August 15, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

First Lady leads distribution of rice assistance in Bacolod

August 15, 2026

First Lady Marie Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos led the distribution of 10-kilogram bags of rice each to around 2,000 senior citizens in Bacolod City, at STI-West Negros University Aug. 14.

Bacolod LGU halts hauling of waste at old dumpsite

August 15, 2026

The Bacolod city government has temporarily halted all hauling, transfer, and disposal of waste at the development site near the old dumpsite on Buri Road, Barangay Mandalagan, pending a formal technical clearance and disposal plan from the Environmental Management Bureau-Negros Island Region.

Bago geothermal plant resumes dev’t with new binary technology

August 15, 2026

The Northern Negros Geothermal Power Plant (NNGP) in Barangay Mailum, Bago City continues to be developed by the First Gen Renewables, this time with a smaller power facility designed to better match the geothermal field’s capacity.

Minimum prices for swine products recommended

August 15, 2026

The Provincial Local Price Coordinating Council (PLPCC) of Negros Occidental has recommended the adoption of suggested minimum buying and retail price levels for selected swine commodities as the province continues to deal with market disruptions caused by African swine fever (ASF).

DSWD clarifies payout rules

August 15, 2026

The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Negros Island Region has clarified Aug. 14 its payout guidelines following a viral video of a 77-year-old bedridden senior citizen being carried in a makeshift hammock, purportedly to attend the orientation and claim his financial aid.

First Lady leads distribution of rice assistance in Bacolod

Bacolod LGU halts hauling of waste at old dumpsite

Bago geothermal plant resumes dev’t with new binary technology

Minimum prices for swine products recommended

DSWD clarifies payout rules

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Renal dialysis center opens in La Carlota City

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