October 14, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

P8.52-B budget eyed for NegOcc in 2027

October 14, 2026

Negros Occidental is proposing an P8.52-billion General Fund budget for 2027, or P900.09 million higher than this year’s P7.618-billion budget.

6 dengue-related deaths logged in Bacolod City

October 14, 2026

The Bacolod City Health Office (CHO) confirmed the sixth dengue-related fatality, as of this month, after an eight-year-old girl from Barangay Handumanan passed away due to dengue complications.

Contractor gives up 50-yr lease for old Capitol site

October 14, 2026

Dynamic Builders and Construction Co. Inc. is giving up its 50-year lease agreement for the site of the old Provincial Administration Center (PAC) in Bacolod City, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said on Tuesday, Oct. 13.

NegOcc district hospitals’ staff test positive for drugs

October 14, 2026

Some employees of the Negros Occidental provincial government assigned to district hospitals have tested positive for illegal drugs, but the results are still awaiting confirmation from the Department of Health (DOH).

Bacolod SP okays ordinance allowing utility wire attachment

October 14, 2026

Owners of buildings and residential houses in Bacolod City’s commercial areas may soon be asked to allow the attachment of utility wires and the installation of cable entrance facilities on their properties to reduce the need for additional utility poles along roads.

Gasataya urges barangays to report ambulance snags

October 14, 2026

Bacolod Mayor Greg Gasataya has urged barangays to immediately report any ambulance breakdown to ensure that emergency response teams remain fully operational.

BCPO vows action vs. school threats

October 14, 2026

The Bacolod City Police Office assured the public that those behind the series of online threats circulating in social media and targeting educational institutions will be held accountable.

Cauayan farmer gunned down

October 14, 2026

A 68-year-old farmer-caretaker was shot dead in broad daylight by unidentified armed men outside his home in Purok 7, Sitio Gabok, Barangay Basak, Cauayan, Negros Occidental Oct. 12.

1st NIR coconut trade fair a boost to MSMEs, farmers

October 14, 2026

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said there is a need to help coconut farmers and entrepreneurs market their products, and the first Negros Island Region Coconut Trade Fair that opened Oct. 12 is one such opportunity.

MassKareyna showcases PH diverse culture, heritage

October 14, 2026

From vibrant festival traditions and agricultural heritage to religious landmarks and environmental advocacy, 19 candidates showcased the diversity of Filipino culture during the festival costume competition of MassKareyna Philippines at SM City Bacolod Oct. 13.

P8.52-B budget eyed for NegOcc in 2027

6 dengue-related deaths logged in Bacolod City

Contractor gives up 50-yr lease for old Capitol site

NegOcc district hospitals’ staff test positive for drugs

Bacolod SP okays ordinance allowing utility wire attachment

Gasataya urges barangays to report ambulance snags

BCPO vows action vs. school threats

Cauayan farmer gunned down

1st NIR coconut trade fair a boost to MSMEs, farmers

MassKareyna showcases PH diverse culture, heritage

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