September 1, 2025 - Negros Now Daily

PhilHealth settles P2.94-B in benefit claims in NegOcc

September 1, 2025

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation said it has paid P2,949,375,846 in benefit claims to accredited health care facilities in Bacolod City and Negros Occidental, and is processing the release of P732,146,598, as of July 31.

Teacher nabbed for drug possession

September 1, 2025

A public school teacher was arrested in a buy-bust in Binalbagan, Negros Occidental while a drug den was dismantled after the arrest of three drug suspects in Bacolod City yesterday.

Flashflood hits La Castellana

September 1, 2025

La Castellana residents living near waterways sought safer grounds on Sunday night (Aug. 31) after experiencing flashfloods, following an appeal made by Vice Mayor Alme Rhummyla Nicor-Mangilimutan for them to evacuate.

Police still clueless on identities of two cadavers found in Talisay

September 1, 2025

Police investigators are still clueless on the identities of the two bodies found in Barangay Dos Hermanas, Talisay City, Negros Occidental on Friday.

6 Bacolod biz establishments shut down for operating without permits

September 1, 2025

Six business establishments were shut down Aug. 29 by the Business Permits and Licensing Office (BPLO), in coordination with the City Legal Office (CLO), for operating without business permits in Bacolod City.

Cops seize drugs, guns in Neg. Occ.

September 1, 2025

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A series of police anti-drug operations led to the arrest of 10 suspects and the confiscation of an estimated P200,000 worth of suspected shabu and unlicensed

NegOr business group opposes wage increase

September 1, 2025

The Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI) is opposing petitions for a proposed wage increase this year, citing low inflation in the province.

SSS pension hike starts

September 1, 2025

The Social Security System (SSS) pension reform program (PRP), which features a structured, three-year increase in pensions for all SSS pensioners, starts this month.

4 more LGUs in Neg. Or. upgraded to ASF ‘pink zone’

September 1, 2025

Four more local government units (LGUs) in Negros Oriental are upgrading to the African swine fever (ASF) pink zone, which will allow them to transport pigs to other provinces, the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) said.

Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod, Iloilo get sustainability, safety certifications

September 1, 2025

Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod and Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod, two leading hotels in the Western Visayas region, are proud to announce their recent achievement of two prestigious certifications: the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Hotel Sustainability Basics and SafeHotels Certification.

PhilHealth settles P2.94-B in benefit claims in NegOcc

Teacher nabbed for drug possession

Flashflood hits La Castellana

Police still clueless on identities of two cadavers found in Talisay

6 Bacolod biz establishments shut down for operating without permits

Cops seize drugs, guns in Neg. Occ.

NegOr business group opposes wage increase

SSS pension hike starts

4 more LGUs in Neg. Or. upgraded to ASF ‘pink zone’

Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod, Iloilo get sustainability, safety certifications

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