August 27, 2025 - Negros Now Daily

P152M Bacolod flood control project eyed for completion by yearend: Greg

August 27, 2025

The Bacolod City government has secured the commitment of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Almana Construction and Development Corp. for the completion of the P152-million diversion channel at the reclamation area by end of 2025.

PRO-NIR honors top personnel

August 27, 2025

The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) honored its outstanding personnel during the flag-raising ceremony held at Camp Alfredo Montelibano Sr. in Bacolod City yesterday.

Negros solons to defend NIR budget in House deliberation

August 27, 2025

As the House Committee on Appropriations began budget deliberations for various departments, its vice-chairperson, Negros Occidental 6th District Representative Mercedes Alvarez, said yesterday that lawmakers from the Negros Island Region (NIR) will advocate for the inclusion of the 2026 NIR budget.

Dengue cases in Bacolod down 12.9 percent; 5th death logged

August 27, 2025

The City Health Office said Aug. 26 that it logged the fifth dengue fatality this year – a four-year-old boy from Barangay Villamonte – who died in the hospital Aug. 15.

PAMB restricts hauling of volcanic debris outside of protected area

August 27, 2025

The Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) of Mt. Kanlaon Natural Park (MKNP) allows the dredging of volcanic debris from waterways, but not its hauling outside of the protected area.

Negros women leaders join PCW mid-year forum

August 27, 2025

Close to 400 women leaders from all over Negros Occidental gathered in Silay City on Aug. 26 for the Provincial Council for Women (PCW) Mid-Year Forum.

San Carlos mayor willing to attend Senate hearing on ‘ghost’ projects

August 27, 2025

Mayor Renato Gustilo of San Carlos City, Negros Occidental said he is willing to appear in a Senate inquiry, if invited, to shed light on the P306.4-million “ghost” flood control projects in his locality.

PSA, DSWD-NIR team up for nat’l ID, birth papers

August 27, 2025

The Philippine Statistics Authority-Negros Oriental will co-locate with the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Negros Island Region (DSWD-NIR) for faster release of documents required for government programs.

Over 200 women benefit from gynecologic oncology mission

August 27, 2025

More than 200 women from Sagay City and neighboring towns received free medical and surgical services during a gynecologic oncology mission conducted by the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists of the Philippines (SGOP) at the Alfredo E. Marañon Sr. Memorial District Hospital (AEMSMDH) Aug. 22 to 23.

SWM evaluation in Victorias City

August 27, 2025

Victorias City successfully underwent the annual solid waste management monitoring and evaluation, conducted by the Provincial Solid Waste Management Board–Technical Working Group (PSWMB-TWG).

P152M Bacolod flood control project eyed for completion by yearend: Greg

PRO-NIR honors top personnel

Negros solons to defend NIR budget in House deliberation

Dengue cases in Bacolod down 12.9 percent; 5th death logged

PAMB restricts hauling of volcanic debris outside of protected area

Negros women leaders join PCW mid-year forum

San Carlos mayor willing to attend Senate hearing on ‘ghost’ projects

PSA, DSWD-NIR team up for nat’l ID, birth papers

Over 200 women benefit from gynecologic oncology mission

SWM evaluation in Victorias City

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