December 16, 2025 - Negros Now Daily

PrimeWater-Baciwa under new owner: Albee

December 16, 2025

The Villar-owned PrimeWater, which entered into a joint venture agreement (JVA) with the Bacolod Water District (Baciwa), is up for takeover.

323 NIR cops promoted

December 16, 2025

A total of 323 police personnel across Negros Island Region were promoted on Monday to the next higher rank, as the Philippine National Police conducted a simultaneous oathtaking, donning, and pinning of ranks ceremonies, all over the country.

Amend GSIS Act, Bacolod sanggunian asks Senate

December 16, 2025

The Sangguniang Panlungsod of Bacolod has asked the Senate to amend the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Act of 1997, so that elected officials who are non-career GSIS members can pay voluntary contribution to complete the minimum 15-year requirement in the payment of premiums.

NegOcc boosts healthcare services with P100-M infectious disease hub

December 16, 2025

The Negros Occidental provincial government is enhancing its delivery of healthcare services with the opening of the Center for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases (CEMREID) at the Teresita L. Jalandoni Provincial Hospital (TLJPH) in Silay City.

Bacolod’s first outdoor ‘glasshouse’ sports court up at The Upper East

December 16, 2025

A first-of-its-kind outdoor sports facility, featuring a striking glasshouse design and integrated retail hubs, is set to rise inside Megaworld’s The Upper East township, further supporting Bacolod City’s push to become the sports capital of the Negros Island Region (NIR).

NOCPPO, NORPPO receive new firearms

December 16, 2025

The operational readiness and capability of the units under the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) got a boost after receiving more mobility assets and brand new high-powered guns from Camp Crame.

Include sugar farmers in P10B PAFFF: Benitez

December 16, 2025

Negros Occidental Third District Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez said on Monday (Dec. 15) the inclusion of sugar farmers in the 2026 implementation of the P10-billion Presidential Assistance for Farmers, Fisherfolk, and Families (PAFFF) program has gained traction.

PrimeWater-Baciwa under new owner: Albee

323 NIR cops promoted

Amend GSIS Act, Bacolod sanggunian asks Senate

NegOcc boosts healthcare services with P100-M infectious disease hub

Bacolod’s first outdoor ‘glasshouse’ sports court up at The Upper East

NOCPPO, NORPPO receive new firearms

Include sugar farmers in P10B PAFFF: Benitez

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