September 25, 2025 - Negros Now Daily

OCD-NIR warns of lahar flow

September 25, 2025

In anticipation of heavy rains due to southwest monsoon enhanced by Tropical Storm Opong, the Emergency Operations Center of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council-Negros Island Region (RDRRMC-NIR) was placed on red alert status starting Wednesday, Sept. 24.

2.7-M voters in NegOcc in next brgy, SK election

September 25, 2025

A total of 2.701 million Negrenses are expected to cast their votes in the next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) in Negros Occidental, records of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) showed.

Historic dual-venue opening for MassKara Festival Oct. 1

September 25, 2025

This year’s MassKara Festival is set to open with a historic first—two venues will simultaneously host the grand kickoff on Oct. 1, at 5 p.m., the organizer, Bacolod Gugma Foundation Inc. (BGFI), said Sept. 24.

Task Force Kasanag joins ICI in flood control projects probe

September 25, 2025

The Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) tasked to investigate the widespread anomalous flood control projects has sought the help of Task Force Kasanag International (TFKI) led by Negrense John Chong in gathering evidences and documents for the case build up against those involved.

1,819 cops to secure MassKara Festival

September 25, 2025

• CHERYL G. CRUZ P/Col. Joeresty Coronica, director of the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO), said Sept. 24 that 1,819 personnel will be deployed to ensure peace and order during

35 IP clusters in PH to join Dayaw 2025 in Negros Occ.

September 25, 2025

Thirty-five indigenous peoples (IP) clusters from all over the country will join the Dayaw 2025 Philippine IP Festival in Bacolod City and Negros Occidental from Oct. 7-9, initiated by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCAA).

American journalist discusses AI and community journalism

September 25, 2025

Veteran American journalist Gary Kebbel challenged communication students and faculty from the University of St. La Salle and Bicol University to rebuild the public’s declining trust in media amidst the age of artificial intelligence during a lecture entitled “Tech’s Role in Shaping Community Journalism” at the USLS Cody Conference Halls on Sept. 10.

Siquijor mystifies

September 25, 2025

September is the island of Siquijor’s milestone month as it celebrates annually what the residents call as Siquijor Day. The merriment and festivities, however, last for an entire month with diverse happenings that both locals and tourists are able to enjoy and take part in.

The tyranny of numbers

September 25, 2025

We live in a high-tech age, where computers and automated devices are numerous and, in many respects, are already in control of our lives.

OCD-NIR warns of lahar flow

2.7-M voters in NegOcc in next brgy, SK election

Historic dual-venue opening for MassKara Festival Oct. 1

Task Force Kasanag joins ICI in flood control projects probe

1,819 cops to secure MassKara Festival

35 IP clusters in PH to join Dayaw 2025 in Negros Occ.

American journalist discusses AI and community journalism

Siquijor mystifies

The tyranny of numbers

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