October 22, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

PRO-NIR to mobilize 3,119 security personnel for Undas

October 22, 2026

The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) is mobilizing 3,119 security personnel from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3 to ensure a safe, peaceful and orderly observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.

El Niño damage to Neg. Occ. agriculture reaches P40.2-M

October 22, 2026

Drought brought by El Niño has caused an estimated P40.23 million in production losses in the agriculture and fisheries sectors of the Negros Island Region (NIR), affecting 1,449.15 hectares of farmland as of Oct. 20.

Bacolod prepares for Undas 2026

October 22, 2026

The Bacolod city government has begun preparations for the Undas observance from Oct. 29 to Nov. 2, focusing primarily on vendor regulation and cemetery cleanups to ensure an orderly commemoration.

Benitez, Bais trade apologies after MassKara confrontation

October 22, 2026

Bacolod Rep. Alfredo “Albee” Benitez and Councilor Homer Bais have traded apologies shortly after the latter’s privilege speech during the Sangguniang Panlungsod’s 68th regular session Oct. 21.

NegOcc SP targets approval of P8.52-B budget by Dec. 1

October 22, 2026

The Negros Occidental Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) is targeting to approve the provincial government’s proposed P8.52-billion budget for 2027 by Dec. 1.

Seafarer drowns in Sagay City

October 22, 2026

A 49-year-old seafarer died from drowning during a sudden high tide off the coast of Purok Suyak, Barangay Taba-ao in Sagay City, Negros Occidental, Tuesday morning, Oct. 20.

3-yr-old child dies of dengue in Talisay

October 22, 2026

A 3-year-old child from Talisay City, Negros Occidental, died of dengue fever complications Oct. 18.

Negros Occ. LGUs win at ATOP awards

October 22, 2026

Local government units from Negros Occidental and Bacolod City received honors at the 2026 Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) Pearl Awards held in Ormoc City on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Hemodialysis Unit opens at Kabankalan hospital

October 22, 2026

Residents of southern Negros who require regular dialysis treatment can now access the essential medical service closer to home following the opening of a new Hemodialysis Unit at the Lorenzo D. Zayco District Hospital in Kabankalan City.

SSEAYP marks 50th year

October 22, 2026

Three homegrown graduates of Dumaguete City and alumni of Silliman University have been selected to be among the 18 Philippine Participating Youth (PPY) for the 50th Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Program (SSEAYP), marking the first time three Sillimanians will join the Philippine delegation in the same year.

PRO-NIR to mobilize 3,119 security personnel for Undas

El Niño damage to Neg. Occ. agriculture reaches P40.2-M

Bacolod prepares for Undas 2026

Benitez, Bais trade apologies after MassKara confrontation

NegOcc SP targets approval of P8.52-B budget by Dec. 1

Seafarer drowns in Sagay City

3-yr-old child dies of dengue in Talisay

Negros Occ. LGUs win at ATOP awards

Hemodialysis Unit opens at Kabankalan hospital

SSEAYP marks 50th year

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PRO-NIR to mobilize 3,119 security personnel for Undas

El Niño damage to Neg. Occ. agriculture reaches P40.2-M

Bacolod prepares for Undas 2026

Benitez, Bais trade apologies after MassKara confrontation

NegOcc SP targets approval of P8.52-B budget by Dec. 1

Seafarer drowns in Sagay City

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