June 3, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

Comelec affirms Nov. 2 schedule of brgy, SK polls

June 3, 2026

The Commission on Elections-Negros Island Region (Comelec-NIR) on Tuesday, June 2 dismissed as “fake news” the social media posts saying that the synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) scheduled on Nov. 2 may not push through.

SSS starts rollout of pension hike

June 3, 2026

The Social Security System (SSS) started the early rollout June 2 of the second tranche of the Pension Reform Program (PRP) to 4.1 million pensioners, advancing the originally scheduled September pension increase to provide pensioners with earlier financial relief.

KOICA, DA-NIR explore agri modernization plan in Negros

June 3, 2026

The implementation of Smart Agriculture Project initiative is being eyed for implementation in Negros Island Region.

Victorias City boosts environment initiatives

June 3, 2026

Two partnership agreements were entered into by the city government of Victorias in Negros Occidental June 2, aimed at strengthening environmental sustainability initiatives.

Nat’l immunization program full implementation eyed in Bacolod

June 3, 2026

The full implementation of the national immunization program (NIP) is being pushed in Bacolod City to safeguard the health and wellbeing of residents from all forms of vaccine-preventable diseases.

Drug suspect yields P952,000 in shabu

June 3, 2026

A suspected drug peddler was arrested during a police buy-bust in Barangay 3, Bacolod City on Tuesday, June 2.

Suspected NPA member nabbed in Escalante City

June 3, 2026

Pursuing government troopers arrested a suspected member of the New People’s Army (NPA) while conducting checkpoint operation in Barangay Mabini, Escalante City, Negros Occidental on Monday, June 1.

5.9K TNVS, service delivery drivers in NIR receive P30M in fuel subsidy

June 3, 2026

Some 5,992 transport network vehicle service (TNVS) and delivery drivers across the Negros Island Region, with almost 4,000 based in Bacolod City, received P29.96 million in cash relief assistance (CRA) during the May 28-30 payout, the Department of Social Welfare and Development-NIR said June 1.

San Carlos City kicks off ICT Month

June 3, 2026

The city government of San Carlos in Negros Occidental kicked off the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Month observance at the City Hall lobby June 2, on the theme “Smart San Carlos: Innovating Today, Empowering Tomorrow”.

Comelec affirms Nov. 2 schedule of brgy, SK polls

SSS starts rollout of pension hike

KOICA, DA-NIR explore agri modernization plan in Negros

Victorias City boosts environment initiatives

Nat’l immunization program full implementation eyed in Bacolod

Drug suspect yields P952,000 in shabu

Suspected NPA member nabbed in Escalante City

5.9K TNVS, service delivery drivers in NIR receive P30M in fuel subsidy

San Carlos City kicks off ICT Month

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