January 6, 2025 - Negros Now Daily

Classes resume in La Carlota City

January 6, 2025

In-person classes at all levels, including daycare centers, in La Carlota City will resume today, Jan. 6, except for schools within the six-kilometer permanent danger zone (PDZ) and those being used as evacuation centers.

DOH logs 124 blast victims in NIR

January 6, 2025

The number of victims of firecracker-related injuries in Negros Island has further increased to 124 as of Jan. 5.

About P1/L oil price hike looms

January 6, 2025

The first round of oil price hikes this year will take effect on Jan. 7, with diesel set to increase by P1.20 to P1.40 per liter, gasoline by P0.80 to P1/L, and kerosene by P0.90 to P1.10/L.

Respiratory infection, other illness hit Kanlaon-displaced residents

January 6, 2025

Acute respiratory infection and other illnesses have been reported among the internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, according to the report of the Department of Health-Negros Island Region (DOH-NIR).

Comelec gun ban starts Jan. 12

January 6, 2025

The Provincial Joint Security Coordinating Center (PJSCC) in Negros Occidental will convene on Jan. 11 to assess the peace and order situation of the province ahead of the May 12 national and local elections.

Canlaon City assured of agri recovery assistance from DA

January 6, 2025

The Department of Agriculture (DA) assured Canlaon City Mayor Jose Chubasco Cardenas of its support for the city’s recovery efforts to aid farmers affected by the Mt. Kanlaon eruption.

Dumaguete LGU accepts business permits applications until Jan. 20

January 6, 2025

The Dumaguete Business One Stop Shop (BOSS) is accepting applications for business permits, provided that applicants have already downloaded and filled up the online application forms.

5M near-poor Pinoys benefitted from DSWD’s AKAP in 2024

January 6, 2025

Almost five million near-poor Filipinos benefitted from the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) during its first year of implementation from January to December 2024.

Army general calls for united effort vs. terrorism financing

January 6, 2025

A ranking Philippine Army official in the Visayas called for a united effort to finish the fight against terrorism financing in the region, following the arrest of three suspects in Negros Occidental on Jan. 2.

Talarak Foundation proud of Visayan endemic species featured in banknotes

January 6, 2025

Talarak Foundation, a conservation NGO dedicated to the preservation and restoration of endemic wildlife of Western Visayas, and based in Bacolod City, lauded the new series of banknotes featuring protected wildlife across the archipelago.

Classes resume in La Carlota City

DOH logs 124 blast victims in NIR

About P1/L oil price hike looms

Respiratory infection, other illness hit Kanlaon-displaced residents

Comelec gun ban starts Jan. 12

Canlaon City assured of agri recovery assistance from DA

Dumaguete LGU accepts business permits applications until Jan. 20

5M near-poor Pinoys benefitted from DSWD’s AKAP in 2024

Army general calls for united effort vs. terrorism financing

Talarak Foundation proud of Visayan endemic species featured in banknotes

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