October 11, 2025 - Negros Now Daily

P1-M shabu seized in Bacolod, Victorias anti-drug operations

October 11, 2025

Policemen seized an estimated P1 million worth of suspected shabu from two individuals in separate buy-busts in the cities of Bacolod and Victorias in Negros Occidental on Thursday (Oct. 9).

Magnitude 7.4 quake in Davao felt in Negros Island Region

October 11, 2025

The magnitude 7.4 earthquake that rocked Davao Oriental on Friday (Oct. 10) was also felt in some areas of Negros Island Region (NIR), according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD).

12-hour brownout on Sunday

October 11, 2025

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines said it will shut down its Bacolod-San Enrique 69kV Transmission Line on Sunday, Oct. 12, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., for maintenance activities.

Chiz commiserates with earthquake victims, seeks strengthening of Nat’l Building Code

October 11, 2025

Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero expressed deep concern for the families affected by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Davao Oriental and nearby provinces this morning, Oct. 10, and triggered tsunami warnings and widespread evacuations.

Nat’l budget reappropriation affects local projects – Albee

October 11, 2025

Bacolod City Lone District Rep. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez is looking for funds to finance even just the maintenance of existing drainage systems in the city, with the scrapping of the budget for flood control projects in the 2026 national expenditure program.

Bacolod vies for 2026 Batang Pinoy hosting

October 11, 2025

Bacolod is vying to host the Batang Pinoy National Championships in 2026, marking a potential return of the premier grassroots sports event to the city after more than a decade.

Newest tourist attraction opens in E.B. Magalona

October 11, 2025

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Another eco-tourism destination is now ready to accommodate visitors to E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental, complementing the Tomongtong Mangrove Eco-Trail, which has been dubbed as a haven

P1-M shabu seized in Bacolod, Victorias anti-drug operations

Magnitude 7.4 quake in Davao felt in Negros Island Region

12-hour brownout on Sunday

Chiz commiserates with earthquake victims, seeks strengthening of Nat’l Building Code

Nat’l budget reappropriation affects local projects – Albee

Bacolod vies for 2026 Batang Pinoy hosting

Newest tourist attraction opens in E.B. Magalona

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