November 8, 2025 - Negros Now Daily

Signal 1 in northern Negros Occ. as ‘Uwan’ nears Eastern Visayas

November 8, 2025

Tropical cyclone wind signal 1 has been hoisted over the northern portion of Negros Occidental, including Escalante, Toboso, Sagay, Cadiz, Calatrava, and Manapla, among others, due to Severe Tropical Storm “Uwan”, the DOST-PAGASA said in its latest bulletin at 5 p.m. Nov. 7.

Tino death toll in NIR now at 70

November 8, 2025

The death toll following the onslaught of Typhoon Tino in Negros Island Region has increased to 70 as of Nov. 7, consolidated data of local governments showed.

P382-M damage to infra, agro-fishery in Negros Occ.

November 8, 2025

Damage to infrastructure and losses sustained by the agriculture sector in Negros Occidental following the onslaught of Typhoon Tino reached more than P382.3 million as of Nov. 7, initial assessment of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) showed.

Negros Power targets 100 percent restoration of electricity by next week

November 8, 2025

Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power) is eyeing the full restoration of electricity to all households in its area of coverage by early next week.

P4-B in benefit claims paid in Negros Occ. – PhilHealth

November 8, 2025

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation said it has paid P4 billion in benefit claims to accredited healthcare facilities in Bacolod City and Negros Occidental, and processing the release of P782.8 million, as of Sept. 30 this year.

Victorias LGU mobilizes water tanker to Hinigaran, aids Tino-hit residents

November 8, 2025

The city government of Victorias, under the leadership of Mayor Abelardo Bantug III, extended support to the municipality of Hinigaran, through the Victorias City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (VCDRRMO), by deploying a water tanker to aid communities affected by Typhoon Tino Nov. 6.

Ensure price stability of basic goods in typhoon-affected areas: Escudero

November 8, 2025

Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has reminded authorities to ensure that prices of basic goods and prime commodities remain stable during this critical time in the provinces severely affected by Typhoon Tino.

Exhibits open today at Orange Project

November 8, 2025

Two exhibits – Wayfarer, and Paranoia and Wilderness – will open today, Nov. 8, at Orange Project, The Art District, in Mandalagan, Bacolod City.

McDonald’s Philippines named Employer of the Year by PMAP

November 8, 2025

McDonald’s Philippines triumphed at this year’s People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) Awards as it bagged the coveted Employer of the Year Award, given to a company showing exceptional business and people management practices.

Youth for academic freedom

November 8, 2025

Dan Kristian Rivera, a master’s student in Peace Studies under the Religion and Peace Studies Department’s graduate program at Silliman University, has been selected to participate in the Youth Rising Creative Workshop organized by the Southeast Asian Coalition for Academic Freedom (SEACAF).

Signal 1 in northern Negros Occ. as ‘Uwan’ nears Eastern Visayas

Tino death toll in NIR now at 70

P382-M damage to infra, agro-fishery in Negros Occ.

Negros Power targets 100 percent restoration of electricity by next week

P4-B in benefit claims paid in Negros Occ. – PhilHealth

Victorias LGU mobilizes water tanker to Hinigaran, aids Tino-hit residents

Ensure price stability of basic goods in typhoon-affected areas: Escudero

Exhibits open today at Orange Project

McDonald’s Philippines named Employer of the Year by PMAP

Youth for academic freedom

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