April 6, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

Another double-digit hike in prices of diesel April 7

April 6, 2026

The prices of petroleum products continue to soar, with diesel nearing the P150 per liter mark.

Mt. Kanlaon remains restive

April 6, 2026

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Philvocs) recorded three ash emission events at Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island on Sunday, April 5.

Police to enforce weeklong gun ban during Panaad fest

April 6, 2026

The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) will enforce a week-long gun ban in Bacolod City, in line with the celebration of the 30th Panaad sa Negros Festival.

2 children drown in DSB, EB Magalona

April 6, 2026

Two children drowned during family get-togethers along the rivers in Don Salvador Benedicto and E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental over the weekend.

‘Holy Week in NIR generally peaceful’

April 6, 2026

The Police Regional Office–Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) declared that the regionwide observance of Holy Week was generally peaceful, with no major incidents recorded.

1,193 jeepney drivers in Bacolod get rice aid

April 6, 2026

A total of 1,193 drivers of traditional and modernized jeepneys in Bacolod City each received five kilos of rice April 5 from the city government as much-needed relief amid the soaring fuel prices due to continuing tensions in the Middle East.

Citicore Renewables energizes 69MWp Neg. Occ. solar plant

April 6, 2026

Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) has successfully energized the 69-megawatt peak (MWp) Citicore Solar Negros Occidental 2 Solar Power Plant in Barangay E. Lopez, Silay City.

DTI: Commodity prices on hold until April 16

April 6, 2026

Prices of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) will increase only starting April 17, following a meeting among officials of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), manufacturers, and retailers.

Pag-IBIG grants special benefits package to repatriated OFWs

April 6, 2026

In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to provide necessary assistance to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by the Middle East crisis, the Pag-IBIG Fund has approved a special benefits package, allowing qualified members to access their savings and receive temporary relief on housing loan payments as they recover and rebuild their lives.

Store owner from NegOr wins in Smart’s Ka Partner Rewards

April 6, 2026

A sari-sari store owner from Valencia, Negros Oriental, recently won a brand-new motorcycle through Smart Communications Inc.’s Ka-Partner Rewards program, a yearly incentive program that allows Smart’s partner-retailers to enjoy instant rewards and exclusive perks by using the Ka-Partner App.

Another double-digit hike in prices of diesel April 7

Mt. Kanlaon remains restive

Police to enforce weeklong gun ban during Panaad fest

2 children drown in DSB, EB Magalona

‘Holy Week in NIR generally peaceful’

1,193 jeepney drivers in Bacolod get rice aid

Citicore Renewables energizes 69MWp Neg. Occ. solar plant

DTI: Commodity prices on hold until April 16

Pag-IBIG grants special benefits package to repatriated OFWs

Store owner from NegOr wins in Smart’s Ka Partner Rewards

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