November 3, 2025 - Negros Now Daily

NegOcc under red alert due to typhoon ‘Tino’

November 3, 2025

The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) of Negros Occidental is now on red alert status in anticipation of Tropical Cyclone Tino, which will make a landfall over Eastern Visayas and Caraga regions evening of Nov. 3 and morning of Nov. 4.

Big-time oil price hike looms anew

November 3, 2025

Another round of oil price hike will take effect tomorrow, Nov. 4, with diesel set to increase from P2.50 to P2.80 per liter, gasoline by P1.30 to 1.50/L, and kerosene by P1.80 to P2.20/L.

Storm surge warning up in NIR, VisMin areas due to STS ‘Tino’

November 3, 2025

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration issued Nov. 2 a storm surge warning over Bacolod City and the rest of Negros Island Region, as well as several areas in Visayas and Mindanao as “Tino” intensified into severe tropical storm (STS).

Bais City under state of calamity

November 3, 2025

Bais City in Negros Oriental is now under a state of calamity due to the wastewater spillage from the Universal Robina Corp. (URC) ethanol facility, which already affected about 3,000 hectares of the Tañon Strait Protected Seascape, based on the data of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

P1B agri-port to rise in Cadiz

November 3, 2025

An agricultural port, worth P1 billion, is being eyed in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental, with initial works expected in the second half of 2026, Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said during his visit to the city Oct. 30.

Capitol warns of water crisis in Negros Occidental by 2030

November 3, 2025

Negros Occidental will experience water crisis in 2030, if the province’s water supply requirement will not be addressed by that time, according to the provincial government.

Policeman admits involvement in killing of woman from Victorias

November 3, 2025

A policeman, who confessed involvement in the disappearance and death of Kristine Joy Dignadice of Victorias City voluntarily surrendered to PBrig. Gen. Arnold Thomas Ibay, regional director of Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR), on Saturday.

Escudero does not own any property at Alphaland Baguio Mountain Lodges

November 3, 2025

The management of Alphaland Baguio Mountain Lodges (ABML) has clarified Nov. 2 that Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero does not own any property within the development, contrary to claims circulating online and in private circles.

Neg. Or. exec urges transparency on wastewater spill investigation

November 3, 2025

The Negros Oriental Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP), through its committees on Environment and on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, is seeking transparent reporting about the wastewater contamination in the Bais Bay area to keep the provincial government updated.

Siquijor to benefit from faster infra project approvals – DOE

November 3, 2025

Siquijor, an island province heavily reliant on tourism and dependent on local power grid supply, stands to benefit greatly from faster energy infra project approvals, the Department of Energy said.

NegOcc under red alert due to typhoon ‘Tino’

Big-time oil price hike looms anew

Storm surge warning up in NIR, VisMin areas due to STS ‘Tino’

Bais City under state of calamity

P1B agri-port to rise in Cadiz

Capitol warns of water crisis in Negros Occidental by 2030

Policeman admits involvement in killing of woman from Victorias

Escudero does not own any property at Alphaland Baguio Mountain Lodges

Neg. Or. exec urges transparency on wastewater spill investigation

Siquijor to benefit from faster infra project approvals – DOE

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