January 27, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

Bacolod LGU, DOE sign partnership for waste-to-energy, solar program

January 27, 2026

The Bacolod City government and the Department of Energy have taken a major step towards sustainable urban development with the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) Jan. 26 for waste-to-energy (WTE) development, alongside the launch of the “Solar Solutions for Government: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Public Buildings” program.

Three Negrense fishers rescued

January 27, 2026

Three Negrense fishermen were rescued by a Singaporean-flagged bulk carrier after their fishing boat capsized at Mindanao Sea on Sunday (Jan. 25), according to the Philippine Coast Guard.

DA freezes applications of farmland reclassification

January 27, 2026

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has ordered an immediate freeze on all new agricultural land reclassification applications as the Department of Agriculture moves to fortify the nation’s food security strategy and shield precious farmland from rapid conversion pressures.

‘Review sweeteners import volume’

January 27, 2026

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson has called for a review on the import volume and policies on the entry of artificial sweeteners into the country.

Barangay kagawad shot dead in Murcia

January 27, 2026

A barangay councilman was shot and killed by an unidentified gunman at Purok Puncian in Barangay Santa Rosa, Murcia, Negros Occidental on Monday (Jan. 26).

21 medicines under YAKAP remain available: PhilHealth

January 27, 2026

The 21 essential medicines under the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) remain available this year in YAKAP-accredited primary care facilities nationwide, including in Bacolod City and Negros Occidental.

Bacolod SP okays ordinance on Cultural Heritage Mapping

January 27, 2026

All historical artifacts or items and sites in Bacolod will be mapped by the City Tourism Office (CTO) to safeguard local history, rituals, traditions, and heritage sites, following the approval of “The Cultural Heritage Mapping Ordinance of Bacolod”.

Negros Power donates relief goods to fire-affected residents in Bacolod

January 27, 2026

As part of its ongoing “Ikaw ang Una” campaign, Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power) has extended assistance to Barangay 10 through the donation of rice and canned goods for residents affected by the recent fire incident.

NUSTAR to host major Asean tourism events

January 27, 2026

NUSTAR Resort Cebu will welcome delegates to the reception and dinner hosted by the Singapore Tourism Board at the NUSTAR Grand Ballroom on Jan. 29.

Bacolod LGU, DOE sign partnership for waste-to-energy, solar program

Three Negrense fishers rescued

DA freezes applications of farmland reclassification

‘Review sweeteners import volume’

Barangay kagawad shot dead in Murcia

21 medicines under YAKAP remain available: PhilHealth

Bacolod SP okays ordinance on Cultural Heritage Mapping

Negros Power donates relief goods to fire-affected residents in Bacolod

NUSTAR to host major Asean tourism events

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