September 6, 2025 - Negros Now Daily

RSSI infestation in sugarcane farms reaches over 4k hectares

September 6, 2025

The red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestation continues to wreak havoc on sugarcane fields in the Visayas, especially in Negros Occidental, with 4,324 hectares affected as of Sept. 2.

MassKara 2025 logo, theme unveiled

September 6, 2025

The MassKara Festival 2025 organizer unveiled the official logo, “Mass-Kasingkasing”, alongside this year’s theme, “One Smile, One City, One Heart”.

Dengue cases declining in Negros Occidental: PHO

September 6, 2025

Dengue cases in Negros Occidental have been gradually declining from its peak in July this year, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Ma. Girlie Pinongan said on Friday (Sept. 5).

Bacolod sanggunian moves to require internet conduits in new buildings

September 6, 2025

Faster and safer internet access could soon be standard in every new or rehabilitated office, and commercial building in Bacolod City.

Safety surveillance program pushed in NegOr 3rd District

September 6, 2025

Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Janice Degamo is pushing for the establishment of a district safety surveillance program in Bayawan City and the towns of Bacong, Basay, Dauin, Sta. Catalina, Siaton, Valencia, and Zamboanguita.

Wenceslao in, De Chavez out as NOCPPO chief

September 6, 2025

PCol. Dennis Wenceslao has been named the next provincial director of the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO), succeeding PCol. Rainerio de Chavez, who was relieved and transferred to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group.

Lacson raises concern on NPA ‘killing spree’ in northern Negros

September 6, 2025

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson on Friday (Sept. 5) expressed concern on the killing spree of the New People’s Army (NPA) remnants, who recently claimed responsibility for the death of two civilians in northern Negros.

CAFGU member injured in Kabankalan gunbattle

September 6, 2025

A member of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) was injured in a clash with remnants of the New People’s Army in the hinterlands of Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental on Wednesday (Sept. 3).

Mambukal Resort upgrades facilities

September 6, 2025

The Mambukal Resort and Wildlife Sanctuary in Barangay Minoyan, Murcia, Negros Occidental is getting more improvements in its facilities as part of the initiatives of Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson to further boost the local tourism industry.

First-ever North Negros marathon set Sept. 7

September 6, 2025

More than 150 local and international runners are expected to take part in the first-ever North Negros Marathon on Sept. 7, a 42-kilometer race that will put the spotlight on the 2nd Congressional District of Negros Occidental.

RSSI infestation in sugarcane farms reaches over 4k hectares

MassKara 2025 logo, theme unveiled

Dengue cases declining in Negros Occidental: PHO

Bacolod sanggunian moves to require internet conduits in new buildings

Safety surveillance program pushed in NegOr 3rd District

Wenceslao in, De Chavez out as NOCPPO chief

Lacson raises concern on NPA ‘killing spree’ in northern Negros

CAFGU member injured in Kabankalan gunbattle

Mambukal Resort upgrades facilities

First-ever North Negros marathon set Sept. 7

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