June 17, 2025 - Negros Now Daily

SRA: Sugar output might breach 2 million metric tons

June 17, 2025

Amid the challenges faced by the sugar industry, the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) reported that they are about to breach the two-million metric tons of sugar output, citing reports from the field.

Negros Occ. towns, cities still mpox-free

June 17, 2025

Negros Occidental remains mpox-free, except for highly-urbanized Bacolod City, according to the Provincial Health Office (PHO).

Holiday in Bacolod June 18 for 87th Charter anniversary

June 17, 2025

Tomorrow, June 18, is a special nonworking holiday in Bacolod City, to celebrate the 87th Charter Day anniversary.

Classes start for 325K learners in 576 schools in Negros Occ.

June 17, 2025

The Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division of Negros Occidental started classes in all its 576 schools, with an estimated 325,000 learners, without major concerns June 16.

Red tide advisory up in NegOr town

June 17, 2025

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is warning the public against consuming shellfish and “alamang” (krill/small shrimp) after issuing a red tide advisory for Siit Bay in Siaton, Negros Oriental.

PHO sees rise in dengue cases during rainy season

June 17, 2025

The Provincial Health Office (PHO) is anticipating an increase in the number of dengue cases in Negros Occidental with the start of the rainy season, Dr. Ma. Girlie Pinongan, provincial health officer, said on Monday (June 16).

OCD sends 180 emergency shelter tents to La Castellana

June 17, 2025

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is speeding up the establishment of Mt. Kanlaon emergency shelter tents to accommodate families from Barangay Cabagnaan in La Castellana, Negros Occidental who moved out of school-based evacuation centers.

Volunteers collect 8 tons of waste

June 17, 2025

In celebration of World Oceans Day 2025 and the Philippine Environment Month, SM City Bacolod, in partnership with the Bacolod City Environment and Natural Resources Office (BENRO) and Barangay Singcang-Airport, led a coastal cleanup activity along the shores of puroks Sisi and Sigay June 14.

515 incoming scholars sign MOA with Lacson

June 17, 2025

A total of 515 incoming scholars of the provincial government of Negros Occidental signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson at a hotel in Bacolod City June 16.

Negros Power rates drop by 55 centavos

June 17, 2025

Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power) continues to bring welcome relief to its consumers as it announces a 55-centavo per kilowatt-hour (kWh) reduction in electricity rates for the month of June, a move that directly benefits thousands of households and businesses across its franchise area.

SRA: Sugar output might breach 2 million metric tons

Negros Occ. towns, cities still mpox-free

Holiday in Bacolod June 18 for 87th Charter anniversary

Classes start for 325K learners in 576 schools in Negros Occ.

Red tide advisory up in NegOr town

PHO sees rise in dengue cases during rainy season

OCD sends 180 emergency shelter tents to La Castellana

Volunteers collect 8 tons of waste

515 incoming scholars sign MOA with Lacson

Negros Power rates drop by 55 centavos

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