March 13, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

‘Ensure fair prices of basic goods in Bacolod amid rising fuel cost’

March 13, 2026

The Bacolod City Local Price Coordinating Council (BC-LPCC) must closely monitor the prices of basic commodities and ensure enforcement of the Price Act to prevent unjustifiable price increases, in light of rising fuel price.

2 more substations for Negros Power

March 13, 2026

In line with its five-year rehabilitation and development plans, Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power) is establishing two more power substations to support the economic growth of Bacolod City and other local government units under its franchise area.

Lacson, Zamora sign sisterhood pact between NegOcc, San Juan

March 13, 2026

A sisterhood agreement was signed between Negros Occidental and its 32 towns and cities, including highly-urbanized Bacolod City, and San Juan City in a ceremony held at Capitol Social Hall in Bacolod City on Thursday, March 12.

NegOr public schools enjoy savings due to solar power

March 13, 2026

Public schools across the province of Negros Oriental are now enjoying major savings in electricity costs through the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.

San Juan offers market space for Negros MSMEs

March 13, 2026

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said the province is set to utilize a market space offered by San Juan City Mayor Zamora to feature products from local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Kabankalan Diocese joins call for peace in Middle East

March 13, 2026

The Diocese of Kabankalan has joined the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC) in calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and for all parties to exercise moral responsibility amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

No compressed 4-day workweek for Comelec

March 13, 2026

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is maintaining a full week schedule of work to ensure timely preparation for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections set on Nov. 2 this year.

NegOcc brgys get P56M aid

March 13, 2026

A total of P56.4 million worth of barangay projects for implementation in various cities and municipalities of Negros Occidental were distributed to the respective punong barangays and authorized officials at the Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol March 11.

March 20 declared holiday for Eid’l Fitr

March 13, 2026

Malacañang announced that Friday, March 20, has been declared a regular holiday nationwide in observance of Eid’l Fitr, the Islamic feast marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

More than 100 suppliers of farm inputs penalized

March 13, 2026

The Department of Agriculture said it imposed penalties on more than 100 suppliers and contractors engaged by regional offices for procurement of farm inputs and the construction of agricultural infrastructure.

‘Ensure fair prices of basic goods in Bacolod amid rising fuel cost’

2 more substations for Negros Power

Lacson, Zamora sign sisterhood pact between NegOcc, San Juan

NegOr public schools enjoy savings due to solar power

San Juan offers market space for Negros MSMEs