August 2, 2025 - Negros Now Daily

More Mt. Kanlaon IDPs return home

August 2, 2025

Another batch of 1,548 residents, who have been displaced by the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano in La Castellana, Negros Occidental, went home on Friday (Aug.1), Mayor Añejo Nicor said.

SP okays contracts of service of Orola, 2 others until Dec.

August 2, 2025

Former Bacolod councilor Bartolome Orola Sr. has been designated the focal person of the Office for Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) on all programs, projects, and activities affecting the elderly in the highly-urbanized city.

Take leave of absence, Benitez tells DPWH head

August 2, 2025

Bacolod City Lone District Rep. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has urged Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan to take a leave of absence while an investigation is being conducted on the alleged budget cuts on flood control projects, following recent the flooding in Metro Manila and neighboring areas.

Sen. Zubiri honored as most distinguished Kabankalanon

August 2, 2025

Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri received the Bulawanon Award from the City of Kabankalan, Negros Occidental on Friday (Aug. 1).

Army vows to pursue justice for victims of NPA terror ops

August 2, 2025

The Philippine Army’s 302nd Infantry Brigade (IB) has vowed to pursue justice for the victims of the terror campaign of New People’s Army (NPA) remnants in Negros Island.

Negros Occ. governor holds executive briefing

August 2, 2025

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson led the executive briefing on the state of governance and development situation of the province with local government officials at the Negros Residences in Bacolod City on July 30.

Sagay honors blood donors in Sandugo Awarding rites

August 2, 2025

With a strong message of gratitude and life-saving advocacy, the Sagay government held its local Sandugo Awarding ceremony July 31 at the city gymnasium, to recognize the unwavering support of blood donors, community partners, and barangays in the city’s blood donation program.

‘LTO on Wheels’ goes to Escalante

August 2, 2025

The Land Transportation Office Region in Western Visayas said it will deploy its E‑Patrol mobile service in Escalante City, Negros Occidental, from August 4 to 15.

AAB-Negros celebrates 50 years of cultivating Visayan arts legacy

August 2, 2025

The Art Association of Bacolod-Negros (AAB-Negros), Visayas’ longest-running arts collective, launched its 50th anniversary celebration, with a major exhibition and art fair that opened July 18 at SM City Bacolod’s North Wing Atrium, cementing its role as a cornerstone of regional culture.

Outstanding FU alumni

August 2, 2025

As Foundation University ushers in her 76th year, we look back and pay homage with gratitude to the 2024 Outstanding Alumni in the “Panaghiusa,” the annual gathering among alumni from all batches, as part of the traditional celebration of the Kasadyaan Festival each December.

More Mt. Kanlaon IDPs return home

SP okays contracts of service of Orola, 2 others until Dec.

Take leave of absence, Benitez tells DPWH head

Sen. Zubiri honored as most distinguished Kabankalanon

Army vows to pursue justice for victims of NPA terror ops

Negros Occ. governor holds executive briefing

Sagay honors blood donors in Sandugo Awarding rites

‘LTO on Wheels’ goes to Escalante

AAB-Negros celebrates 50 years of cultivating Visayan arts legacy

Outstanding FU alumni

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