December 5, 2025 - Negros Now Daily

Bacolod SP approves P4.75-B 2026 budget

December 5, 2025

The Sangguniang Panlungsod approved on second, third, and final reading, under suspended rules Dec. 4, the P4.75 billion budget of the Bacolod City government for 2026.

P45 million okayed for CNA bonus of Bacolod employees

December 5, 2025

Qualified Bacolod City government employees will receive an across-the-board Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA) incentive of P30,000, following the passage of an appropriation ordinance Dec. 4.

Lacson orders preemptive evacuation in high-risk areas

December 5, 2025

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday ordered the pre-emptive evacuation of persons and families in high-risk areas due to the impending threat of Tropical Depression Wilma.

Families still within Mt. Kanlaon’s 4km PDZ may face charges: DENR

December 5, 2025

Some 132 families residing inside the Mt. Kanlaon protected zone, who engage in farming, may face charges if they will not vacate the area, an official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said on Thursday.

No classes in Bacolod, Negros today due to ‘Wilma’

December 5, 2025

The Dec. 5 face-to-face classes in all levels, both public and private, have been suspended in Bacolod, Negros Oriental, and several towns and cities in Negros Occidental due to Tropical Depression “Wilma”.

Solon supports call for flashfloods, landslide probe in central Negros

December 5, 2025

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Occidental Fifth District Rep. Emilio Bernardino Yulo III has expressed support to the call for a comprehensive and transparent investigation on the root causes of

145 Brgy. 27 residents receive cash assistance from city, NHA

December 5, 2025

A total of 145 residents of Barangay 27, affected by a fire in September, received financial aid through the National Housing Authority’s Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP) at the Bacolod Government Center lobby Dec. 4.

PCPPI plants to harness solar energy

December 5, 2025

The Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI), manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages in the Philippines, is harnessing solar energy in all its 11 manufacturing plants nationwide, including in Bacolod City, to reduce its energy consumption.

Moises Padilla mayor, festival earn Aliw Awards nominations

December 5, 2025

Moises Padilla Mayor Ella Celestina Garcia-Yulo secured two nominations while the town’s cultural celebration, the Magayon Hinuptanan Festival, earned a nomination under the Best Festival category in the 38th Annual Aliw Awards.

‘Light the World’ giving machines in Bacolod City mall until Jan. 5

December 5, 2025

The Light the World giving machines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were unveiled Dec. 4 at Robinsons Bacolod, and will receive donations until Jan. 5 next year for the benefit of three charity partners.

Bacolod SP approves P4.75-B 2026 budget

P45 million okayed for CNA bonus of Bacolod employees

Lacson orders preemptive evacuation in high-risk areas

Families still within Mt. Kanlaon’s 4km PDZ may face charges: DENR

No classes in Bacolod, Negros today due to ‘Wilma’

Solon supports call for flashfloods, landslide probe in central Negros

145 Brgy. 27 residents receive cash assistance from city, NHA

PCPPI plants to harness solar energy

Moises Padilla mayor, festival earn Aliw Awards nominations

‘Light the World’ giving machines in Bacolod City mall until Jan. 5

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