December 18, 2024 - Negros Now Daily

Earthquakes rock Hinoba-an, Sipalay

December 18, 2024

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 17, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.

PAGASA warns of heavy rains in Negros Occ.

December 18, 2024

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned on Tuesday, Dec. 17, of heavy rains in Negros Island from Dec. 19 to 20 due to shearline and low pressure area (LPA).

House approves bill on 99-year land lease for foreign investors

December 18, 2024

Voting 175 against three, with two abstentions, the House of Representatives approved House Bill (HB) No. 10755 on third and final reading Dec. 17, which seeks to offer foreign investors a lease on private lands for 99 years, almost doubling the present term of 50 years.

Comelec-NIR preps for possible poll delay amid Kanlaon threat

December 18, 2024

The Commission on Elections in Negros Island Region (Comelec-NIR) is bracing for a worst-case scenario in case of a “major” eruption of Mount Kanlaon, which could disrupt the May 2025 elections in high-risk areas of Negros.

100% evacuation of NegOcc residents from 6-km extended danger zone: OCD

December 18, 2024

The Office of Civil Defense said this evening, Dec. 17, that it logged a 100-percent evacuation of residents within Mount Kanlaon’s 6-kilometer extended danger zone (EDZ) in Negros Occidental, and 98 percent completion in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental.

Victorias LGU receives award for Public Service Campaign

December 18, 2024

Victorias Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez is among the 14 state communicators honored during the “Parangal: Gawad ng Kahusayan sa Komunikasyong Pampubliko” by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City Dec. 16.

Earthquakes rock Hinoba-an, Sipalay

PAGASA warns of heavy rains in Negros Occ.

House approves bill on 99-year land lease for foreign investors

Comelec-NIR preps for possible poll delay amid Kanlaon threat

100% evacuation of NegOcc residents from 6-km extended danger zone: OCD

Victorias LGU receives award for Public Service Campaign

Rare migratory birds spotted in Cadiz City

LGUs facing budget crisis seek help from nat’l gov’t

PVO rescues 167 animals affected by Kanlaon eruption

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