September 12, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

P411-M disaster fund set for 2027 as NegOcc braces for ‘Super El Niño’

September 12, 2026

The Negros Occidental provincial government is setting aside about P411 million for disaster risk reduction and management programs in 2027 as the province braces for a forecast of “super, super, super El Niño” expected to begin in October.

Robbery suspect arrested, P1.1-M in loot, gun seized

September 12, 2026

Police recovered approximately P1.1 million worth of stolen valuables and seized a loaded handgun following the arrest of a robbery suspect at Greenplains Subdivision, Barangay Singcang-Airport, Bacolod City, Sept. 9.

MassKara Fest arena dance contest shifts to SM Bacolod

September 12, 2026

The MassKara Festival arena dance competition this year will be staged between the bridgeways of SM City Bacolod at the reclamation area.

Albee: Love Negros, UNegA must reach consensus on 2028 gubernatorial bet

September 12, 2026

Deputy Speaker Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said on Friday, Sept. 11 that the choice of a common gubernatorial candidate for Negros Occidental in the 2028 elections should be decided through consensus rather than by a single individual.

Iloilo province suspends hog shipments from Negros Occ.

September 12, 2026

The Iloilo Provincial Government has suspended the acceptance of hog shipments, including those coming from Negros Occidental, as it continues to investigate suspected cases of African swine fever (ASF).

Benitez says partnership with Gasataya, Puentevella to continue in 2028 elections

September 12, 2026

Deputy Speaker Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said Friday, Sept. 11 that his political partnership with Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya and Vice Mayor Claudio Puentevella is expected to continue in the 2028 elections.

Negros Occ. Capitol-managed hospitals get medical equipment

September 12, 2026

The Negros Occidental provincial government has delivered new medical equipment to the Teresita Lopez Jalandoni Provincial Hospital (TLJPH) in Silay City as part of its continuing program to upgrade and modernize government-run hospitals in the province.

Rider dies after crashing into tree in Kabankalan

September 12, 2026

A 53-year-old motorcycle rider died after losing control of his vehicle and crashing into a mahogany tree along the national highway in Barangay Hilamonan, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental Sept. 10.

MassKara to highlight Bacolod’s development

September 12, 2026

Bacolod officials said that this year’s MassKara Festival is an opportunity to showcase the city’s economic development, infrastructure progress, and local culture to domestic and international visitors.

P411-M disaster fund set for 2027 as NegOcc braces for ‘Super El Niño’

Robbery suspect arrested, P1.1-M in loot, gun seized

MassKara Fest arena dance contest shifts to SM Bacolod

Albee: Love Negros, UNegA must reach consensus on 2028 gubernatorial bet

Iloilo province suspends hog shipments from Negros Occ.

Benitez says partnership with Gasataya, Puentevella to continue in 2028 elections

Negros Occ. Capitol-managed hospitals get medical equipment

Rider dies after crashing into tree in Kabankalan

MassKara to highlight Bacolod’s development

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