September 1, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

Oil price cut this week

September 1, 2026

A rollback of as much as P3.80 per liter is set for domestic fuel prices this week.

Over 2,000 MPadilla residents register in PhilHealth’s YAKAP

September 1, 2026

Over 2,000 residents of Moises Padilla were registered under the PhilHealth’s Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) during a Kasanag Serbisyo caravan in the municipality, from Aug. 25-28.

Senior citizen hacked to death

September 1, 2026

A 64-year-old laborer was reportedly hacked to death by his own nephew while walking home intoxicated in Barangay Mabini, Escalante City in Negros Occidental Aug. 30, the police said.

Benitez explores solar, battery storage solutions for Bacolod

September 1, 2026

Deputy Speaker Bacolod City Lone District Rep. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez is exploring solar power, battery energy storage systems and smart microgrid technology as potential solutions to improve the reliability and affordability of electricity.

Comelec-NegOr gears up for BSKE COC filing on Sept. 28

September 1, 2026

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Negros Oriental is preparing for the filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) by aspirants in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) in November.

New police chiefs assume posts in Negros Oriental

September 1, 2026

The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) has designated new officers-in-charge for several police stations in Negros Oriental, following the relief of the police provincial director and six police chiefs under the Philippine National Police (PNP) one-strike policy against illegal gambling.

Laborer stabbed to death in Sipalay

September 1, 2026

A laborer was stabbed to death, reportedly by his neighbor, while cutting lumber at his home in Purok Kamatis, Barangay Mambaroto in Sipalay City, Negros Occidental Aug. 30.

El Niño places food supply under pressure, DA warns

September 1, 2026

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has directed DA agencies to continuously revise their El Niño response plans as fresher weather, crop, water, and market data come in, seeking to minimize the drought’s impact on food security, supply, and prices.

101.2MW floating solar project eyed in Sagay

September 1, 2026

A 101.2-megawatt floating solar power project, covering about 105 hectares, is being planned in Barangay Himoga-an Baybay, potentially adding a major renewable energy investment to Sagay City.

Oil price cut this week

Over 2,000 MPadilla residents register in PhilHealth’s YAKAP

Senior citizen hacked to death

Benitez explores solar, battery storage solutions for Bacolod

Comelec-NegOr gears up for BSKE COC filing on Sept. 28

New police chiefs assume posts in Negros Oriental

Laborer stabbed to death in Sipalay

El Niño places food supply under pressure, DA warns

101.2MW floating solar project eyed in Sagay

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101.2MW floating solar project eyed in Sagay

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Senior citizen hacked to death