Negros Weekly, Author at Negros Now Daily

ERC clarifies new contract bid rules

September 26, 2025

Newly-designated Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) chief Francis Saturnino Juan has strongly debunked claims of the Power for People (P4P) that its proposed new rules in the bidding process of bilateral power procurement and transmission ancillary service contracts will enable abuse in the power industry.

SM Foundation extends aid to Barangay 27 fire victims

September 26, 2025

A total of 256 families displaced by the Sept. 12 fire in Barangay 27, Bacolod, received assistance, through a joint effort of the city government and SM Foundation’s Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) program.

‘Gawad Madiskarte’ marks 5 yrs. of heart, hustle, and community

September 26, 2025

PLDT Home and Madiskarte Moms PH (MMPH) mark a milestone this year as they celebrate five years of empowering Filipina mompreneurs – women who lead with heart, hustle, and ingenuity.

DSSD-Bacolod gives P2.9M financial aid to fire victims

September 26, 2025

The Department of Social Services and Development-Bacolod disbursed Sept. 25 P2.9 million in financial aid to 290 families affected by the recent fire in Barangay 27.

OCD-NIR warns of lahar flow

September 25, 2025

In anticipation of heavy rains due to southwest monsoon enhanced by Tropical Storm Opong, the Emergency Operations Center of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council-Negros Island Region (RDRRMC-NIR) was placed on red alert status starting Wednesday, Sept. 24.

2.7-M voters in NegOcc in next brgy, SK election

September 25, 2025

A total of 2.701 million Negrenses are expected to cast their votes in the next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) in Negros Occidental, records of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) showed.

Historic dual-venue opening for MassKara Festival Oct. 1

September 25, 2025

This year’s MassKara Festival is set to open with a historic first—two venues will simultaneously host the grand kickoff on Oct. 1, at 5 p.m., the organizer, Bacolod Gugma Foundation Inc. (BGFI), said Sept. 24.

Task Force Kasanag joins ICI in flood control projects probe

September 25, 2025

The Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) tasked to investigate the widespread anomalous flood control projects has sought the help of Task Force Kasanag International (TFKI) led by Negrense John Chong in gathering evidences and documents for the case build up against those involved.

1,819 cops to secure MassKara Festival

September 25, 2025

• CHERYL G. CRUZ P/Col. Joeresty Coronica, director of the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO), said Sept. 24 that 1,819 personnel will be deployed to ensure peace and order during

35 IP clusters in PH to join Dayaw 2025 in Negros Occ.

September 25, 2025

Thirty-five indigenous peoples (IP) clusters from all over the country will join the Dayaw 2025 Philippine IP Festival in Bacolod City and Negros Occidental from Oct. 7-9, initiated by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCAA).

ERC clarifies new contract bid rules

SM Foundation extends aid to Barangay 27 fire victims

‘Gawad Madiskarte’ marks 5 yrs. of heart, hustle, and community

DSSD-Bacolod gives P2.9M financial aid to fire victims

OCD-NIR warns of lahar flow

2.7-M voters in NegOcc in next brgy, SK election

Historic dual-venue opening for MassKara Festival Oct. 1

Task Force Kasanag joins ICI in flood control projects probe

1,819 cops to secure MassKara Festival

35 IP clusters in PH to join Dayaw 2025 in Negros Occ.

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