March 17, 2025 - Negros Now Daily

Bacolod, NegOcc cops seize P1.91M in shabu

March 17, 2025

A series of police operations yielded P1.945 million worth of suspected shabu, assorted firearms, and led to the arrest of 21 individuals, one of them wounded in an armed encounter, in Negros Occidental on March 14 and 15.

Oil prices down for third week

March 17, 2025

The pump prices of petroleum products will decrease for the third straight week, effective tomorrow, March 18.

Albee: No idea on criminal, admin raps vs. city officials

March 17, 2025

Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez yesterday dismissed as “election propaganda” the alleged criminal and administrative complaints filed against him and other city officials.

Sagay’s ‘collective excellence’ cited at 29th Sinigayan opening

March 17, 2025

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson lauded the “collective excellence in governance” of Sagay City and urged Sagaynons to be hopeful and helpful in making it more progressive.

Army: Death of top-rank rebel weakens NPA operation in NIR

March 17, 2025

The death of Hans Ponteras, who was the sitting secretary and finance head of the New People’s Army (NPA) Komiteng Rehiyon-Negros, Cebu, Bohol, Siquijor (KR-NCBS), was described by the Philippine Army as a major blow to the rebel remnants’ extortion networks.

Special business permit eyed for street vendors in Bacolod

March 17, 2025

A special business permit is being eyed for small-scale businesses, including street vending, home-based businesses, sari-sari stores, and ambulant vendors or peddlers in Bacolod City.

‘No transfer in La Castellana voting precincts amid Mt. Kanlaon unrest’

March 17, 2025

Residents of La Castellana, Negros Occidental would still have to cast their votes during the May 12 elections in the town polling centers, even if Alert Level 4 would be declared.

Victorias mayor seeks sustainable solutions for sugarcane industry

March 17, 2025

Victorias City Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez visited the Philippine Sugar Research Institute Foundation Inc. (PHILSURIN) in Silay City on March 11 to explore climate-resilient and fast-growing varieties of sugarcane to support farmers in Negros Occidental.

Minor dies, 27 houses razed in San Carlos fire

March 17, 2025

A minor died while 27 houses were destroyed when a fire broke out in Purok Ipil-Ipil, Barangay 1 San Carlos City, Negros Occidental on March 15.

NegOr schools ready for blended learning amid rising heat index

March 17, 2025

Public schools under the Department of Education (DepEd) in Dumaguete City are prepared to implement alternative learning methods as the dry season approaches and heat indexes rise.

Bacolod, NegOcc cops seize P1.91M in shabu

Oil prices down for third week

Albee: No idea on criminal, admin raps vs. city officials

Sagay’s ‘collective excellence’ cited at 29th Sinigayan opening

Army: Death of top-rank rebel weakens NPA operation in NIR

Special business permit eyed for street vendors in Bacolod

‘No transfer in La Castellana voting precincts amid Mt. Kanlaon unrest’

Victorias mayor seeks sustainable solutions for sugarcane industry

Minor dies, 27 houses razed in San Carlos fire

NegOr schools ready for blended learning amid rising heat index

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