Negros Weekly, Author at Negros Now Daily

Albee, son Javi call for accountability in congress

September 17, 2025

Bacolod City Lone District Rep. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez and his son, Negros Occidental Third District Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez, on Tuesday (Sept. 16) pushed for transparency and accountability in the House of Representatives as they expressed respect to the stand of their colleagues, who issued a manifesto of support for Speaker Martin Romualdez.

P4-million consultancy pact signed on Sagay hydropower project study

September 17, 2025

Sagay City has taken a major step toward renewable energy development with the signing of a P4-million consultancy agreement with Meadowland Developers Inc. (MDI) for the update and upgrade of the feasibility study on the Himogaan River Mini-Hydropower Project, Sept. 13.

‘Yellow alerts’ trigger high electricity rates

September 17, 2025

Electricity consumers are advised to brace for higher electricity bills this month as repeated “yellow alert” incidents last month threatened the stability of the Visayas power grid.

Holiday magic arrives at SM City Bacolod

September 17, 2025

With Sept. 16 marking exactly 100 days before Christmas, SM Supermalls across the country officially ushered in the long holiday season with festive surprises, including a lively countdown launch at SM City Bacolod.

Eala’s triumph and our corrupt officials

September 17, 2025

Amid the frequent reports of corruption echoing through our legislative and executive branches, the remarkable achievements of Alexandra Eala in tennis provide a much-needed ray of hope for our nation.

Bacolod councilors push for ‘open infra’

September 16, 2025

Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod are pushing to institutionalize “open infra” through multi-stakeholder oversight in local infrastructure projects, to ensure transparency, accountability, and inclusivity in all government infrastructure works in Bacolod City.

Gasataya warns public of scam using his name

September 16, 2025

Bacolod Mayor Greg Gasataya has issued a public warning against scammers, who are fraudulently using his name, following an incident involving a local restaurant that the scammer attempted to deceive Sept. 15.

Lacson says he respects opposing views on GMO

September 16, 2025

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said yesterday he welcomes and respect the opinion of those opposing the proposed genetically modified organism (GMO) regulatory ordinance, including Third District Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez.

Phivolcs: Kanlaon eruption possible but not imminent

September 16, 2025

The surge in tremors at Kanlaon Volcano continues as the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology recorded 72 volcano-tectonic (VT) earthquakes as of 8 a.m. yesterday.

Victorias extends assistance following armed encounter

September 16, 2025

The Victorias City government said Sept. 15 it has extended assistance to affected residents in Gawahon, Barangay XI, following an armed encounter between the 79th Infantry “Masaligan” Battalion and members of the communist terrorist group (CTG) Sunday.

Albee, son Javi call for accountability in congress

P4-million consultancy pact signed on Sagay hydropower project study

‘Yellow alerts’ trigger high electricity rates

Holiday magic arrives at SM City Bacolod

Eala’s triumph and our corrupt officials

Bacolod councilors push for ‘open infra’

Gasataya warns public of scam using his name

Lacson says he respects opposing views on GMO

Phivolcs: Kanlaon eruption possible but not imminent

Victorias extends assistance following armed encounter

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