Negros Weekly, Author at Negros Now Daily

Javi inspects flood control projects in 3rd District, finds minor damage

September 8, 2025

Negros Occidental 3rd District Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez inspected flood control projects in E.B. Magalona, Silay, and Talisay yesterday afternoon, Sept. 7, and found portions with minor damage that, he stressed, must be immediately repaired by concerned contractors at no cost to the government.

Laborer shot dead in Kabankalan City

September 8, 2025

A laborer was shot to death by an unidentified assailant in Barangay Tapi, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental on Saturday night.

Former rebels receive financial assistance

September 8, 2025

Five former members of the New People’s Army (NPA) availed financial assistance of P10,000 each from Guihulngan City in Negros Oriental as part of their reintegration to mainstream society.

Kids with special needs get cash aid in Victorias

September 8, 2025

The Victorias City government recently released the persons with disability (PWD) educational assistance to provide vital support to 260 students with special needs.

RSSI infestation in sugarcane farms reaches over 4k hectares

September 6, 2025

The red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestation continues to wreak havoc on sugarcane fields in the Visayas, especially in Negros Occidental, with 4,324 hectares affected as of Sept. 2.

MassKara 2025 logo, theme unveiled

September 6, 2025

The MassKara Festival 2025 organizer unveiled the official logo, “Mass-Kasingkasing”, alongside this year’s theme, “One Smile, One City, One Heart”.

Dengue cases declining in Negros Occidental: PHO

September 6, 2025

Dengue cases in Negros Occidental have been gradually declining from its peak in July this year, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Ma. Girlie Pinongan said on Friday (Sept. 5).

Bacolod sanggunian moves to require internet conduits in new buildings

September 6, 2025

Faster and safer internet access could soon be standard in every new or rehabilitated office, and commercial building in Bacolod City.

Safety surveillance program pushed in NegOr 3rd District

September 6, 2025

Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Janice Degamo is pushing for the establishment of a district safety surveillance program in Bayawan City and the towns of Bacong, Basay, Dauin, Sta. Catalina, Siaton, Valencia, and Zamboanguita.

Wenceslao in, De Chavez out as NOCPPO chief

September 6, 2025

PCol. Dennis Wenceslao has been named the next provincial director of the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO), succeeding PCol. Rainerio de Chavez, who was relieved and transferred to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group.

Javi inspects flood control projects in 3rd District, finds minor damage

Laborer shot dead in Kabankalan City

Former rebels receive financial assistance

Kids with special needs get cash aid in Victorias

RSSI infestation in sugarcane farms reaches over 4k hectares

MassKara 2025 logo, theme unveiled

Dengue cases declining in Negros Occidental: PHO

Bacolod sanggunian moves to require internet conduits in new buildings

Safety surveillance program pushed in NegOr 3rd District

Wenceslao in, De Chavez out as NOCPPO chief

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