May 20, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

SSS Bacolod serves notices of violation to five employers

May 20, 2026

Five business establishments in Bacolod City, among them a private elementary school, were served notices of violation May 19 for non-remittance of the SSS contributions of around 35 employees, amounting to P1.85 million.

Retiring police colonel found dead in Bacolod

May 20, 2026

A retiring police colonel was found dead inside his residence at Zone 11, Barangay Handumanan, Bacolod City on Tuesday, May 19.

Negros Occ. braces for impact of El Niño

May 20, 2026

The Negros Occidental provincial government is preparing mitigation measures to cushion the impact of the looming El Niño phenomenon later this year, following warnings from the Department of Agriculture (DA) of a high probability of prolonged dry spells.

Victorias, PSA sign CBMS data turnover agreement

May 20, 2026

The city government of Victorias and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) signed the Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) Data Turnover Agreement at the Victorias City Hall May 19.

Bacolod SP acts versus malicious deepfakes, AI-generated content

May 20, 2026

The Sangguniang Panlungsod of Bacolod has approved on first reading a landmark ordinance aimed at promoting the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) and protecting the public from malicious deepfakes and AI-generated content.

Benitez takes oath as Deputy Speaker

May 20, 2026

Bacolod Lone District Rep. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez on Tuesday officially took his oath as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, expressing gratitude to fellow legislators and reaffirming his commitment to public service and nation-building.

Armed rebel yields to PNP

May 20, 2026

A self-confessed member of the New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered to the authorities in Negros Oriental on May 18 while a rebel wounded in a recent encounter in Cauayan, Negros Occidental is now in stable condition, government security forces reported.

Cauayan health officer named new PHO chief

May 20, 2026

Dr. Ma. Ayessa Hugnatan has been named the next head of the Provincial Health Office (PHO) of Negros Occidental.

Guv urges schools to monitor campus activities of students

May 20, 2026

Following the deaths of student-activists and alumni of state universities who joined the armed movement, Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson on Tuesday, May 19 called on school administrators to be more vigilant in monitoring activities inside campuses.

790 beneficiaries graduate from 4Ps in 2 NegOr towns

May 20, 2026

A total of 790 beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) from various barangays in the towns of Ayungon and Bindoy in Negros Oriental have graduated from the program, the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Negros Island Region said.

SSS Bacolod serves notices of violation to five employers

Retiring police colonel found dead in Bacolod

Negros Occ. braces for impact of El Niño

Victorias, PSA sign CBMS data turnover agreement

Bacolod SP acts versus malicious deepfakes, AI-generated content

Benitez takes oath as Deputy Speaker

Armed rebel yields to PNP

Cauayan health officer named new PHO chief

Guv urges schools to monitor campus activities of students

790 beneficiaries graduate from 4Ps in 2 NegOr towns

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