December 11, 2025 - Negros Now Daily

Bacolod flood mitigation masterplan to be drafted

December 11, 2025

Bacolod Lone District Rep. Alfredo Benitez said he expects an initial draft of the flood mitigation masterplan for the highly-urbanized city, following the second Flood Control Summit Dec. 10.

P12M in illegal drugs seized in weeklong police operations

December 11, 2025

The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) confiscated P12 million worth of illegal drugs across the region from Dec. 1 to 7.

DOH monitors 84 cases of diarrhea in Moises Padilla

December 11, 2025

The municipality of Moises Padilla in Negros Occidental is addressing the reported diarrhea outbreak in Barangay Inolingan.

Diaz remains hopeful for Silaynons to support Capitol bulk water project

December 11, 2025

Negros Occidental Provincial Administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz said on Wednesday that it is still “premature” to conclude that Silaynons are opposing the proposed P1.2‑billion Bulk Water Project in Brgy. Guimbalaon, Silay City.

86.7% hike in leptospirosis cases logged in Bacolod

December 11, 2025

There is an 86.7 percent increase in leptospirosis cases in Bacolod in the first 11 months of this year, compared to the same period last year, the City Health Office (CHO) said Dec. 10.

18,253 Tino-affected families in Bacolod to get P115-M aid

December 11, 2025

The Bacolod City government said that 3,430 families, whose houses were destroyed during Typhoon Tino, and 14,823 others with damaged homes, will start receiving emergency cash transfer (ECT) assistance, totaling P114,999,437, from the national government on Saturday, Dec. 13.

Rep. Javi Benitez files G-HIVE bill in congress

December 11, 2025

Negros Occidental Third District Representative Javier Miguel Benitez has filed House Bill No. 6761, which seeks to institutionalize full transparency and accountability in the national budget process through the creation of the Government Hub for Information and Verified Expenditures (G-HIVE).

Biz leaders to gather today for Bacolod business forum

December 11, 2025

The city government of Bacolod, together with the business community, is set to convene local entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and key stakeholders for the Bacolod Business Talks 2025 this afternoon, Dec. 11, at L’Fisher Hotel.

A good government?

December 11, 2025

The events unfurling in the country today give us a feeling of déjà vu. Almost 40 years ago to this day, people were marching in the streets, chanting slogans like what we hear today – albeit with an almost similar objective – bringing placards and huge, larger-than-life caricatures of the main characters of this real-life drama.

Rethinking retirement

December 11, 2025

As the world’s population ages and people live longer, the concept of retirement is undergoing a pivotal transformation. Traditionally, retirement meant the end of one’s working years, a time to step away from the hustle, rest, and pursue leisure activities.

Bacolod flood mitigation masterplan to be drafted

P12M in illegal drugs seized in weeklong police operations

DOH monitors 84 cases of diarrhea in Moises Padilla

Diaz remains hopeful for Silaynons to support Capitol bulk water project

86.7% hike in leptospirosis cases logged in Bacolod

18,253 Tino-affected families in Bacolod to get P115-M aid

Rep. Javi Benitez files G-HIVE bill in congress

Biz leaders to gather today for Bacolod business forum

A good government?

Rethinking retirement

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