June 4, 2025 - Negros Now Daily

Benitez urges safety measures in ports against spread of mpox

June 4, 2025

Safety measures are being pushed in points of entry to Bacolod City, particularly at Bredco and Banago ports and the Bacolod-Silay Airport as one way to prevent the spread of mpox, Mayor Alfredo Benitez said.

Capitol to send more scholars to Australia

June 4, 2025

Following its successful “Study Now, Pay Later” scholarship program in Darwin, Australia, the Negros Occidental provincial government is considering its expansion by sending more scholars to the “Land Down Under”.

DA, Plant Bureau move to curb RSSI infestation

June 4, 2025

The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI), in close coordination with the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA), is set to start spraying pesticides in sugarcane farms affected by red striped-soft scale insects (RSSI) in Negros Occidental.

Ashfall hits 3 brgys in Negros Occidental

June 4, 2025

Three barangays in Bago City, Negros Occidental experienced ashfall after the emission of Kanlaon Volcano on June 2, with plumes reaching up to 1,200 meters high, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

Negros Oriental Mpox Task Force formed

June 4, 2025

Negros Oriental Governor Chaco Sagarbarria has signed an executive order June 2, creating the Mpox Task Force to effectively prevent and control the spread of the contagious disease in the province.

DTI issues price guide on school supplies

June 4, 2025

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has released the price guide on select school supplies, with school year 2025-2026 set to start on June 16.

Benitez stays as TESDA chief

June 4, 2025

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin announced on Tuesday (June 3) that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has rejected the courtesy resignation of Jose Francisco Benitez as the director general of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

Benitez urges safety measures in ports against spread of mpox

Capitol to send more scholars to Australia

DA, Plant Bureau move to curb RSSI infestation

Ashfall hits 3 brgys in Negros Occidental

Negros Oriental Mpox Task Force formed

DTI issues price guide on school supplies

Benitez stays as TESDA chief

NegOcc farmers receive poultry, livestock for livelihood support

PUVs, ride-hailing providers reminded on 20% discount

Negros Oriental sectoral groups decry commercial fishing in municipal waters

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