August 14, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

People’s initiative vs. political dynasty launched in Bacolod

August 14, 2026

Civic and church leaders launched Aug. 13 in Bacolod City the “Dapat 1sa Lang” campaign and called for the passage of a genuine anti-political dynasty law through a constitutional people’s initiative.

BCPO logs over 5,000 unrenewed gun licenses

August 14, 2026

More than 5,000 firearm holders in Bacolod City have yet to renew their licenses, the Bacolod City Police Office said.

17 students in Cadiz hospitalized after eating toxic ‘kasla’ fruit

August 14, 2026

Seventeen Grade 5 students were hospitalized after reportedly eating fruits of “candle bush” plant locally known as “kasla” in Barangay Tiglawigan, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental on Aug. 12.

Funding woes stall construction of P1-B provincial admin center

August 14, 2026

The construction of the new Negros Occidental Provincial Administration Center (PAC) in Bacolod City has apparently ground to a halt due to reported funding problems, raising concerns over the delayed completion of the nearly P1-billion provincial government project.

Bacolod logs 2 more ASF cases

August 14, 2026

The Bacolod City Veterinary Office (BCVO) said Aug. 13 that one additional case of African swine fever (ASF) has been confirmed in Barangay Alijis, and another in Barangay Alangilan.

2 nabbed in death of Murcia kagawad

August 14, 2026

Police have arrested two of four suspects wanted for the murder of Joe Arnel Gawan, a kagawad of Barangay Santa Rosa in Murcia, Negros Occidental, in January, authorities confirmed Aug. 12.

Brgy. Tangub vendors get 30-day extension

August 14, 2026

The Bacolod City Legal Office (CLO) has reached an agreement with vendors operating near the Barangay Tangub Hall for a 30-day extension.

P90-million, 18-classroom building to rise in Sagay

August 14, 2026

A three-storey, 18-classroom building, worth P90 million, will be constructed at Sagay National High School (SNHS), and will provide additional learning spaces for nearly 4,800 students.

Guv defends La Castellana landfill

August 14, 2026

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson on Thursday, Aug. 13 defended the proposed clustered sanitary landfill in La Castellana town amid the opposition from some sectors and concerns over its possible environmental and health impacts.

Negros Power to light up Capitol ahead of Neg. Occ.’s centennial

August 14, 2026

The historic Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol in Bacolod City will soon shine at night as the Negros Electric and Power Corporation (Negros Power) extends support to the province’s efforts to highlight the landmark ahead of its 100th anniversary next year.

People’s initiative vs. political dynasty launched in Bacolod

BCPO logs over 5,000 unrenewed gun licenses

17 students in Cadiz hospitalized after eating toxic ‘kasla’ fruit

Funding woes stall construction of P1-B provincial admin center

Bacolod logs 2 more ASF cases

2 nabbed in death of Murcia kagawad

Brgy. Tangub vendors get 30-day extension

P90-million, 18-classroom building to rise in Sagay

Guv defends La Castellana landfill

Negros Power to light up Capitol ahead of Neg. Occ.’s centennial

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