February 20, 2025 - Negros Now Daily

Bacolod SP junks MBCCI plea to extend biz one-stop shop

February 20, 2025

The Sangguniang Panlungsod did not agree to the request of the Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) to extend until March 31 the filing of the mayor’s permit and the first quarter payment of the business tax, under the business one-stop-shop (BOSS) operation.

Internal rift at ‘Tent City’ in Himamaylan addressed

February 20, 2025

Mayor Raymund Tongson said yesterday that the resignation of the Himamaylan Tent City incident commander did not push through.

Prayers asked for Pope’s healing

February 20, 2025

Church leaders are asking for prayers as Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized with bronchitis since Feb. 14, was found to have double pneumonia.

OCD fears shortage of evacuation centers should Mt. Kanlaon erupts

February 20, 2025

In the worst-case scenario of another eruption of Kanlaon Volcano, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) anticipates a shortage of evacuation centers.

Nonstop CCTV surveillance in Victorias

February 20, 2025

To strengthen security and emergency response, the Victorias City government has installed 22 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units Feb. 18 to ensure the continuous operation of its CCTV surveillance system, even during power outages.

Suspects in soldier’s shooting face charges

February 20, 2025

The two motorcycle-riding assailants tagged in the shooting of a Philippine Army soldier in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental on Feb. 17 are now facing a string of criminal charges.

Murder suspect nabbed in Toboso

February 20, 2025

An alleged member of the New People’s Army (NPA), who is facing murder charges, was arrested by the police in Barangay Bandila, Toboso, Negros Occidental on Feb. 18.

Margaha Film Festival to feature 18 movies

February 20, 2025

The Margaha Film Festival, now in its 6th year, will showcase 18 short films and is set to hold its grand opening and film premiere at Margaha Beach in Brgy. Old Sagay, Sagay City, on Feb. 22.

Chinese backing of fake news should be investigated: solons

February 20, 2025

House leaders have called for a thorough investigation in the next Tri Comm hearing into alleged Chinese-backed disinformation campaigns on social media, particularly their links to the West Philippine Sea (WPS) dispute and political propaganda benefiting certain individuals in the country.

Kadiwa ng Pangulo in Bacolod Feb. 23

February 20, 2025

The Bacolod City government will launch the Sunday Market and Kadiwa ng Pangulo on Feb. 23, from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., at the Bacolod Government Center grounds.

Bacolod SP junks MBCCI plea to extend biz one-stop shop

Internal rift at ‘Tent City’ in Himamaylan addressed

Prayers asked for Pope’s healing

OCD fears shortage of evacuation centers should Mt. Kanlaon erupts

Nonstop CCTV surveillance in Victorias

Suspects in soldier’s shooting face charges

Murder suspect nabbed in Toboso

Margaha Film Festival to feature 18 movies

Chinese backing of fake news should be investigated: solons

Kadiwa ng Pangulo in Bacolod Feb. 23

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