September 16, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

MassKara vendors free to set prices

September 16, 2026

The MassKara Festival 2026 organizers will not enforce strict price monitoring on items sold at food kiosks, giving vendors full autonomy to set their own menu prices.

UNegA set to field own gubernatorial bet

September 16, 2026

The United Negros Alliance (UNegA) is standing firm on its plan to field its own candidate for governor of Negros Occidental in the 2028 elections.

P738K in shabu seized in buy-bust in Valencia

September 16, 2026

A total of 108.6 grams of suspected shabu, valued at P738,480, were confiscated from a high-value individual during an intelligence-driven buy-bust operation Sept. 14 in Purok 1, Barangay Balugo, Valencia, Negros Oriental.

Ensure uninterrupted internet services, telecom firms urged

September 16, 2026

Telecommunication companies operating in Bacolod have been reminded to ensure uninterrupted internet and telecommunication services, amid the daily rotational brownouts experienced across the highly-urbanized city.

Lacson wants Negros Trade Fair to pursue financial independence

September 16, 2026

After four decades of showcasing Negrense products in the national market, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson wants the Negros Trade Fair to stand on its own.

‘Accurate, timely information important to disaster response’

September 16, 2026

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson on Tuesday, Sept. 15 underscored the need for accurate, timely and coordinated communication as a critical component of disaster preparedness and response.

Driver dies after tricycle crashed into sack of palay

September 16, 2026

An intoxicated driver lost control of his tricycle and crashed into a sack of palay (unhusked rice) at the national highway of Barangay Talacagay, Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental night of Sept. 14.

Colorum van impounded in Bacolod

September 16, 2026

Operatives of the Land Transportation Office-Negros Island Region apprehended an unauthorized passenger van carrying 10 fare-paying commuters during a targeted operation in Barangay Singcang-Airport, Bacolod City, Sept. 15.

Gasataya denies split with Benitez

September 16, 2026

Bacolod Mayor Greg Gasataya shut down recurring rumors of a political fallout between him and Lone District Rep. Alfredo Benitez, attributing the chatter to political rivals stirring conflict ahead of the 2028 elections.

Benitez pushes transparency in proposed Zero Balance Billing

September 16, 2026

Deputy Speaker and Bacolod Lone District Rep. Alfredo “Albee” Benitez is calling for strong checks and balances in the proposed Zero Balance Billing initiative to ensure government assistance reaches patients properly while preventing misuse of public funds.

MassKara vendors free to set prices

UNegA set to field own gubernatorial bet

P738K in shabu seized in buy-bust in Valencia

Ensure uninterrupted internet services, telecom firms urged

Lacson wants Negros Trade Fair to pursue financial independence

‘Accurate, timely information important to disaster response’

Driver dies after tricycle crashed into sack of palay

Colorum van impounded in Bacolod

Gasataya denies split with Benitez

Benitez pushes transparency in proposed Zero Balance Billing

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