May 1, 2025 - Negros Now Daily

Labor groups to present state of workers in NIR

May 1, 2025

Labor groups Kilusang Mayo Uno-Negros and the National Federation of Sugar Workers are expected to renew calls for a legislated salary hike or a national family living wage of P1,200, as the country marks Labor Day today, May 1.

Rooftop farming advocacy of Cadiz gets P15-M boost

May 1, 2025

Cadiz City’s rooftop farming advocacy got a P15 million boost from Tingog Partylist.

Former Bacolod mayor to appeal Sandiganbayan order before SC

May 1, 2025

Former Bacolod City Mayor Luzviminda Valdez, who along with her aide, was sentenced up to 42 years in prison after being found guilty by the Sandiganbayan of doctoring cash slips said on Wednesday (April 30) that she will seek legal remedy before the Supreme Court.

Comelec, OCD to sign agreement on disaster risk reduction in polls

May 1, 2025

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) will sign a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on Thursday, May 1, aimed at establishing partnership for disaster risk reduction and management related to the May 12 national and local elections.

393 illegal gambling suspects face charges

May 1, 2025

A total of 393 persons arrested for illegal gambling, including Small Town Lottery (STL) illegal collectors known as “bookies” in Negros Occidental, are facing charges for violation of Republic Act (RA) 9287 or an Act Increasing the Penalties for Illegal Numbers Games.

SC: Testimonies of family, friends can be proof in nullity of marriage

May 1, 2025

The Supreme Court (SC) has reaffirmed that testimonies from a spouse’s family and friends can help prove psychological incapacity in cases seeking to nullify a marriage.

Pangilinan bats for agri sector modernization

May 1, 2025

The P20 per kilogram rice is attainable and can be sustained, if the agricultural sector will be modernized, former Senator Francisco “Kiko” Pangilinan said.

More McDonald’s stores in NegOcc

May 1, 2025

Negrenses now have more spots to experience feel-good moments with three more McDonald’s stores in Negros Occidental.

Pag-IBIG HEAL launched

May 1, 2025

Pag-IBIG Fund continues to support members through the Pag-IBIG Home Equity Appreciation Loan (Pag-IBIG HEAL), providing housing loan borrowers affordable and convenient access to ready cash for home improvement, expansion, or other family expenses.

Labor groups to present state of workers in NIR

Rooftop farming advocacy of Cadiz gets P15-M boost

Former Bacolod mayor to appeal Sandiganbayan order before SC

Comelec, OCD to sign agreement on disaster risk reduction in polls

393 illegal gambling suspects face charges

SC: Testimonies of family, friends can be proof in nullity of marriage

Pangilinan bats for agri sector modernization

More McDonald’s stores in NegOcc

Pag-IBIG HEAL launched

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