October 16, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

Guv pushes energy security, renewable power for NegOcc

October 16, 2026

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson is pushing for stronger energy security through energy efficiency, conservation and renewable energy adoption during the launch of the second leg of the provincial government’s “Be REady” Roadshow in Himamaylan City on Oct. 14.

SP seeks plaza, fountain project plans from TIEZA

October 16, 2026

The Sangguniang Panlungsod has asked the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) and contractor Amigo Entertainment Technologies Oct. 15 to present the complete plans, designs, programs of works, and other relevant information on the redevelopment of the plaza and the Government Center fountain area.

Albee slams autism bias

October 16, 2026

Deputy Speaker Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has condemned the discriminatory and demeaning remarks directed at Josh Aquino, son of celebrity Kris Aquino, in a viral podcast, saying that persons with autism deserve respect, understanding and equal opportunities.

Bacolod intensifies drive vs. dengue, leptospirosis

October 16, 2026

The Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) is calling for an intensified and institutionalized campaign against dengue and leptospirosis in Bacolod.

PNP rejects Buglasan gun ban despite slay of security guard

October 16, 2026

A 28-year-old security guard was shot dead by motorcycle-riding assailants in Valencia, Negros Oriental, early yesterday, Oct. 15, as police intensified security measures for the 2026 Buglasan Festival, which opened late afternoon in Dumaguete City.

NPA says land dispute led to Cauayan farmer’s death

October 16, 2026

The New People’s Army (NPA) has owned up to the killing of a farmer-caretaker in Barangay Basak, Cauayan, Negros Occidental Oct. 12.

EB Magalona, Toboso get new police chiefs

October 16, 2026

The municipal police stations of E.B. Magalona and Toboso in Negros Occidental have new chiefs effective Oct. 14.

LTFRB orders crackdown on colorum trucks-for-hire

October 16, 2026

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has ordered its Law Enforcement Unit to intensify anti-colorum operations nationwide against private trucks and vans illegally catering to online marketplaces and shopping platforms.

Nat’l Housing Expo Oct. 19-20

October 16, 2026

Filipino workers and their families will have more opportunities to find homes suited to their needs and budgets as the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and Pag-IBIG Fund bring 50,000 housing units from more than 80 partner developers to the 2nd National Housing Expo on Oct. 19 and 20 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

Guv pushes energy security, renewable power for NegOcc

SP seeks plaza, fountain project plans from TIEZA

Albee slams autism bias

Bacolod intensifies drive vs. dengue, leptospirosis

PNP rejects Buglasan gun ban despite slay of security guard

NPA says land dispute led to Cauayan farmer’s death

EB Magalona, Toboso get new police chiefs

LTFRB orders crackdown on colorum trucks-for-hire

Nat’l Housing Expo Oct. 19-20

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