Negros Weekly, Author at Negros Now Daily

NegOr cops, soldiers assure order, safety amid anti-corruption rallies

September 16, 2025

Army and police officials in Negros Oriental are gearing up to ensure public safety and security in anticipation of anti-corruption protest actions scheduled for this week.

NIR solons sign manifesto in support of Romualdez

September 16, 2025

A majority of lawmakers from the Negros Island Region (NIR) have signed a manifesto expressing their support for Speaker Martin Romualdez amid controversies surrounding flood control projects allegedly involving some legislators.

Pag-IBIG Fund to offer special 4.5% rate for home loans up to P1.8-million

September 16, 2025

Pag-IBIG Fund is set to offer a special 4.5 percent housing loan rate to qualified members seeking to purchase house-and-lot packages, worth up to P1.8 million, as part of the government’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) program.

PLDT Home awards grand winner of One Mega Giveaway in Bacolod

September 16, 2025

Medical intern Andrea Sartorio, 26, received Sept. 15 the ceremonial key to her brand-new Toyota Fortuner as grand winner of the PLDT Home One Mega Giveaway (OMG) Promo 2025.

Sunny ‘Pin’ Diego makes Negros Island proud with another jiu jitsu gold medal

September 16, 2025

Stockton, California hosted the Jiu Jitsu World League-Golden State Championship at the Adventist Health Arena Sept. 6, and Negros’ pride, Sunny “Pin” Diego, did not disappoint as he bagged the gold medal.

Freedom: Frailties & Future

September 16, 2025

Just three weeks after National Heroes Day (Aug. 25), we have another occasion that reminds us of the reason why our patriots of the past sacrificially fought.

Integrity amid corruption

September 16, 2025

In the news today, the government is investigating corruption in flood control projects. These projects were supposed to protect lives and properties during typhoons and heavy rains, but because of corruption, many remain vulnerable to floods.

Bacolod hires 205 teachers, medical personnel until Dec.

September 15, 2025

The Bacolod City government has engaged the services of 156 parttime faculty members of Bacolod City College, most of them rehires, as well as 49 medical personnel assigned at the City Health Office.

BCPO seizes P1.1M ‘shabu’

September 15, 2025

Policemen arrested six persons and seized about P1.1 million worth of suspected shabu in three separate buy-busts on Sept. 12 and 14 in Bacolod City.

Brgy. 27 fire victims receive P2.3-M cash aid from Albee

September 15, 2025

Bacolod City Rep. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has extended a total of P2.339 million in financial assistance to the 236 families who lost their homes in a fire in Barangay 27 on Sept. 12.

NegOr cops, soldiers assure order, safety amid anti-corruption rallies

NIR solons sign manifesto in support of Romualdez

Pag-IBIG Fund to offer special 4.5% rate for home loans up to P1.8-million

PLDT Home awards grand winner of One Mega Giveaway in Bacolod

Sunny ‘Pin’ Diego makes Negros Island proud with another jiu jitsu gold medal

Freedom: Frailties & Future

Integrity amid corruption

Bacolod hires 205 teachers, medical personnel until Dec.

BCPO seizes P1.1M ‘shabu’

Brgy. 27 fire victims receive P2.3-M cash aid from Albee

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