September 25, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

Bacolod SP pushes release of social pension for PWDs

September 25, 2026

The Sangguniang Panlungsod is pushing for the immediate release of social pension to the first 1,000 persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Bacolod, identified by screening committees in the barangays, through the PWD Affairs Office.

13 dengue deaths logged in NegOcc

September 25, 2026

Dengue cases in Negros Occidental have dropped by 34.09 percent this year, but dengue-related deaths have increased to 13, according to the Provincial Health Office (PHO).

47 structures up for demolition as city expands animal shelter

September 25, 2026

At least 47 informal structures in Barangay 35, Bacolod, will be demolished to make way for the rehabilitation and expansion of the City Veterinary Office (CVO) and the Animal Shelter Complex.

Capitol steps up hospital upgrade

September 25, 2026

The Negros Occidental provincial government has accelerated the modernization of its government-run hospitals with the full Information technology (IT) operationalization of the new Emergency Room (ER) of the Teresita Lopez Jalandoni Provincial Hospital (TLJPH) in Silay City.

DSWD programs exempted from election spending ban

September 25, 2026

The Department of Social Welfare and Development welcomed the decision of the Commission on Elections to exempt DSWD programs and services from the spending ban ahead of the Nov. 2 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).

Search on for next prexy of Bacolod City College

September 25, 2026

The Bacolod City College (BCC) Board of Trustees has started the screening process to select a new college president as its current head, Dr. Ma. Johanna Ann Bayoneta, is set to retire next year.

P50-M FIFA-standard pitch nears completion at BCNHS

September 25, 2026

The construction of the new football pitch at the Bacolod City National High School (BCNHS), worth P50 million, is nearing completion as the city prepares to host the Batang Pinoy this December.

Sectoral, brgy events to take center stage during MassKara

September 25, 2026

This year’s MassKara Festival continues to expand its scope beyond main stage performances by integrating sectoral and barangay activities in the program lineup.

Sicogon residents deny hostage-taking incident

September 25, 2026

Residents of Sicogon Island have denied reports of a hostage-taking incident on June 25, amid long-standing concerns over services, livelihood opportunities, and other benefits tied to the island’s development.

P100M allotted for eco-tourism park in NegOr’s San Jose town

September 25, 2026

The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) has earmarked P100 million for the Buglas Highlands Eco-Tourism Park in Barangay Janay-Janay, San Jose, Negros Oriental.

Bacolod SP pushes release of social pension for PWDs

13 dengue deaths logged in NegOcc

47 structures up for demolition as city expands animal shelter

Capitol steps up hospital upgrade

DSWD programs exempted from election spending ban

Search on for next prexy of Bacolod City College

P50-M FIFA-standard pitch nears completion at BCNHS

Sectoral, brgy events to take center stage during MassKara

Sicogon residents deny hostage-taking incident

P100M allotted for eco-tourism park in NegOr’s San Jose town

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