August 8, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

Capitol eyes floor price for pork to help hog industry amid ASF slump

August 8, 2026

In a bid to rescue backyard raisers struggling against low farmgate prices and the lingering impact of African swine fever (ASF), the provincial government of Negros Occidental is considering the establishment of a minimum buying and retail price for pork.

Capitol, TESDA launch ‘Drive to Thrive’ program

August 8, 2026

The Negros Occidental provincial government, through its Technology and Livelihood Development Center (TLDC), has partnered with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to launch the “Drive to Thrive” Program.

Cadiz City cop dies saving two companions from raging river

August 8, 2026

What began as a routine seaborne patrol on a Friday, Aug. 7 ended in tragedy and heroism after a Cadiz City police officer gave his life to save two companions from river currents.

Talisay sets minimum pork prices amid ASF resurgence

August 8, 2026

Talisay City has implemented minimum pork prices in an effort to protect the local hog industry and stabilize meat supplies, following the resurgence of African swine fever (ASF) in Negros Occidental.

Negros Power separately lists ancillary service charge on bills starting August

August 8, 2026

Consumers of Negros Electric Power and Power Corporation (Negros Power) will issue a new billing format beginning with the August 2026 billing cycle as the utility company starts displaying the ancillary service charge (ASC) and its corresponding value-added tax (VAT) as separate line items on electricity bills.

Over 100 tanods in Bacolod deputized for traffic duties

August 8, 2026

Over 100 barangay tanods across Bacolod City have been officially deputized by the Bacolod Traffic and Transport Management Department (BTTMD) to implement the city’s traffic ordinance and related regulations.

Bacolod to host int’l farm confab in 2027

August 8, 2026

International School of Sustainable Tourism (ISST) president, Dr. Mina Gabor, has expressed enthusiasm on Bacolod City’s hosting of the 10th International Farm Tourism Conference Philippines (IFTC-P) in February 2027.

Pag-IBIG, P.A. Alvarez partner for construction of more homes

August 8, 2026

Pag-IBIG Fund has entered into an investment partnership with P.A. Alvarez Properties and Development Corporation (PAAPDC) to accelerate the construction of more than 7,300 affordable homes across 10 housing developments in Batangas, Laguna and Pampanga under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (Expanded 4PH) Program.

Capitol eyes floor price for pork to help hog industry amid ASF slump

Capitol, TESDA launch ‘Drive to Thrive’ program

Cadiz City cop dies saving two companions from raging river

Talisay sets minimum pork prices amid ASF resurgence

Negros Power separately lists ancillary service charge on bills starting August

Over 100 tanods in Bacolod deputized for traffic duties

Bacolod to host int’l farm confab in 2027

Pag-IBIG, P.A. Alvarez partner for construction of more homes

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