December 16, 2024 - Negros Now Daily

16,268 residents evacuated from Kanlaon volcano 6-kilometer PDZ

December 16, 2024

Local governments surrounding Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Island have been given a deadline until today to conduct forced evacuation of the remaining families inside the six-kilometer expanded permanent danger zone (PDZ).

Over 644K residents at risk of lahar: OCD

December 16, 2024

The Office of Civil Defense in Region 6 said Dec. 15 that 644,487 residents in 162 barangays across 13 cities and municipalities of Negros are at risk of lahar, or mudflow, from the Dec. 9 Mount Kanlaon eruption, following the intermittent rains the past few days.

PNP on heightened alert as Simbang Gabi starts

December 16, 2024

All police units, including in Bacolod City and Negros Occidental, are on heightened alert as the Simbang Gabi, or nine dawn masses, starts today, Dec. 16.

Negros Occ. bulk water supply, Bacolod super city project exempt from poll ban

December 16, 2024

The Negros Occidental Bulk Water Supply Project and the Bacolod Super City Project are among the more than 45 infra projects exempted from poll ban in line with the May 2025 elections.

No classes in La Carlota until Dec. 20

December 16, 2024

In-person classes at all levels, both public and private schools, are suspended until Dec. 20 in La Carlota City, Negros Occidental, still due to the Mount Kanlaon eruption, but students are expected to return to school on Jan. 2.

BCPO seizes P4.69-M worth of shabu in 2 days

December 16, 2024

The Bacolod City Police Office reported the confiscation of about 689.8 grams of suspected shabu valued at P4.699 million from four arrested drug suspects on Dec. 11 and 12.

Noceco rate down by P1.08/kWh

December 16, 2024

Member-consumers of the Negros Occidental Electric Cooperative (Noceco) will pay P13.9543 each kilowatt-hour of electricity consumed, or a reduction of P1.0845/kWh, this billing month of December.

Rotary extends assistance to Mt. Kanlaon evacuees

December 16, 2024

Members of the Rotary Club of Bacolod Central delivered more than P1 million worth of construction materials and relief goods to evacuees of Mt. Kanlaon eruption in La Castellana, Negros Occidental over the weekend.

Romualdez lauds Bar exam passers

December 16, 2024

House Speaker Martin Romualdez congratulated the 2024 Bar exam passers, adding their hard work, dedication, and perseverance have paid off.

Pineapple fiber processing facility in DSB gets DOE sustainable award

December 16, 2024

The Pineapple Fiber Processing Facility, powered by solar, and located in Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental is one of the six sustainable energy awardees, the Department of Energy said Dec. 15.

16,268 residents evacuated from Kanlaon volcano 6-kilometer PDZ

Over 644K residents at risk of lahar: OCD

PNP on heightened alert as Simbang Gabi starts

Negros Occ. bulk water supply, Bacolod super city project exempt from poll ban

No classes in La Carlota until Dec. 20

BCPO seizes P4.69-M worth of shabu in 2 days

Noceco rate down by P1.08/kWh

Rotary extends assistance to Mt. Kanlaon evacuees

Romualdez lauds Bar exam passers

Pineapple fiber processing facility in DSB gets DOE sustainable award

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