January 23, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

More than P1/kWh increase in power rates in Neg. Occ.

January 23, 2026

Residential customers of Negros Occidental Electric Cooperative (Noceco) and Negros Power are paying more for their electricity use this month, while those served by Northern Negros Electric Cooperative (Noneco) have slightly lower power rate.

P11.9-M in shabu seized in Bacolod

January 23, 2026

The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) has confiscated P11.9 million worth of suspected shabu in week-long anti-drug operations, from Jan. 12 to 18.

Rice black bug infestation in NegOr under control: DA

January 23, 2026

Following the discovery of rice black bug infestation in Sibulan, Negros Oriental, the Department of Agriculture-Negros Island Region (DA-NIR) assured rice farmers that it has not posed a significant risk to local rice production.

‘Increase allowance of leaders of Bacolod elderly, PWD groups’

January 23, 2026

The Sangguniang Panlungsod of Bacolod has unanimously approved Jan. 21 a resolution urging the Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD), the Office for Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA), and the Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO), through Mayor Greg Gasataya, to increase to P1,000 the monthly allowance of presidents of senior citizen and PWD associations in Bacolod.

P55M slaughterhouse opens in Murcia

January 23, 2026

The P55-million modern abattoir in Barangay Alegria, Murcia, Negros Occidental is now ready to accept clients, following its blessing and inauguration on Thursday (Jan. 22).

Cadiz promotes native baskets instead of single-use plastics

January 23, 2026

Cadiz City in Negros Occidental distributed 1,000 rattan-made baskets under the “Balik Alat” program as part of the ongoing 2026 Dinagsa Festival Fiesta Fair.

720 senior citizens, PWDs in Victorias get P1K stipend

January 23, 2026

A total of 720 senior citizens and persons with disability in Victorias received P1,000 each during the recent payout of stipend for cash-for-work and livelihood support program at the Don Alejandro Acuña Yap Quiña Arts and Cultural Center in the city.

Medical, service caravan gives aid to NegOrenses

January 23, 2026

In line with his commitment to people-centered and inclusive governance, Negros Oriental Governor Chaco Sagarbarria led the medical, legal, and social services caravan at the Tinago gym in Barangay Poblacion 1, Dumaguete City Jan. 22.

MR denied, Decena files appeal before Civil Service Commission

January 23, 2026

Citing no evidence presented to controvert the initial findings, the Negros Occidental Provincial Legal Office denied the motion for reconsideration (MR) on the six-month suspension of provincial tourism officer Cheryl Decena and two other provincial government employees.

Showcase of Belgian paintings

January 23, 2026

A visual treat featuring 33 well-preserved oil on canvas paintings by the late Belgian artist Henri Van Craeynest (1913-2001) was held recently at the Science Wing of Foundation Preparatory Academy.

More than P1/kWh increase in power rates in Neg. Occ.

P11.9-M in shabu seized in Bacolod

Rice black bug infestation in NegOr under control: DA

‘Increase allowance of leaders of Bacolod elderly, PWD groups’

P55M slaughterhouse opens in Murcia

Cadiz promotes native baskets instead of single-use plastics

720 senior citizens, PWDs in Victorias get P1K stipend

Medical, service caravan gives aid to NegOrenses

MR denied, Decena files appeal before Civil Service Commission

Showcase of Belgian paintings

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