December 19, 2025 - Negros Now Daily

DOH-NIR ensures readiness of hospitals for holiday surge

December 19, 2025

The Department of Health-Negros Island Region (DOH-NIR) Center for Health Development has stepped up preparations for the “Ligtas Christmas” campaign, with pre-assessment visits to hospitals across the region.

Gov’t workers to get P5,000 PEI for 2025

December 19, 2025

Qualified government employees will receive P5,000 each in Productivity Enhancement Incentive (PEI) for 2025, per the Department of Budget and Management circular released Dec. 18.

Victorias boosts business regulations enforcement

December 19, 2025

The Victorias local government strengthened its enforcement of business regulations as several establishments operating without the required permits were ordered closed, in line with City Ordinance No. 07-2015, the city said Dec. 17.

‘Captain Blind’ returns to 3ID

December 19, 2025

A Philippine Army soldier, who lost his eyesight after he was hit by an improvised explosive device (IED), returned to his former unit, the 3rd Infantry Division, sharing lessons from his journey as a wounded warrior who refused to be defined by disability.

Bacolod allots P199M in employee benefits

December 19, 2025

Mayor Greg Gasataya said he expects improved public service delivery as the Bacolod government started the release of more than P199 million in financial benefits for city employees.

La Castellana LGU eyeing 8-hectare relocation site for homeless families

December 19, 2025

The municipal government of La Castellana in Negros Occidental is eyeing an eight-hectare lot for the relocation site of homeless families displaced by Typhoon Tino.

Sagay mayor outlines ‘child-focused’ efforts

December 19, 2025

Mayor Leo Rafael Cueva reaffirmed Sagay’s commitment to child-centered recovery and long-term development during his State of the Children Address at the National Children’s Month celebration recently in Balay Kauswagan, the city said Dec. 18.

14 NIR towns get P760M indicative grants: DSWD

December 19, 2025

Fourteen municipalities in the Negros Island Region (NIR) have been allocated a total of P760 million in indicative grants for the implementation of a three-year resilience plan under the Panahon ng Pagkilos: Philippine Community Resilience Program (PCRP).

PNP heightens police visibility across Negros Island Region

December 19, 2025

The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) has issued security reminders to the public as part of its intensified peace and order measures for the Yuletide season.

DILG completes electrification project in insurgency-cleared village in NegOr

December 19, 2025

Barangay Banwague, once a conflict affected community in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental will have electricity this Christmas season.

DOH-NIR ensures readiness of hospitals for holiday surge

Gov’t workers to get P5,000 PEI for 2025

Victorias boosts business regulations enforcement

‘Captain Blind’ returns to 3ID

Bacolod allots P199M in employee benefits

La Castellana LGU eyeing 8-hectare relocation site for homeless families

Sagay mayor outlines ‘child-focused’ efforts

14 NIR towns get P760M indicative grants: DSWD

PNP heightens police visibility across Negros Island Region

DILG completes electrification project in insurgency-cleared village in NegOr

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