September 28, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

GAB bans 5 players of Bacolod MassKara

September 28, 2026

The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) has revoked the professional license of five former players of the now-defunct Bacolod MassKara basketball team, and permanently disqualified them from participating in GAB-sanctioned professional games.

Five-hour altar standoff disrupts mass at cathedral

September 28, 2026

A multi-agency response team safely rescued a man in distress, who climbed the upper arch above the altar of the San Sebastian Cathedral in Bacolod City Sept. 26, disrupting the afternoon church service and triggering a five-hour standoff.

Love Negros, UNegA continue talks on 2028 gubernatorial bet

September 28, 2026

Love Negros and United Negros Alliance (UNegA) continue to hold discussions and consultations on the possibility of fielding a common candidate for governor of Negros Occidental in the 2028 elections.

Benitez pushes island-based baseload power plant in Visayas

September 28, 2026

House Deputy Speaker Alfredo Abelardo Benitez is urging the establishment of a dedicated island-based baseload power plant in the Visayas to combat chronic electricity shortages and safeguard the region’s long-term energy security.

NegOr may ship ASF-free hogs with BAI clearance

September 28, 2026

Hogs from Negros Oriental that test negative for African swine fever (ASF) may be transported to other areas where the province is not under a hog ban, provided they have the required clearance, the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) said.

NegOr, Siquijor workers to get P42/day pay hike

September 28, 2026

Private sector workers in Negros Oriental and Siquijor, and other areas in Central Visayas, will receive an additional P42 in their daily minimum wage, effective on Oct. 14, the Department of Labor and Employment said Sept. 27.

DOLE fetes beneficiaries, NIR livelihood partners

September 28, 2026

The Department of Labor and Employment-Negros Island Region recognized outstanding livelihood beneficiaries, partners, and field personnel during the 2026 Regional Kabuhayan Awards in Dumaguete City Sept. 25.

GAB bans 5 players of Bacolod MassKara

Five-hour altar standoff disrupts mass at cathedral

Love Negros, UNegA continue talks on 2028 gubernatorial bet

Benitez pushes island-based baseload power plant in Visayas

NegOr may ship ASF-free hogs with BAI clearance

NegOr, Siquijor workers to get P42/day pay hike

DOLE fetes beneficiaries, NIR livelihood partners

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GAB bans 5 players of Bacolod MassKara

Five-hour altar standoff disrupts mass at cathedral

Love Negros, UNegA continue talks on 2028 gubernatorial bet

Benitez pushes island-based baseload power plant in Visayas

NegOr may ship ASF-free hogs with BAI clearance

NegOr, Siquijor workers to get P42/day pay hike

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Love Negros, UNegA continue talks on 2028 gubernatorial bet

NegOr may ship ASF-free hogs with BAI clearance

DOLE fetes beneficiaries, NIR livelihood partners

GAB bans 5 players of Bacolod MassKara

Benitez pushes island-based baseload power plant in Visayas

NegOr, Siquijor workers to get P42/day pay hike