July 18, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

Bacolod orders closure of 19 businesses

July 18, 2026

The Bacolod City government has ordered the shutdown of over 19 business establishments July 16.

Yulo backs hybrid approach vs. RSSI

July 18, 2026

Negros Occidental Fifth District Rep. Emilio Bernardino Yulo III is pushing for a hybrid strategy to contain the red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestation, saying chemical intervention is necessary in heavily affected sugarcane areas while biological control should remain the long-term solution.

Bacolod groups to join SONA protests July 27

July 18, 2026

A multi-sectoral coalition, led by the Taumbayan Ayaw sa Magnanakaw Network Alliance (Tama Na) Negros, will stage a massive protest in Bacolod City on July 27 during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address.

La Castellana LGU to start urgent clearing of Kanlaon volcanic debris

July 18, 2026

La Castellana in Negros Occidental will start immediately the clearing of volcanic debris that has again flattened portions of Ibid Creek in Barangay Biak-na-Bato after heavy rains brought by Typhoon Inday.

6 nabbed for illegal fishing in Sagay, Binalbagan

July 18, 2026

Six fishermen were arrested in separate anti-illegal fishing operations conducted by maritime law enforcers off the coasts of Binalbagan and Sagay City in Negros Occidental July 16.

Traffic dept. seeks hike in fun run permit fees

July 18, 2026

The Bacolod Traffic and Transport Management Department (BTTMD) is pushing for an increase in permit fees for fun run and marathon events, from the current flat rate of P100 to a tiered cost reaching up to P100,000.

Malacon among Top 10 town mayors in NegOcc

July 18, 2026

E.B. Magalona Mayor Matthew Louis Malacon has been recognized as one of the top 10 performing municipal mayors in Negros Occidental in the first quarter 2026 governance assessment conducted by the RPMD Foundation Inc.

2 EB Magalona students reach Top 10 of int’l trade challenge

July 18, 2026

Two students from Enrique B. Magalona National High School in Negros Occidental have earned national recognition after qualifying for the Top 10 of the FedEx International Trade Challenge 2026-Philippines.

Bacolod orders closure of 19 businesses

Yulo backs hybrid approach vs. RSSI

Bacolod groups to join SONA protests July 27

La Castellana LGU to start urgent clearing of Kanlaon volcanic debris

6 nabbed for illegal fishing in Sagay, Binalbagan

Traffic dept. seeks hike in fun run permit fees

Malacon among Top 10 town mayors in NegOcc

2 EB Magalona students reach Top 10 of int’l trade challenge

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Bacolod orders closure of 19 businesses

Yulo backs hybrid approach vs. RSSI

Bacolod groups to join SONA protests July 27

La Castellana LGU to start urgent clearing of Kanlaon volcanic debris

6 nabbed for illegal fishing in Sagay, Binalbagan

Traffic dept. seeks hike in fun run permit fees

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Yulo backs hybrid approach vs. RSSI

Bacolod groups to join SONA protests July 27

Traffic dept. seeks hike in fun run permit fees

La Castellana LGU to start urgent clearing of Kanlaon volcanic debris

Bacolod orders closure of 19 businesses

6 nabbed for illegal fishing in Sagay, Binalbagan