June 25, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

RSSI infestation hits corn, vegetable farms in NegOcc

June 25, 2026

Sugar industry stakeholders in Negros Occidental are pushing for the creation of a province-wide task force to address the growing threat posed by the red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI), not only against sugarcane areas but also in corn and vegetable farms.

Livestock loses in Negros Occidental reach P14.4M

June 25, 2026

A total of 1,213 hogs in Negros Occidental died from various illnesses within a one-month period, according to Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz II.

BCPO eyeing active shooter drills in schools in Bacolod

June 25, 2026

The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) will meet with public and private school administrators to organize active shooter drills aimed at educating students and faculty members on emergency safety protocols.

Neg. Occ. logs 2.7M eligible voters for barangay, SK elections on Nov. 2

June 25, 2026

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reported that 2,700,146 registered voters in Negros Occidental are eligible to cast their votes in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) scheduled on Nov. 2 this year.

Bacolod SP calls for strengthened anti-bullying, school safety protocols

June 25, 2026

The Sangguniang Panlungsod of Bacolod called for strengthened child protection and school safety measures June 24 in light of the recent shooting and stabbing incidents inside schools in Tacloban and Cavite, respectively.

NegOcc LGUs tighten border control amid ASF detection

June 25, 2026

Several local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental have intensified border control and biosecurity measures following the confirmation of African swine fever (ASF) cases in San Enrique town.

Capitol distributes incentives to local governance champions

June 25, 2026

Outstanding local government units (LGUs) and barangays in Negros Occidental described as local governance champions received a total of P8.9 million in cash incentives from the provincial government on Wednesday, June 24.

Public hearing held in San Carlos City on proposed energy conservation ordinance

June 25, 2026

The Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) of San Carlos in Negros Occidental held a public hearing on the proposed Energy Efficiency and Conservation Ordinance, June 23 at the SP Session Hall.

Bacolod expects 20,000 Batang Pinoy delegates

June 25, 2026

More than 20,000 delegates from over 180 local government units across the country are set to converge in Bacolod City for the Batang Pinoy 2026, from Dec. 12 to 18.

SSS Pension Booster posts 6.2% ROI amid economic challenges

June 25, 2026

The Social Security System (SSS) said its Pension Booster Program posted an average return on investment (ROI) of 6.2 percent from January to May this year despite prevailing economic challenges.

RSSI infestation hits corn, vegetable farms in NegOcc

Livestock loses in Negros Occidental reach P14.4M

BCPO eyeing active shooter drills in schools in Bacolod

Neg. Occ. logs 2.7M eligible voters for barangay, SK elections on Nov. 2

Bacolod SP calls for strengthened anti-bullying, school safety protocols

NegOcc LGUs tighten border control amid ASF detection

Capitol distributes incentives to local governance champions

Public hearing held in San Carlos City on proposed energy conservation ordinance

Bacolod expects 20,000 Batang Pinoy delegates

SSS Pension Booster posts 6.2% ROI amid economic challenges

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