December 29, 2025 - Negros Now Daily

‘No Entry’ policy enforced in Cadiz Giant Clam Village

December 29, 2025

The Cadiz city government has enforced a strict “no entry” policy at the Giant Clam Village within the Lakawon Marine Protected Area (MPA) in Brgy. Cadiz Viejo, following the illegal extraction of 33 giant clams discovered Dec. 25.

LTO-NIR continues vehicle inspections

December 29, 2025

Focused transport safety and enforcement operations continue across the Negros Island Region, including in Bacolod City, amid the holiday exodus, the Land Transportation Office-NIR said Dec. 28.

Cops seize P952,000 ‘shabu’

December 29, 2025

Seven drug suspects were arrested while P952,000 worth of suspected shabu were seized by operatives of the City Drug Enforcement Unit in two buy-busts in Bacolod City on Dec. 27.

Former marine soldier nabbed for illegal discharge of firearms

December 29, 2025

A retired member of the Philippine Marine Corps was arrested for illegal discharge of firearms in Barangay Balingasag, Bago City, Negros Occidental on the evening of Dec. 24.

Top performing Neg. Or. barangays feted for peace and order initiatives

December 29, 2025

The Provincial Peace and Order Council, through the Department of the Interior and Local Government, awarded outstanding barangay peace and order units in Negros Oriental during the provincial search for excellence in grassroots governance.

Rebels claim death of two ‘informants’

December 29, 2025

The New People’s Army (NPA) has claimed responsibility for the summary executions of two civilians they accused of being military informants – Wilmar Amosco in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, and Virginia Salmorenante in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental.

Sambayanan denounces NPA over death of civilians

December 29, 2025

The Sentrong Alyansa ng mga Mamamayan para sa Bayan (Sambayanan), composed of former rebels in Negros and Panay, condemned the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and its armed wing, the New People’s Army (NPA), for the series of murder of innocent civilians in Negros Island.

Bicam signs committee report on P6.793-T 2026 budget bill

December 29, 2025

The bicameral conference committee, convened to reconcile conflicting votes on House Bill (HB) 4058, or the General Appropriations Bill (GAB), formally completed its task with the signing of the Committee Report yesterday afternoon.

2025 marked with pension reform, program upgrades: SSS president

December 29, 2025

The Social Security System (SSS) closes 2025 with the implementation of the Emergency Loan Program (ELP) capping off achievements that strengthened social protection for millions of Filipinos, highlighted by the successful implementation of the pension reform program, loan program enhancements, expanded membership coverage, and significant strides in digital transformation, SSS president and CEO Robert Joseph Montes De Claro said.

Landbank eyes sustainability bonds issuance in Q1 2026

December 29, 2025

As part of broader sustainable finance strategy, Landbank said it plans to offer sustainability bonds by the first quarter of 2026.

‘No Entry’ policy enforced in Cadiz Giant Clam Village

LTO-NIR continues vehicle inspections

Cops seize P952,000 ‘shabu’

Former marine soldier nabbed for illegal discharge of firearms

Top performing Neg. Or. barangays feted for peace and order initiatives

Rebels claim death of two ‘informants’

Sambayanan denounces NPA over death of civilians

Bicam signs committee report on P6.793-T 2026 budget bill

2025 marked with pension reform, program upgrades: SSS president

Landbank eyes sustainability bonds issuance in Q1 2026

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