September 1, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

‘We did not certify about money or funds’

September 1, 2026

Two senior Philippine Army officials told the Senate Impeachment Court on Tuesday that certifications they issued to the Department of Education (DepEd) under Vice President Sara Duterte were limited to confirming youth anti-insurgency activities and did not validate the agency’s use of P112.5 million in confidential funds.

SP eyes flood hotspot mapping, reporting system in Bacolod

September 1, 2026

A flood hotspot mapping, hotline and public reporting system for flood-prone areas, clogged or damaged drainage systems, and silted or obstructed waterways, and related concerns in Bacolod should be established and maintained, the Sangguniang Panlungsod said.

Clean-as-you-go ordinance pushed

September 1, 2026

Food establishments in Bacolod City should encourage their customers to practice the clean as you go (CLAYGO) rule, a member of the Sangguniang Panlungsod stressed.

Hinigaran LGU worker faces frustrated murder charges

September 1, 2026

A job order (JO) employee of the Hinigaran LGU is facing frustrated murder charges after allegedly shooting three family members, including a seven-year-old boy and a senior citizen, during a heated altercation over a parked vehicle along Osmeña Street in Barangay 2, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, Aug. 30.