August 20, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

Intensified school security urged in Bacolod schools

August 20, 2026

The Sangguniang Panlungsod has called on the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO), public and private schools, the DepEd, and other concerned agencies, to strengthen the implementation and enforcement of gun-free school zones in the city.

Bacolod landfill operation gets notice of violation

August 20, 2026

The Environmental Management Bureau-Negros Island Region issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to the Bacolod city government following inspections conducted at the sanitary landfill in Barangay Felisa.

2 schools in Bais suspend classes following ‘threats’

August 20, 2026

Two schools in Bais City, Negros Oriental suspended classes Aug. 19 after separate threats circulated through social media and text messages, the police said.

Contractor vows to finish PAC project by December

August 20, 2026

Despite a temporary halt in construction due to funding constraints, contractor Dynamic Builders and Construction Co. has reaffirmed its commitment to complete the new Negros Occidental Provincial Administration Center (PAC) by December this year.

4th month of Toboso military operation marked with protest

August 20, 2026

Human rights advocates, church, and community members gathered in front of the Bacolod City public plaza Aug. 19 to mark the fourth month of the Toboso military operation that killed 19 individuals.

NTF-ELCAC brings Negros killings, spy-tagging to UN

August 20, 2026

The Philippine government’s anti-insurgency body has escalated its campaign against communist rebels onto the international stage, bringing documented cases of civilian killings and human rights violations in Negros Island before the United Nations.

Rep. Benitez files strict firearms bill in House

August 20, 2026

Driven by the tragic deaths of students in two campus shootings within 57 days, Negros Occidental Third District Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez filed key legislative action on Wednesday, Aug. 19 to enforce unprecedented accountability on unregistered firearms.

Intensified school security urged in Bacolod schools

Bacolod landfill operation gets notice of violation

2 schools in Bais suspend classes following ‘threats’

Contractor vows to finish PAC project by December

4th month of Toboso military operation marked with protest

NTF-ELCAC brings Negros killings, spy-tagging to UN

Rep. Benitez files strict firearms bill in House

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