August 7, 2025 - Negros Now Daily

Bacolod earmarks P18.7-M for 2nd tranche of employees’ salary hike

August 7, 2025

The Sangguniang Panlungsod of Bacolod authorized Aug. 6 the implementation of the second tranche of salary increases for city employees, with P18,700,000 to be sourced from the Special Purpose Appropriation-Other Personnel Benefits Fund in the 2025 annual budget.

P1.2-M shabu seized, former soldier arrested

August 7, 2025

Policemen seized more than P1.5 million worth of suspected shabu in various operations in Negros Occidental on Aug. 5 and 6.

Address dirty water complaints, SP calls on Baciwa-PrimeWater

August 7, 2025

The Sangguniang Panlungsod has asked Baciwa-PrimeWater to immediately address the complaints of numerous Bacolod residents regarding the dark, smelly, and contaminated water coming out of their faucets.

La Carlota IDPs to go home Aug. 14

August 7, 2025

Sixty-one families displaced by the Kanlaon Volcano eruption in La Carlota City, Negros Occidental are set to return home, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Negros Island Region (DSWD-NIR).

NegOcc guv, farmers welcome suspension of rice importation

August 7, 2025

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson welcomed on Wednesday, Aug. 6, the decision of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a temporary suspension of rice importation, starting September 1, in time for the peak harvest season.

Army’s 79IB to set up territorial defense system in Calatrava

August 7, 2025

The Philippine Army’s 79th Infantry Battalion (IB) is establishing an integrated territorial defense system (ITDS) in Barangay Cruz, Calatrava, Negros Occidental aimed at sustaining peace in the remote community.

Megaworld’s earnings surge to historic levels

August 7, 2025

Property giant Megaworld further accelerated its growth momentum as this year’s first half and second quarter earnings soared to historic levels.

233 receive medical, burial aid; livelihood package distributed

August 7, 2025

The Department of Social Services and Development-Bacolod disbursed P1.1 million in medical and burial assistance to 233 individuals under the DSWD’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program.

Bacolod earmarks P18.7-M for 2nd tranche of employees’ salary hike

P1.2-M shabu seized, former soldier arrested

Address dirty water complaints, SP calls on Baciwa-PrimeWater

La Carlota IDPs to go home Aug. 14

NegOcc guv, farmers welcome suspension of rice importation

Army’s 79IB to set up territorial defense system in Calatrava

Megaworld’s earnings surge to historic levels

233 receive medical, burial aid; livelihood package distributed

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