February 7, 2025 - Negros Now Daily

2-minute minor explosive eruption logged at Kanlaon

February 7, 2025

A minor explosive eruption occurred from the summit crater of Mount Kanlaon at 3:11 p.m. Feb. 6, which lasted for two minutes and with ashfall reported in Brgy. Sag-ang, La Castellana, Negros Occidental, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.

NEDA opens NIR office at CHMSU Alijis

February 7, 2025

The National Economic and Development Authority established its presence in the Negros Island Region (NIR) with the opening of its regional office at Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) Alijis campus in Bacolod City Feb. 6.

La Carlota turns over 96 brand-new homes

February 7, 2025

The city government of La Carlota turned over 96 brand-new homes to landless beneficiaries under the Land for the Landless Program at Luis Jalandoni Village in Barangay Ayungon Feb. 4.

Yulo signed impeachment complaint against VP Sara

February 7, 2025

More members of the House of Representatives, including Negros Occidental 5th District Rep. Emilio Bernardino Yulo, have signed the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, Abang Lingkod partylist Rep. Joseph Stephen Paduano said on Thursday (Feb. 6).

Comelec adjusts contingency plans

February 7, 2025

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is making adjustments in their contingency plans, similar to the move of the local government units (LGUs) affected by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, relative to the May 12 national and local elections.

744 police officers in Negros promoted to next higher rank

February 7, 2025

A total of 744 police personnel in Negros Occidental and Bacolod City have been promoted to the next higher rank yesterday.

Candidates urged to report rebels’ extortion activities

February 7, 2025

The Philippine Army is discouraging candidates in the May 12 elections from paying “permit to campaign” or “permit to win” fees to the New People’s Army (NPA) as the campaign period kicks off Feb. 11.

DA7 turns over agri projects in Neg. Or.

February 7, 2025

The Department of Agriculture Central Visayas, through the Adaptation and Mitigation Initiatives in Agriculture (AMIA) program, turned over a compact corn mill and farm weather outlook and advisory bulletin board to the Egang Carol-an Farmers Association (EGCAFA) in Barangay Carol-an, Ayungon, Negros Oriental Feb. 4.

Bindoy, Nalundan United FA win in Timbayayong Awards

February 7, 2025

The municipality of Bindoy and the Nalundan United Farmers Association Inc. won the top prize of P500,000 in the 2024 Timbayayong Awards, with the awarding ceremony held at the Negros Oriental Convention Center Feb. 4.

Former PhilHealth official admits policy differences affect members

February 7, 2025

Then Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) president Emmanuel Ledesma admitted during a congressional hearing recently that policy differences between the Department of Health (DOH) and PhilHealth have caused unnecessary suffering for millions of Filipino members.

2-minute minor explosive eruption logged at Kanlaon

NEDA opens NIR office at CHMSU Alijis

La Carlota turns over 96 brand-new homes

Yulo signed impeachment complaint against VP Sara

Comelec adjusts contingency plans

744 police officers in Negros promoted to next higher rank

Candidates urged to report rebels’ extortion activities

DA7 turns over agri projects in Neg. Or.

Bindoy, Nalundan United FA win in Timbayayong Awards

Former PhilHealth official admits policy differences affect members

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