October 17, 2025 - Negros Now Daily

More police, evac plan in place for MassKara weekend highlights

October 17, 2025

Additional police personnel were deployed and an evacuation plan prepared as this year’s MassKara Festival celebration in Bacolod City entered its culminating weekend highlights this Oct. 17-19.

Crime-free festival in 14 days: BCPO

October 17, 2025

The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) reported zero-crime incident in the first two weeks of the 46th MassKara Festival from Oct. 1 to 14.

Consumers’ group supports Noneco-NEPC proposed JVA

October 17, 2025

The Alliance of Concerned Consumers in Electricity and Social Services (Access) has expressed support to the proposed joint venture agreement (JVA) between the Northern Negros Electric Cooperative (Noneco) and the Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power).

81 quakes logged at Mount Kanlaon

October 17, 2025

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) raised the possibility of a volcanic event at Mt. Kanlaon, following the occurrence of 81 volcano-tectonic (VT) quakes, which started early morning on Thursday, Oct. 16.

Brgy Villamonte puppet-pair wins first-ever Mask Higantes contest

October 17, 2025

The puppet-pair entry of Christopher John Puerta of Barangay Villamonte, which depicted Bacolod’s dazzling neon-lit street parties and modern festival vibe that continues to evolve each year, was the grand champion in the 1st MassKara Mask-Higantes competition Oct. 15 at the Government Center.

12 barangays to light up Bacolod in Electric MassKara float parade

October 17, 2025

Bacolod is gearing up for this weekend’s MassKara highlights, bringing an exciting lineup of events that celebrate the city’s culture, creativity, and community spirit.

Outstanding Negrense rural women honored

October 17, 2025

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson led the recognition of Negrense women living in rural areas, acknowledging their invaluable contributions to agriculture, food production, and food safety, during the 5th Provincial Rural Women Summit at the Negros Residences in Bacolod City Oct. 15.

‘First-in-Bacolod’ amenities at Megaworld’s One Manhattan

October 17, 2025

Megaworld’s One Manhattan at The Upper East features several “first-in-Bacolod” amenities and sets a “new standard for vertical living” in the highly-urbanized city.

More police, evac plan in place for MassKara weekend highlights

Crime-free festival in 14 days: BCPO

Consumers’ group supports Noneco-NEPC proposed JVA

81 quakes logged at Mount Kanlaon

Brgy Villamonte puppet-pair wins first-ever Mask Higantes contest

12 barangays to light up Bacolod in Electric MassKara float parade

Outstanding Negrense rural women honored

‘First-in-Bacolod’ amenities at Megaworld’s One Manhattan

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