April 15, 2025 - Negros Now Daily

Malacañang: Half-day gov’t work on Holy Wednesday, WFH OK’d

April 15, 2025

Malacañang has allowed government offices to implement a work from home (WFH) setup from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., and suspend work from noon onwards, on Holy Wednesday, April 16.

Noceco rate up by P1.6509/kWh

April 15, 2025

The Negros Occidental Electric Cooperative announced that its average residential rate this billing month of April increased by P1.6509 per kilowatt-hour, mostly due to a substantial hike in the cost of power purchased from the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM).

La Carlota lauds Top 5 passer in physicians’ licensure exam

April 15, 2025

The La Carlota City government commended Krisha Marie Gan Badillo, a graduate of the West Visayas State University College of Medicine, for landing in Top 5 of the Physicians Licensure Examination (PLE), with a rating of 86.50 percent.

More ash eruptions at Kanlaon Volcano

April 15, 2025

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) logged two more ash eruptions on Monday, April 14, at the Kanlaon Volcano after it recorded 78 volcanic quakes since April 9.

Bacolod coliseum nearing completion

April 15, 2025

The construction of a major coliseum in Bacolod City, with an estimated capacity of up to 11,450 persons, is expected to be completed this year, the City Tourism Office said in an update April 14.

Comelec bans campaign during Holy Week holidays

April 15, 2025

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has reminded candidates for the May 12 midterm elections that campaigning during Maundy Thursday and Good Friday is strictly prohibited, with violators facing penalties under the Omnibus Election Code.

NIR police chief vows to hold cops accountable

April 15, 2025

PBrig. Gen. Arnold Thomas Ibay, officer-in-charge of Police Regional Office Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR), said on Monday, April 14, that he will not tolerate any wrongful action of police officer under his command.

‘Kansi’ goes international

April 15, 2025

Celebrating the vibrant and diverse flavors of Southeast Asia, the prestigious Raffles Hotel Singapore, in collaboration with Makansutra’s K.F. Seetoh, is featuring Negrense chef Nico de Asis Millanes in the relaunch of the Southeast Asia Regional Hawker Series.

P469-M PhilHealth claims in NegOr in 2024

April 15, 2025

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) in Negros Oriental has disbursed P469,208,060 as payment for hospital and other medical services claims in the province as of Dec. 31, 2024. This

Trade wars

April 15, 2025

Trade wars have historically caused widespread economic turmoil and have been proven to be counterproductive in fostering sustainable economic growth. With conflicts raging worldwide, from Ukraine to Gaza to South Sudan, the last thing the world needs at the moment is a global trade war. But that seems to be just what we’re getting.

Malacañang: Half-day gov’t work on Holy Wednesday, WFH OK’d

Noceco rate up by P1.6509/kWh

La Carlota lauds Top 5 passer in physicians’ licensure exam

More ash eruptions at Kanlaon Volcano

Bacolod coliseum nearing completion

Comelec bans campaign during Holy Week holidays

NIR police chief vows to hold cops accountable

‘Kansi’ goes international

P469-M PhilHealth claims in NegOr in 2024

Trade wars

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