August 16, 2024 - Negros Now Daily

Bacolod LGU, USLS provide free rides amid transport strike

August 16, 2024

The Bacolod City government provided vehicles to ferry stranded commuters amid the transport strike that started Aug. 14, even as the University of St. La Salle also offers bus service to its students and faculty until Aug. 16.

Palace moves Ninoy Aquino Day to Aug. 23 for longer weekend

August 16, 2024

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued Proclamation 665 Aug. 15, moving the Ninoy Aquino nonworking holiday from Aug. 21 to Aug. 23.

BCPO ordered to thoroughly probe Sum-ag teener’s death

August 16, 2024

Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez ordered the Bacolod City Police Office yesterday to investigate thoroughly the death of 15-year-old student Pearl Joy Galve.

6 San Carlos’ JO employees test positive for illegal drugs

August 16, 2024

Six job order (JO) workers of the San Carlos City government in Negros Occidental tested positive for drug use.

SRA: Clamor to delay opening of sugar milling season mounts

August 16, 2024

Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) chief Pablo Luis Azcona said on Thursday (Aug. 15) that he has been approached by several farmers’ groups asking to delay the opening of the milling season by at least two weeks.

Cops nab businessman for illegal discharge of firearms

August 16, 2024

A businessman was arrested on Wednesday for illegal discharge of firearms along Burgos Street in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental.

16 bet solicitors arrested

August 16, 2024

Policemen have arrested 16 “bookies” collectors, who were already charged in court for illegal gambling, in Negros Occidental.

Cadiz boosts emergency response to barangays with modern vehicles

August 16, 2024

The Cadiz City government has purchased ambulance-rescue vehicles for seven barangays to boost disaster and emergency response in these villages.

Dumaguete CDC okays P1.4B investment program for 2025

August 16, 2024

The City Development Council (CDC) of Dumaguete, presided over by Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo approved Aug. 14 the Annual Investment Program (AIP) for 2025, which includes programs, projects, and activities amounting to P1.4 billion, and aims to enhance the delivery of basic social services and infrastructure projects for Dumagueteños.

DTI NegOr sets labor requirements, mgmt. seminar for MSMEs Aug. 19

August 16, 2024

The Department of Trade and Industry in Negros Oriental will hold a seminar for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) on labor laws and requirements Aug. 19 at its office in Dumaguete City.

Bacolod LGU, USLS provide free rides amid transport strike

Palace moves Ninoy Aquino Day to Aug. 23 for longer weekend

BCPO ordered to thoroughly probe Sum-ag teener’s death

6 San Carlos’ JO employees test positive for illegal drugs

SRA: Clamor to delay opening of sugar milling season mounts

Cops nab businessman for illegal discharge of firearms

16 bet solicitors arrested

Cadiz boosts emergency response to barangays with modern vehicles

Dumaguete CDC okays P1.4B investment program for 2025

DTI NegOr sets labor requirements, mgmt. seminar for MSMEs Aug. 19

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