July 24, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

P10K cash aid eyed for RSSI-hit farmers

July 24, 2026

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is eyeing the distribution of up to P10,000 in emergency cash transfer (ECT) assistance to small sugarcane farmers severely impacted by the red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestation across Negros Occidental.

WWII vintage bomb found in Talisay City

July 24, 2026

A World War II vintage bomb was discovered during a routine excavation project along a river at Hacienda Minulu-an in Barangay Matab-ang, Talisay City, Negros Occidental on Wednesday, July 22.

P50-billion solar project to break ground in Cadiz

July 24, 2026

The groundbreaking of the P50-billion solar power project, with Phase 1 located in Barangay Luna, Cadiz City, is set on July 24, Mayor Salvador Escalante Jr. said.

Pag-IBIG exec dies, 3 injured as van crashes in Guihulngan

July 24, 2026

A Pag-IBIG Fund executive died while three others were injured after their utility vehicle sustained suspected brake failure and crashed along a curved road in Barangay Malusay, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental, July 23.

New offerings at Valley of Peace

July 24, 2026

The Valley of Peace, a premium park of life developed by Proxima Centauri Realty and Development Corp. in Brgy. Mandalagan, Bacolod City, has new offerings and amenities in line with its commitment to create “a place of remembrance, hope, and togetherness”.

Unsegregated waste overwhelms landfill

July 24, 2026

Garbage collection in Bacolod City has surged to nearly double its standard daily volume, driven by non-compliance with waste segregation and improper disposal.

Bacolod student caught with drugs at school gate

July 24, 2026

A 17-year-old student was taken into custody after school security caught him with eight grams of suspected marijuana during a gate inspection at a school in Barangay Granada, Bacolod City, July 22.

SK kagawad faces raps for senior citizen’s death

July 24, 2026

A drinking session ended in a tragedy after a Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) kagawad allegedly struck his elderly neighbor to death with a stone during a heated altercation in Calatrava, Negros Occidental on Tuesday, July 21.

ASF cases in NegOr contained

July 24, 2026

African swine fever (ASF) cases in affected local government units in Negros Oriental have been contained following the culling of infected hogs, although authorities continue to monitor the province for possible new infections, the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) said July 23.

SP: Bid to increase fun run fee to P100K needs consultation

July 24, 2026

The Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) of Bacolod sent back to the Bacolod Traffic and Transport Management Department (BTTMD) for stakeholder consultation its proposal to increase the fun run permit fee.

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WWII vintage bomb found in Talisay City

P50-billion solar project to break ground in Cadiz

Pag-IBIG exec dies, 3 injured as van crashes in Guihulngan

New offerings at Valley of Peace

Unsegregated waste overwhelms landfill

Bacolod student caught with drugs at school gate

SK kagawad faces raps for senior citizen’s death

ASF cases in NegOr contained

SP: Bid to increase fun run fee to P100K needs consultation

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