October 20, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

Adiong: Impeachment evidence against VP Duterte may lead to criminal conviction

October 20, 2026

Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged misuse of confidential funds could still result in a criminal conviction despite the impeachment proceedings, according to House prosecution panel spokesperson Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong.

P4.35-M in smuggled cigarettes seized in Ilog

October 20, 2026

Smuggled cigarettes worth P4.35 million were seized by joint operatives in Barangay Balicotoc, Ilog, Negros Occidental on Sunday, Oct. 18, the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) reported.

Historic Tindalo marker restored at Bacolod plaza

October 20, 2026

A new historical marker was installed at the base of the historic Tindalo Tree at the Bacolod public plaza Oct. 19.

47th MassKara Festival generally peaceful: PNP

October 20, 2026

The 18-day MassKara Festival of Bacolod City was generally-peaceful, with sustained security operations through the deployment of personnel in key areas and festival venues, the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region said Oct. 19.

Probe sought on disqualified MassKara float of Villamonte

October 20, 2026

An investigation is being sought into how Barangay Villamonte spent its P300,000 Electric MassKara subsidy from the Bacolod city government, after its float entry was disqualified due to poor quality.

P39M cash aid released to RSSI-hit farmers in Silay, Manjuyod: DSWD

October 20, 2026

More than 3,000 farmers affected by the red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestation in Silay City, Negros Occidental and Manjuyod town in Negros Oriental received Uplift assistance, worth about P39 million, Oct. 19.

1 dead in STL result dispute

October 20, 2026

A disagreement over Small Town Lottery (STL) results led to a fatal stabbing at Crossing Tilok, Purok 5B in Barangay Guiljungan, Cauayan, Negros Occidental, Oct. 17.

Civilian caught in crossfire in Himamaylan seeks justice

October 20, 2026

A civilian wounded during a brief firefight between government troops and remnants of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental is seeking justice, saying he had done nothing to warrant being caught in the violence.

Barangay kagawad injured in Bais City shooting incident

October 20, 2026

A village councilman was injured after he was shot by an unidentified assailant at a stockyard in Barangay Lonoy, Bais City, Negros Oriental on Monday (Oct. 19).

Top developers take center stage at biggest National Housing Expo

October 20, 2026

The country’s leading property developers brought more than 50,000 ready-for-occupancy homes, including condominiums, closer to Filipino workers and their families as the biggest-ever National Housing Expo opened Oct. 19 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

Adiong: Impeachment evidence against VP Duterte may lead to criminal conviction

P4.35-M in smuggled cigarettes seized in Ilog

Historic Tindalo marker restored at Bacolod plaza

47th MassKara Festival generally peaceful: PNP

Probe sought on disqualified MassKara float of Villamonte

P39M cash aid released to RSSI-hit farmers in Silay, Manjuyod: DSWD

1 dead in STL result dispute

Civilian caught in crossfire in Himamaylan seeks justice

Barangay kagawad injured in Bais City shooting incident

Top developers take center stage at biggest National Housing Expo

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