February 21, 2025 - Negros Now Daily

PBBM to visit Kanlaon IDPs in La Carlota City

February 21, 2025

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to visit La Carlota City today to assess the situation of residents affected by the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, said Mayor Rex Jalandoon.

PHO logs 6 dengue deaths in NegOcc

February 21, 2025

The Provincial Health Office (PHO) reported six dengue-related deaths in Negros Occidental in the first 45 days of the year, or an increase of 387.93 percent.

‘Siquijor should not be left behind in transition to NIR’

February 21, 2025

Siquijor should not be left behind in the ongoing transition towards the full operationalization of the Negros Island Region, reelectionist senator Francis “Tol” Tolentino said Feb. 20.

La Castellana eyeing other LGUs as evacuation sites

February 21, 2025

Mayor Alme Rhummyla Nicor Mangilimutan announced that La Castellana has completed its contingency plan in anticipation of a possible Alert Level 4 scenario at Mt. Kanlaon, in response to statements from the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) that the town had yet to finalize its plan.

Visayan Sea stakeholders urged to advocate responsible fishing

February 21, 2025

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources is urging stakeholders of the Visayan Sea to remain committed to responsible fishing practices.

Cops raid drug den in Bacolod

February 21, 2025

Combined operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and police have dismantled a suspected drug den on Tuesday, Feb. 18, in Brgy. 16, Bacolod City.

Lacson hits SC ruling on commercial fishing

February 21, 2025

The recent Supreme Court ruling allowing commercial fishing vessels within the 15-kilometer municipal waters is a serious concern for local government, fisherfolk, and coastal communities, Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said.

More help for farmers pushed

February 21, 2025

There is need to help farmers in Negros and other agri areas modernize and manage their farms, especially with the New Agrarian Emancipation Act already in effect.