October 19, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

12-day power rescue averts crisis at NEPC substation

October 19, 2026

A potential power infrastructure crisis was averted at the Asdes Gonzaga Substation in Bacolod City after Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power) energized a replacement transformer just 12 days after the failure of the substation’s aging unit.

Mixed movements in fuel prices continue

October 19, 2026

The mixed movements in the per-liter price of petroleum products will continue for the third straight week, with diesel up by P0.10 to P0.45, and gasoline and kerosene to decrease by P4.20 to P4.50, and P0.30 to P0.80, respectively.

Group calls for transparency on EV program in Bacolod

October 19, 2026

The Kabacod Negros Transport Coalition (KNETCO) has raised concerns on the implementation of the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP) and the E-Vehicle Convention scheduled for Oct. 26-28 in Bacolod City.

Brgy. Taculing bags MassKara street, arena dance competition

October 19, 2026

After a 16-year-hiatus, Barangay Taculing came back stronger and bagged more than P1 million in prizes after being named champion of the 2026 MassKara Festival street and arena dance competition barangay category, and winning several special awards Oct. 18.

Local officials slam renewed armed clashes

October 19, 2026

Local government officials in Negros Occidental have condemned the recent violent incidents allegedly perpetrated by remnants of the New People’s Army (NPA), calling for stronger community cooperation and continued efforts to protect civilians and sustain peace and development.

4 injured in encounter in Himamaylan City

October 19, 2026

Two Philippine Army soldiers, a militiaman, and a civilian were injured when suspected New People’s Army (NPA) remnants opened fire at them on Saturday, Oct. 17 in Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental.

91-year-old grandma killed in Moises Padilla

October 19, 2026

An elderly woman and her grandson were killed, following a violent family confrontation in Sitio Balangigan, Barangay Guinpaan, Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental on Saturday, Oct. 17.

P680K worth of shabu seized in Pontevedra

October 19, 2026

Police seized P680,000 worth of suspected shabu and arrested two drug suspects during a buy-bust operation in Purok 3, Barangay I-Poblacion, Pontevedra, Negros Occidental, Oct. 16.

Bacolod City celebrates successful MassKara fest

October 19, 2026

Bacolod brought the highlight weekend of MassKara Festival 2026 to a jubilant close yesterday, Oct. 18, as the barangay street and arena dance competitions drew thousands of spectators to the reclamation area, between SM City Bacolod’s north and south wings.

Special kids, elderly receive cash assistance in Victorias

October 19, 2026

Students with disabilities and senior citizens in Victorias City recently received cash assistance of the local government, through the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO).

12-day power rescue averts crisis at NEPC substation

Mixed movements in fuel prices continue

Group calls for transparency on EV program in Bacolod

Brgy. Taculing bags MassKara street, arena dance competition

Local officials slam renewed armed clashes

4 injured in encounter in Himamaylan City

91-year-old grandma killed in Moises Padilla

P680K worth of shabu seized in Pontevedra

Bacolod City celebrates successful MassKara fest

Special kids, elderly receive cash assistance in Victorias

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