July 31, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

Bacolod tagged as hotspot for online child exploitation

July 31, 2026

Bacolod City has been tagged as a primary hotspot for online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) in the country by the International Justice Mission, the Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) said in a press conference July 30.

Gasataya demands probe over basketball ‘game-fixing’

July 31, 2026

Bacolod Mayor Greg Gasataya demanded July 30 that the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) and the Games and Amusements Board investigate the alleged game-fixing in the Bacolod MassKara’s 100-64 defeat to the Bulacan Kuyas at the Pasay Astrodome July 28.

EB Magalona revives ‘Sabado Nights’

July 31, 2026

In a bid to cushion the impact of the ongoing crisis in the blue crab industry, the municipal government of E.B. Magalona in Negros Occidental is reviving its popular “Sabado Nights” program with a new focus aimed at creating a strong local market for the town’s most prized seafood.

Capacity-building held for farmers in fight vs. RSSI

July 31, 2026

Small farmers and barangay officials of E.B. Magalona in Negros Occidental attended a capacity-building activity July 30 as part of the continuing effort to fight the spread of red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestation in the town, Mayor Matthew Louis Malacon said.

Adopt-a-school caravan for Visayas cluster held

July 31, 2026

The Department of Education-Negros Island Region (DepEd-NIR) hosted the Adopt-A-School Program (ASP) caravan for the Visayas Cluster July 30 in Bacolod City, bringing together stakeholders from regions 6, 7, 8, and the NIR.

LTFRB starts deliberations on fare increase petitions

July 31, 2026

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board said July 30 that it has started the deliberation on the fare hike petitions filed by five major transport groups, which have been raising concerns about a spike in their operational costs due to the series of big-time increases in the prices of petroleum products.

DepEd taps NIR short films for anti-bullying campaign

July 31, 2026

Short films produced by the Department of Education-Negros Island Region (DepEd-NIR) can now be used as teaching tools to prevent bullying in public schools across the country.

Siquijor fishers get assistance

July 31, 2026

The Coast Guard Station Siquijor recently conducted the Kadiwa ng Bagong Bayaning Mangingisda (KBBM) within the municipal waters off Barangay Poblacion in Siquijor, Siquijor.

Bacolod tagged as hotspot for online child exploitation

Gasataya demands probe over basketball ‘game-fixing’

EB Magalona revives ‘Sabado Nights’

Capacity-building held for farmers in fight vs. RSSI

Adopt-a-school caravan for Visayas cluster held

LTFRB starts deliberations on fare increase petitions

DepEd taps NIR short films for anti-bullying campaign

Siquijor fishers get assistance

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