January 11, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

Negros ACE head pushes policy institutionalization on sugar importation

January 11, 2026

Cadiz City Mayor Salvador Escalante Jr., president of Negros Association of Chief Executives (ACE), is pushing for the institutionalization of policy in sugar importation ahead of the public consultation on the sugar industry in the province on Jan. 23.

Cadiz SK chair gets 6-month suspension for dereliction of duty, abuse of authority

January 11, 2026

A Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairperson in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental has been found guilty of misconduct, negligence and lack of transparency, dereliction of duty, and abuse of authority by the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

Javi files perjury case vs. accuser

January 11, 2026

Negros Occidental Third District Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez has filed a perjury case against Bernard Ferraris, a former mayoral candidate in Victorias City, before the Bacolod City Prosecutor’s Office.

Another year limps off the stage

January 11, 2026

It’s that time of year again. The time when everyone walks around chanting, ‘Happy New Year’ to everyone they meet. Sometimes, I join in and toss a greeting or two, mostly to people I know. But this year, I really don’t feel like it.

Tubong-tubong

January 11, 2026

It is both a privilege and an honor to serve as a regular columnist for this paper, made possible through the encouragement and trust of my fellow Centralian and good friend, Allen Del Carmen.

Under threat

January 11, 2026

As we celebrated the season reminding us of the birth of Jesus, I was also disturbed with recent reports I came across that showed the continuing grave threat to the faith associated with Christmas.