminal Market of Occidental Negros (FTMON) in Bacolod City are warned against the sale, possession, or trade of illegally-caught or taken fish.

NIR provinces to get budget from regions 6, 7 during transition: Yulo

August 13, 2024

The suggestion that all regional offices of the newly-created Negros Island Region (NIR) be located in one area requires amendments to Republic Act 12000 or the NIR Act, Negros Occidental Fifth District Rep. Emilio Bernardino Yulo said Monday, Aug. 12.

Capitol still accepts bidders for P1.2B bulk water project

August 13, 2024

The provincial government announced on Monday, Aug. 12, that it will accommodate additional prospective bidders for the P1.2-billion Negros Occidental Bulk Water Supply Project (NBWSP) after extending the bid submission until Oct. 28 this year.

SEC warns against group using PBBM’s name for investments

August 13, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is urging the public not to engage with Bagong Bansang Maharlika (BBM) International Inc., a group whose corporate registration has already been revoked due to its illegal solicitation of investments.

McDonald’s Philippines marks World Bike Day

August 13, 2024

As McDonald’s Philippines takes strides in building communities that share its commitment to caring for the environment, the QSR (quick service restaurant) giant held its biggest yet Tour de McDo in Iloilo City recently, drawing close to 400 cycling enthusiasts.

Bacolod judge orders arrest of man found guilty of selling fake cigarettes

UNegA prepares for May elections

PLO ‘strongly reprimands’ tourism officer, 3 employees

FTMON tenants, suppliers warned against trade of illegally-caught fish

NIR provinces to get budget from regions 6, 7 during transition: Yulo

Capitol still accepts bidders for P1.2B bulk water project

SEC warns against group using PBBM’s name for investments

McDonald’s Philippines marks World Bike Day

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