September 2, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

EMB-NIR logs ‘very unhealthy’ air quality in La Castellana

September 2, 2026

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources Environmental Management Bureau-Negros Island Region (EMB-NIR) has confirmed that haze is affecting Negros Island, with La Castellana recording a “very unhealthy” air quality index (AQI), based on the agency’s latest monitoring data.

Felisa brgy kagawad says landfill odor, leakage subside

September 2, 2026

The Felisa Sangguniang Barangay and residents have expressed satisfaction on the recent operational improvements at the Bacolod sanitary landfill, noting that the foul odor they previously complained about has significantly diminished.

Cops seize P15M smuggled cigarettes, P2-M in ‘shabu’

September 2, 2026

Police in Negros Oriental seized more than P15 million in smuggled cigarettes and P2 million in suspected shabu in August, an official said Sept. 1.

Child healthy zones up in schools in Bacolod

September 2, 2026

Child healthy zones will be established in all public and private schools, and child development centers (CDCs), across Bacolod City to promote proper nutrition and reinforce DepEd’s ban on soft drinks and unhealthy beverages in school premises.

RSSI infestation affects 58,374-ha sugarcane farms in Negros region

September 2, 2026

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) reported that the infestation of red striped soft-scale insect (RSSI) has affected 67,443 hectares of sugarcane farms in the country, the bulk of which are in Negros Island Region (NIR), recording 58,374 hectares.

NegOcc LGUs get new police chiefs

September 2, 2026

The municipalities of E.B. Magalona and Pontevedra in Negros Occidental welcomed new police chiefs on Tuesday, Sept. 1.

LTO impounds colorum van operating in Bacolod

September 2, 2026

The Land Transportation Office-Negros Island Region (LTO-NIR) said it impounded an unauthorized public transport van during an enforcement operation in Barangay Singcang-Airport, Bacolod City, at around 10:55 a.m. Sept. 1.

Family driver shot dead

September 2, 2026

A family driver was gunned down while on his way home at St. Vincent Village, Barangay Alijis, Bacolod City Sept. 1.

Capitol offices back to regular work hours

September 2, 2026

All offices of the Negros Occidental provincial government will observe the regular eight-hour workday of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., from Sept. 1 to 4, after Monday, Aug. 31 fell on a regular holiday, the National Heroes’ Day.

CHMSU marks LEPT milestones

September 2, 2026

The College of Education (COED) of Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) gathered to give thanks for a season of achievements in a thanksgiving celebration at the Roy’s Convention Center and Hotel in Bacolod City recently.

EMB-NIR logs ‘very unhealthy’ air quality in La Castellana

Felisa brgy kagawad says landfill odor, leakage subside

Cops seize P15M smuggled cigarettes, P2-M in ‘shabu’

Child healthy zones up in schools in Bacolod

RSSI infestation affects 58,374-ha sugarcane farms in Negros region

NegOcc LGUs get new police chiefs

LTO impounds colorum van operating in Bacolod

Family driver shot dead

Capitol offices back to regular work hours

CHMSU marks LEPT milestones

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