June 8, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

Avian flu testing waived for NIR poultry shipment

June 8, 2026

The avian influenza (AI) testing per shipment of live poultry, other bird species, eggs, and poultry products and byproducts, except live ducks, coming from Negros Island Region (NIR) is waived until Sept. 3, the Department of Agriculture-NIR said.

3 most wanted persons nabbed in NIR manhunt

June 8, 2026

Three of the top 10 most wanted persons in the Negros Island Region (NIR), all facing rape charges, were arrested by police in separate manhunt operations on June 5 and 7 in Negros Oriental.

PRO-NIR deploys 1,612 cops for opening of classes today

June 8, 2026

The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) has deployed 1,612 police personnel across the region to ensure the safety and security of students, teachers, school personnel, parents and commuters as classes officially open on Monday, June 8.

Job fair set on June 12 in Bacolod, Dumaguete

June 8, 2026

The Department of Labor and Employment-Negros Island Region is calling on fresh graduates, skilled workers, and employment seekers to participate in the 2026 Kalayaan Job Fair in the cities of Bacolod and Dumaguete.

DICT boosts internet access at Mambukal

June 8, 2026

Guests and employees of Mambukal Resort and Wildlife Sanctuary in Murcia, Negros Occidental can now enjoy improved internet connectivity, following the installation of two additional Starlink internet dishes provided by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).

Pedestrian lane markings near schools in Bacolod repainted

June 8, 2026

Several pedestrian lane markings near schools in Bacolod City were repainted ahead of the opening of classes today, June 8, by personnel of the City Engineer’s Office-Highway Maintenance Division and the Bacolod Traffic and Transport Management Department.

Former brgy. tanod killed in Calatrava

June 8, 2026

A former barangay watchman was killed while his nephew was injured after four armed men forcibly entered their home in Sitio Peson, Barangay Minautok, Calatrava, Negros Occidental on Friday, June 5.

Negros Power joins Brigada Eskwela 2026

June 8, 2026

Negros Power assisted 23 public schools across Bacolod City, Bago City, Murcia, Silay City, and Talisay City from June 1 to 5, reaffirming its commitment to education, community development, and public safety through active participation in Brigada Eskwela 2026.

Creation of youth centers pushed

June 8, 2026

The Catholic bishops’ youth commission is encouraging dioceses and parishes across the country to establish youth centers as dedicated spaces where young people can find support, guidance and a sense of community amid growing concerns about isolation and dependence on technology.

DA: Planned hike in pork imports needed amid ASF, inflation risks

June 8, 2026

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the planned increase in pork import allocations remains both relevant and necessary as the country braces for renewed African Swine Fever (ASF) risks, and the mounting inflationary pressures due to the Middle East crisis.

Avian flu testing waived for NIR poultry shipment

3 most wanted persons nabbed in NIR manhunt

PRO-NIR deploys 1,612 cops for opening of classes today