July 25, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

Aboitiz Renewables breaks ground on solar plant, BESS in Cadiz City

July 25, 2026

Aboitiz Renewables Inc., the renewable energy arm of Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), broke ground on its 239-megawatt peak (MWp) Luna Solar Power Plant and a 65-megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system in Barangay Luna, Cadiz City, July 24, effectively expanding its solar portfolio in the province and supporting the push to increase the share of renewable energy in the Philippine energy mix.

ASF detected in 2 more barangays in Bacolod

July 25, 2026

Additional African swine fever (ASF) cases have been detected in two more barangays in Bacolod City, bringing the total number of affected areas in the city to four, as of July 24.

Another Bacolod employee in hot water for unauthorized collections

July 25, 2026

Another regular employee of the Bacolod City Treasurer’s Office was issued a show-cause order (SCO) following a complaint from a bar owner on unauthorized tax collections.

DA funds P235-M interventions vs. RSSI infestation in Visayas

July 25, 2026

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is releasing P235 million to combat the spread of red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestation and provide direct financial relief to affected sugarcane farmers in the Visayas regions.

Cadiz to build coffee processing plant through Aboitiz CSR fund

July 25, 2026

The Cadiz city government in Negros Occidental is set to use the corporate social responsibility (CSR) fund of AboitizPower to build a coffee processing plant, a key component of its ambitious program to develop a sustainable coffee industry in the city’s upland communities.

DA optimistic US to reopen market for PH blue swimming crab exports

July 25, 2026

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has expressed optimism that the United States will reopen its market to Philippine blue swimming crab exports after the government submits updated compliance documents addressing concerns raised under its marine mammal protection regulations.

Former militia member surrenders in Hinigaran

July 25, 2026

A former member of the Yunit Militia affiliated with the communist terrorist group (CTG) surrendered to authorities in Barangay Gargato, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, July 23.

Minors driving stolen trike flagged down in Bacolod

July 25, 2026

Two minors, aged 13 and 10, were pulled over by personnel of the Bacolod Traffic and Transportation Management Department (BTTMD) July 21, for driving a tricycle along Araneta Street.

Aboitiz Renewables breaks ground on solar plant, BESS in Cadiz City

ASF detected in 2 more barangays in Bacolod

Another Bacolod employee in hot water for unauthorized collections

DA funds P235-M interventions vs. RSSI infestation in Visayas

Cadiz to build coffee processing plant through Aboitiz CSR fund

DA optimistic US to reopen market for PH blue swimming crab exports

Former militia member surrenders in Hinigaran

Minors driving stolen trike flagged down in Bacolod

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