August 18, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

PGNO produces anti-RSSI fungus

August 18, 2026

The Negros Occidental provincial government has started producing its own supply of Metarhizium, an entomopathogenic fungus (EPF) being used as a biological control against the red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) affecting sugarcane plantations.

Crime volume in NIR drops

August 18, 2026

A significant decline in crime volume and intensified operations against illegal drugs marked the first 100 days of PBrig. Gen. Romano Cardiño as director of the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR).

Child exploitation suspect subject of manhunt: WCPD

August 18, 2026

Authorities are hunting down a Bacolod resident alleged behind cases of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC), following the rescue of 10 minors.

NOHS students get school bags

August 18, 2026

A total of 9,136 school bags were distributed to Bacolodnon students of Negros Occidental High School Aug. 17.

Market surplus produce collected for community pantries in Bacolod

August 18, 2026

Unsold but still edible produce from public markets in Bacolod will be redirected to communities through a joint food rescue initiative between the city government and the youth-led group Sagup Negros.

Dog survives cruelty

August 18, 2026

Latlat, an 11-month-old dog, is now in stable condition with improved appetite after she was struck with a metal rod while sleeping in Purok San Roque, Barangay Tangub, Bacolod City Aug. 14.

PRO NIR honors cops in successful anti-cigarette smuggling operations

August 18, 2026

The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO NIR) has recognized police personnel for their outstanding performance in intelligence-driven operations that led to the seizure of nearly P30 million worth of illegal cigarettes.

Sugar Board revamp pushed

August 18, 2026

The Sugar Council, composed of the Confederation of Sugar Producers Associations, National Federation of Sugarcane Planters, Panay Federation of Sugarcane Farmers, National Congress of Unions in the Sugar Industry of the Philippines (NACUSIP) and Democratic Association of Labor Organization (DALO), are calling for a broader overhaul of the Sugar Regulatory Administration, including the expansion and replacement of its governing Sugar Board.

Bacolod, Negros student leaders gather for Global Youth Summit

August 18, 2026

Student-leaders from Bacolod City and Negros Occidental gathered for this year’s Global Youth Summit (GYS), initiated by SM Cares, in partnership with Global Peace Foundation Philippines, at Skyhall, SM City Bacolod, Aug. 17.

SSS offers emergency loan to storm-affected members

August 18, 2026

The Social Security System (SSS) said Aug. 17 that members affected by tropical storm Maymay and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) may avail themselves of the existing Emergency Loan Program (ELP) to help address their financial needs arising from the calamity.

PGNO produces anti-RSSI fungus

Crime volume in NIR drops

Child exploitation suspect subject of manhunt: WCPD

NOHS students get school bags

Market surplus produce collected for community pantries in Bacolod

Dog survives cruelty

PRO NIR honors cops in successful anti-cigarette smuggling operations

Sugar Board revamp pushed

Bacolod, Negros student leaders gather for Global Youth Summit

SSS offers emergency loan to storm-affected members

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