May 21, 2025 - Negros Now Daily

P12.8-M smuggled cigarettes seized in Cauayan – PNP

May 21, 2025

An estimated P12.8 million worth of smuggled cigarettes were seized by Maritime police operatives in Cauayan, Negros Occidental on Monday (May 19).

2 children die in Bacolod fire

May 21, 2025

Two young children died while their grandfather was injured in a fire that hit their home at Purok Lison, Barangay 1 in Bacolod City early Tuesday morning (May 20).

NOCPPO: Crime incidents down by 23.5% in NegOcc

May 21, 2025

The volume of crime incidents in Negros Occidental reduced by 23.53 percent, from January to May 15 this year, compared to the same period in 2024.

Lacson backs continued unity between UNegA, Love-Negros

May 21, 2025

With his term set to expire three years from now, reelected Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said the continued unity between Love Negros and United Negros Alliance (UNegA) will be the legacy that he will leave behind.

DOH-NIR: Healthcare access anytime through telemedicine

May 21, 2025

The Department of Health-Negros Island Region (DOH-NIR) Center for Health Development said that “healthcare is now more inclusive and within reach, no matter the distance”, following the signing of the memorandum of agreement on telemedicine services.

115 San Carlos employees undergo random drug test

May 21, 2025

At least 115 regular and job order employees of various local government offices in San Carlos City underwent a random drug test May 19, at the city auditorium.

Dumaguete School Board oks funding for tech-voc building

May 21, 2025

The Dumaguete School Board, chaired by Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo, has approved funding to complete and operationalize the Calenica G. Pal Building 1, the city’s technical vocational school building in Barangay Batinguel, with classes set to start on June 16.

DTI, Google offering free in-demand digital courses

May 21, 2025

Students and medium, small, and micro entrepreneurs pursuing business digitalization, among others, can gain in-demand digital skills and secure a Google Career Certificate (GCC) for free and at their own pace, the Department of Trade and Industry in Negros Occidental said May 20.

SC: No copyright violation in short ringtone previews

May 21, 2025

The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that letting customers listen to a 20-second sample of a ringtone before buying it does not violate copyright laws.

TP leaders lead community service

May 21, 2025

TP in the Philippines, spearheaded by its Senior Leadership Team, dedicated a full day of community service at its TP Village in Tanay, Rizal, coinciding with the company’s 29th year of operations in the country.

P12.8-M smuggled cigarettes seized in Cauayan – PNP

2 children die in Bacolod fire

NOCPPO: Crime incidents down by 23.5% in NegOcc

Lacson backs continued unity between UNegA, Love-Negros

DOH-NIR: Healthcare access anytime through telemedicine

115 San Carlos employees undergo random drug test

Dumaguete School Board oks funding for tech-voc building

DTI, Google offering free in-demand digital courses

SC: No copyright violation in short ringtone previews

TP leaders lead community service

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