November 13, 2024 - Negros Now Daily

Fishing ban in waters of 6 NegOcc LGUs, Visayan Sea to start Nov. 15

November 13, 2024

The three-month closed fishing season for sardines and mackerel in the waters of E.B. Magalona, Victorias City, Manapla, Sagay City, Cadiz City, and Escalante City that are part of the Visayan Sea conservation area will start on Nov. 15.

P1-M smuggled cigarettes seized in Escalante City

November 13, 2024

More than P1 million worth of smuggled cigarettes were seized by authorities in Barangay Balintawak, Escalante City, Negros Occidental on Monday.

Civil works for PGN bridges projected to begin in 2026

November 13, 2024

The civil works for the Guimaras to Negros bridge is being eyed to start by December 2026, according to Sanny Boy Oropel, regional director of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for Western Visayas.

Task Group Kanlaon established

November 13, 2024

As degassing and ashing events continue at Mt. Kanlaon, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has established the Task Group Kanlaon to ensure smooth coordination and immediate intervention among government agencies and concerned local governments in case of a worst-case scenario.

BFAR allots P1 billion for seaweed industry

November 13, 2024

The DA-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has allocated a total of P1.06 billion as next year’s expenditures for a program aimed at further developing the seaweed industry.

Dumaguete LGU cracks down on vans for hire sans permits

November 13, 2024

Law enforcers conducted a checkpoint near the Dumaguete-Sibulan boundary Nov. 12 to inspect and ensure that vans for hire have registration and/or necessary permits.

Biosafety officers deployed in NegOr amid ASF outbreak

November 13, 2024

Barangay biosafety officers (BBOs) are actively operating in 22 towns and cities across Negros Oriental to prevent an outbreak of the dreaded African swine fever (ASF).

House leaders rebuke VP’s ‘politically motivated’ defense

November 13, 2024

House leaders issued a strong rebuke of Vice President Sara Duterte’s repeated dismissal of the House investigation into her alleged mismanagement of hundreds of millions in government funds, which she has labeled as “politically motivated”.

Pag-IBIG Fund logs Q3 growth in savings, shelter financing

November 13, 2024

Pag-IBIG Fund said Nov. 12 that, as of the third quarter, it has more than 16.37 million active members, who have collectively saved P98.72 billion, with P49.27 billion collected from the mandatory Regular Savings program, and P48.86 billion under the Fund’s voluntary MP2 savings.

Bacolod 4Ps staff undergo waste management training

November 13, 2024

Forty-eight staff of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) assigned in the Bacolod City Operations Office underwent a training session on waste management, conducted by the Bacolod City Environment and Natural Resources Office (BENRO) Nov. 11.

Fishing ban in waters of 6 NegOcc LGUs, Visayan Sea to start Nov. 15

P1-M smuggled cigarettes seized in Escalante City

Civil works for PGN bridges projected to begin in 2026

Task Group Kanlaon established

BFAR allots P1 billion for seaweed industry

Dumaguete LGU cracks down on vans for hire sans permits

Biosafety officers deployed in NegOr amid ASF outbreak

House leaders rebuke VP’s ‘politically motivated’ defense

Pag-IBIG Fund logs Q3 growth in savings, shelter financing

Bacolod 4Ps staff undergo waste management training

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