March 2, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

Bayanihan SIM cards for remote schools

March 2, 2026

A total of 849 students, teachers, and non-teaching personnel in the remote village of Nalundan in Bindoy town now have access to 25 gigabytes (GB) of monthly reliable internet data through the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)’s Bayanihan SIM cards.

When strength is actually weakness

March 2, 2026

In a world that all too often celebrates physical prowess and decisive action, it’s easy to equate physical strength with actual power.

10,000 join NIRAAM kickoff at Panaad

March 2, 2026

More than 10,000 delegates and visitors witnessed vibrant performances in the inaugural Negros Island Regional Athletic Association Meet (NIRAAM) opening ceremony at Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City March 1.

2 more civilians killed in Negros

March 2, 2026

Two more civilians have been added to the list of victims of the atrocities perpetrated by remnants of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Negros Island for a year now.

Lacson lauds decisive action vs. illegal mining in Hinobaan

March 2, 2026

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson lauded the authorities for their decisive action against illegal mining activities in Hinobaan, which led to the arrest of mine individuals and confiscation of about P17.5 million worth of equipment.

Phivolcs says frequency of ash emissions at Kanlaon ‘normal’

March 2, 2026

The frequencies of ash emissions at Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island in the past few days are still normal, but the public should remain vigilant, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) Director Teresito Bacolcol said.

Bigtime oil price hike looms

March 2, 2026

The eighth straight week of increases for gasoline, and the ninth for diesel and kerosene, will take effect tomorrow, March 3, even as the US-Israeli war on Iran has kindled fears of soaring oil prices.

Direct digital payouts for over 335,000 Tesda scholars soon

March 2, 2026

More than 335,000 scholars of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) nationwide will soon enjoy faster, safer, and more convenient access to their scholarship grants and training support funds, through a strengthened partnership with LandBank.

Bayanihan SIM cards for remote schools

When strength is actually weakness

10,000 join NIRAAM kickoff at Panaad

2 more civilians killed in Negros

Lacson lauds decisive action vs. illegal mining in Hinobaan

Phivolcs says frequency of ash emissions at Kanlaon ‘normal’

Bigtime oil price hike looms

Direct digital payouts for over 335,000 Tesda scholars soon

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