January 3, 2025 - Negros Now Daily

Phivolcs issues stark warning with Kanlaon on ‘magmatic unrest’

January 3, 2025

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has issued a stark warning in connection with the ongoing magmatic unrest at Mount Kanlaon, which exhibited heightened activity since its last eruption Dec. 9.

96 fireworks-related injuries in NIR: DOH

January 3, 2025

The Department of Health reported 96 fireworks-related injuries in Negros Island Region, from Dec. 21 last year to Jan. 2 this year.

Bacolod, NegOcc LGUs start business one-stop-shop ops

January 3, 2025

Bacolod City and other local government units in Negros Occidental started operating their respective business one-stop-shops (BOSS) Jan. 2.

Volcano eruption affects 50,000 Negros students

January 3, 2025

Almost 50,000 students in 88 schools in Negros have been affected by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, as of Jan. 2, the Department of Education (DepEd) said.

Set aside differences amid sugar prices drop, SRA, planters urged

January 3, 2025

Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson called on the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) and sugar planters federations Jan. 2 to set aside their differences, and start working together to address the continuing drop in the prices of sugar.

Grand fireworks display ushers in Year 2025 in Dumaguete

January 3, 2025

Crowds of families, friends, tourists, and expats of various nationalities flocked to Pantawan People’s Park in Dumaguete City for picnics and the best spots to watch the grand fireworks display to welcome the new year.

House leaders highlight oversight in 19th Congress’ achievements

January 3, 2025

Senior congressional leaders lauded the House of Representatives of the 19th Congress for its historic legislative achievements, underscoring the critical role of its oversight function in advancing transparency, accountability, and good governance.

PRO7 cops seize P1.5-B in illegal drugs in 2024

January 3, 2025

The Police Regional Office 7 (PRO7) operatives seized illegal drugs worth P1.5 billion, from 7,557 anti-illegal drug operations conducted in 2024 that also led to the arrest of 8,772 offenders.

Capitol conducts New Year’s mass

January 3, 2025

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, Provincial Administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz, and heads and employees of the Capitol departments and offices attended the traditional Thanksgiving and New Year’s mass Jan. 2 at the Capitol Social Hall in Bacolod City.

DBM approves guidelines on medical allowance

January 3, 2025

Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has approved the issuance of Budget Circular No. 2024-6, which provides the guidelines, rules, and regulations on the grant of the medical allowance to qualified government personnel this year.

Phivolcs issues stark warning with Kanlaon on ‘magmatic unrest’

96 fireworks-related injuries in NIR: DOH

Bacolod, NegOcc LGUs start business one-stop-shop ops

Volcano eruption affects 50,000 Negros students

Set aside differences amid sugar prices drop, SRA, planters urged

Grand fireworks display ushers in Year 2025 in Dumaguete

House leaders highlight oversight in 19th Congress’ achievements

PRO7 cops seize P1.5-B in illegal drugs in 2024

Capitol conducts New Year’s mass

DBM approves guidelines on medical allowance

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