Negros Weekly, Author at Negros Now Daily

Rep. Javi Benitez: No to GMO

September 15, 2025

Organic farming advocates have found an ally in Third District Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez, who also expressed his opposition to the proposed genetically modified organism (GMO) regulatory ordinance being deliberated by the Negros Occidental Provincial Board.

NegOcc mayors back nat’l climate resilience institute

September 15, 2025

Three mayors of Negros Occidental are supporting the proposal of 3rd District Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez for a “science-based disaster prevention and risk reduction”, particularly on flooding, and to establish a national climate resilience institute.

Speaker Romualdez urged to make ‘supreme sacrifice’

September 15, 2025

Bacolod City Lone District Rep. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said over the weekend that Speaker Martin Romualdez has to make a “supreme sacrifice” amid continued calls for the total overhaul of leadership in the House of Representatives.

Injured cop gets medal for bravery

September 15, 2025

A police non-commissioned officer who was injured during a buy-bust operation on Sept. 11 in Bacolod City was honored for his bravery by the Police Regional Office–Negros Island Region.

Mr. and Miss Teen MassKara candidates officially unveiled

September 15, 2025

The journey to the Mr. and Miss Teen MassKara 2025 crown officially began Sept. 13 as the 26 official candidates were formally sashed and presented to the public and members of the media during “The Unveiling” at the main atrium of SM City Bacolod.

Back-to-back win for Isabela students in robotics contest

September 15, 2025

Isabela National High School has dominated the recent Southern District Robotics Competition, clinching the championship titles in the Project Innovative Ideas and Mission Challenge categories.

Negros Or. has enough rice buffer stock: NFA

September 15, 2025

The National Food Authority (NFA) in Negros Oriental assured Sept. 13 that it has enough rice buffer stocks for the province in case of emergency or disasters.

NegOr commits P15 million for P20 a kilo rice program

September 15, 2025

The Negros Oriental provincial government vowed to support the P20-a-kilo rice project of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., with a P15-million counterpart funding by October.

Bacolod City gears up for 46th MassKara Fest

September 15, 2025

Organizers of the MassKara Festival promised an inclusive celebration of one of the country’s most colorful and vibrant festivals on its 46th year, set Oct. 1 to 19.

BFP: Megaworld did not prevent firetrucks from entering property

September 13, 2025

The Bacolod City Fire Station has clarified that Megaworld did not prevent its firetrucks from entering the property, to respond to the midnight fire in Purok Cheriza, Barangay 27 Sept. 12.

Rep. Javi Benitez: No to GMO

NegOcc mayors back nat’l climate resilience institute

Speaker Romualdez urged to make ‘supreme sacrifice’

Injured cop gets medal for bravery

Mr. and Miss Teen MassKara candidates officially unveiled

Back-to-back win for Isabela students in robotics contest

Negros Or. has enough rice buffer stock: NFA

NegOr commits P15 million for P20 a kilo rice program

Bacolod City gears up for 46th MassKara Fest

BFP: Megaworld did not prevent firetrucks from entering property

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