Negros Weekly, Author at Negros Now Daily

Hasten anti-corruption probes, accountability, Congress urged

September 22, 2025

The One Negros Ecumenical Council (One-C), which led the “Trillion Peso March” indignation rally from the Capitol Lagoon to the Bacolod public plaza Sept. 21, called on Congress and oversight bodies to hasten anti-corruption investigations and ensure accountability.

About P1/L oil price hike looms

September 22, 2025

The pump prices of petroleum products continue to increase, with another hike to take effect tomorrow, Sept. 23.

PNP: ‘Trillion Peso March’ in NIR generally peaceful

September 22, 2025

The Philippine National Police said the “Trillion Peso March” protest actions in Negros Island Region (NIR) yesterday were “generally peaceful” as there were no major incidents recorded.

5 LGUs in Negros announce suspension of classes today

September 22, 2025

At least five mayors in Negros Island suspended the face-to-face classes for today, Sept. 22, in all levels, both public and private schools, due to inclement weather conditions brought about by super typhoon “Nando”.

Albee Benitez vows to keep ‘critical eye’ on nat’l budget

September 22, 2025

Bacolod City Lone District Rep. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said yesterday that as the people have spoken against corruption during the rallies, it is now the turn of Congress to do its part in ensuring transparency and real reforms in the budget.

‘Fight vs. corruption begins with oneself, not just gov’t’

September 22, 2025

Bishop Julito Cortes of the Diocese of Dumaguete exhorted the faithful Sept. 21 to fight corruption by beginning with self-conversion and embracing genuine change.

Ex-soldier nabbed for illegal drugs

September 22, 2025

A former member of the Philippine Army is now locked up in jail after he was arrested on Sept. 19 for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

Cadiz’s mangrove reserve receives nat’l recognition

September 22, 2025

Cadiz City’s 33-hectare Avila Mangrove Reserve and Migratory Birds Sanctuary (AMRMBS) dubbed as “guardian of the coast” in Barangay Daga was named first runner-up for Best Mangrove award in this year’s Para El Mar Awards held at Zuri Hotel in Iloilo City on Sept. 18.

SM Bacolod leads coastal cleanup, over 4,000 kilos of waste collected

September 22, 2025

More than 1,500 volunteers from 35 organizations joined forces with SM City Bacolod, through its SM Cares, for the annual International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) held at the coastline of puroks Sisi and Sigay in Barangay Singcang-Airport Sept. 20.

No ‘ghost project’ in Bacolod – Albee

September 20, 2025

Bacolod City Lone District Rep. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has declared that there is no “ghost project” in the city.

Hasten anti-corruption probes, accountability, Congress urged

About P1/L oil price hike looms

PNP: ‘Trillion Peso March’ in NIR generally peaceful

5 LGUs in Negros announce suspension of classes today

Albee Benitez vows to keep ‘critical eye’ on nat’l budget

‘Fight vs. corruption begins with oneself, not just gov’t’

Ex-soldier nabbed for illegal drugs

Cadiz’s mangrove reserve receives nat’l recognition

SM Bacolod leads coastal cleanup, over 4,000 kilos of waste collected

No ‘ghost project’ in Bacolod – Albee

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