December 18, 2025 - Negros Now Daily

Defer CPCs of 21 modern jeeps in Bacolod, SP calls on LTFRB

December 18, 2025

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Region 6 is being asked by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Bacolod to hold in abeyance the issuance of Certificates of Public Convenience (CPCs) and related permits for 21 units of modernized jeep of Cebu People’s Jeep Cooperative pending final resolution of intra-cooperative disputes among the members.

Capitol employees to get add’l benefits, incentives

December 18, 2025

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Negros Occidental unanimously approved on Tuesday the P85 million worth of benefits and incentives for regular, casual, contract of service (COS), and job order (JO) employees, who are expected to receive these before Christmas Day.

Diaz explains referral system under One Hospital Command

December 18, 2025

Amid complaints on the implementation of Negros Occidental One Hospital Command (OHC) system, Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz II said on Wednesday the problem is not within the system, but within the emergency room triage of hospitals.

Riverside College graduates land in Top 10 of Radiologic Tech exam

December 18, 2025

Six graduates of Riverside College Bacolod made it to the Top 10 of the Radiologic Technologists Licensure Examination, per results released by the Professional Regulation Commission Dec. 17.

Pulupandan gets new police station

December 18, 2025

The newly-completed municipal police station of Pulupandan in Negros Occidental was inaugurated during the ceremony led by PBrig. Gen. Arnold Thomas Ibay, regional director of Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region, on Dec. 15.

Rebels claim death of another civilian

December 18, 2025

The Armando Sumayang Jr. Command of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Negros Island claimed responsibility for the death of another civilian in Kabankalan City on Dec. 13.

Escalante mulls political retirement

December 18, 2025

Cadiz City Mayor Salvador Escalante Jr. said it is too early to discuss the 2028 politics as his name is being floated as among the possible gubernatorial candidates in Negros Occidental in the next elections.

URC Bais distillery ops still suspended: DENR

December 18, 2025

The operations of Universal Robina Corp. (URC) Bais Distillery in Bais City, Negros Oriental, remain suspended until the Environmental Management Bureau -Pollution Adjudication Board (EMB-PAB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources lifts its suspension order.

Apo Island board allocates funds for viable berthing space study

December 18, 2025

The Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) of Apo Island in Dauin, Negros Oriental, has allocated some P130,000 for a work and financial plan to determine the type of docking space for motorboats coming to the island.

Innovating craft, furniture industry

December 18, 2025

Community volunteers in Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental have expressed that patience, dedication, and hard work are the best weapons for them to achieve the needs of the community to improve their access to goods and services through safer pathways.

Defer CPCs of 21 modern jeeps in Bacolod, SP calls on LTFRB

Capitol employees to get add’l benefits, incentives

Diaz explains referral system under One Hospital Command

Riverside College graduates land in Top 10 of Radiologic Tech exam

Pulupandan gets new police station

Rebels claim death of another civilian

Escalante mulls political retirement

URC Bais distillery ops still suspended: DENR

Apo Island board allocates funds for viable berthing space study

Innovating craft, furniture industry

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