September 4, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

Kanlaon ash contributes to ‘acute unhealthy’ air

September 4, 2026

The recent eruption of Kanlaon Volcano is among the factors contributing to poor air quality in parts of Negros Occidental, according to the Environmental Management Bureau-Negros Island Region (EMB-NIR).

Former BENRO chief, staff issued show-cause orders

September 4, 2026

A former Bacolod Environment and Natural Resources Office (BENRO) head and a regular BENRO employee have been issued with show-cause orders following separate administrative allegations of conflict of interest and illegal permit processing.

US Embassy approves autopsy of American killed in Dumaguete

September 4, 2026

The United States Embassy in Manila has authorized the autopsy of the body of a 72-year-old American national, who was shot dead along with his Filipina wife inside their rented house in Barangay Bajumpandan, Dumaguete City Wednesday.

Labor groups seek P250 wage increase in Negros Occ., Panay

September 4, 2026

Labor groups in Negros Occidental and Panay are seeking a P250 daily increase in the minimum wage, with consultations on the petition now underway before the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-Western Visayas (RTWPB-6).

3 children die of dengue in Bacolod

September 4, 2026

Three pediatric deaths were logged in Bacolod due to dengue complications, as of the third week of August, the City Health Office (CHO) reported Sept. 3.

Barangay official child delisted from P20,000 scholarship aid

September 4, 2026

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Bacolod has confirmed Sept. 3 that the child of a Barangay Punta Taytay official, who was initially listed as a recipient of the P20,000 presidential scholarship grant under the Bawat Barangay Makikinabang (BBM) program, was replaced before the turnover of funds due to conflict of interest.

DENR-EMB lauds Capitol solid waste mgmt programs

September 4, 2026

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) Negros Island Region (NIR) has commended the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental and the Kapitolyo Solid Waste Management Educators (KaSE) for their flagship environmental programs.

SP commends 3 SJI students

September 4, 2026

Three students of St. John’s Institute (SJI) were commended by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Bacolod Sept. 2 for winning medals in international math competitions.

Taiwan students return to Sagay, renew service-learning partnership

September 4, 2026

Students from Fu Jen Catholic University in Taiwan returned to Sagay City in Negros Occidental recently for community service, environmental learning, arts, and cultural exchange, continuing a service-learning partnership that has connected Taiwanese volunteers with Sagay communities since 2012.

Benitez releases nearly P30M aid to Third District residents

September 4, 2026

The Office of Negros Occidental Third District Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez reported to have facilitated the release of nearly P30 million in medical, livelihood, and welfare assistance to constituents across the district in August 2026.

Kanlaon ash contributes to ‘acute unhealthy’ air

Former BENRO chief, staff issued show-cause orders

US Embassy approves autopsy of American killed in Dumaguete

Labor groups seek P250 wage increase in Negros Occ., Panay

3 children die of dengue in Bacolod

Barangay official child delisted from P20,000 scholarship aid

DENR-EMB lauds Capitol solid waste mgmt programs

SP commends 3 SJI students

Taiwan students return to Sagay, renew service-learning partnership

Benitez releases nearly P30M aid to Third District residents

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