January 16, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

Mt. Kanlaon’s seismic activity increases

January 16, 2026

The seismic activity of Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island has further increased as it recorded 78 volcano-tectonic (VT) earthquakes in the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Thursday (Jan. 15).

P1-M in shabu seized in EB Magalona

January 16, 2026

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Policemen seized almost P1 million worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust at Hacienda Bato in Barangay Nanca, E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental on Jan. 14. The

Cadiz’s Dinagsa fest opens today

January 16, 2026

Cadiz City will officially begin its 52nd Dinagsa Festival today, promising a lot of surprises from day one until the end on the 26th.

Former guv lauds Negros Power

January 16, 2026

The milestones achieved by Negros Electric and Power Corp. during its first 16 months of operations as the power distribution utility in central Negros got praises from former Negros Occidental governor Rafael Coscolluela.

Manjuyod classes suspended

January 16, 2026

Manjuyod Mayor Raffy Alipio Andaya has suspended the Jan. 16 classes at all levels, both public and private, in the town as a proactive measure against Tropical Storm (TS) Ada, with several areas across the country already under Signal No. 1.

Water quality monitoring at Ocoy River in Sibulan

January 16, 2026

The Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) in Negros Oriental conducted the first water quality monitoring in selected stations at Ocoy River in Sibulan town, the Capitol said Jan. 15.

4 Army officers at 3ID promoted

January 16, 2026

Four Philippine Army senior officers assigned at the 3rd Infantry Division have been promoted to the next higher rank.

Mambuloc Creek clearing continues as 37 families relocate, get cash aid

January 16, 2026

Thirty-seven families, including 27 informal settler households, along Mambuloc Creek voluntarily demolished their homes in Purok Balinday, Barangay 2, Bacolod Jan. 15.

Tanyag Talisay enterprise exhibit on

January 16, 2026

The City of Talisay is holding the second Tanyag Talisay, a five-day enterprise exhibit at the activity center of Ayala Malls Capitol Central in Bacolod City, that will run until tomorrow, Jan. 17.

Importance of reunions for Filipinos

January 16, 2026

For Filipinos, reunion is more than just a gathering. It is a sacred occasion, a time when families gather, hearts reconnect, and memories are made.

Mt. Kanlaon’s seismic activity increases

P1-M in shabu seized in EB Magalona

Cadiz’s Dinagsa fest opens today

Former guv lauds Negros Power

Manjuyod classes suspended

Water quality monitoring at Ocoy River in Sibulan

4 Army officers at 3ID promoted

Mambuloc Creek clearing continues as 37 families relocate, get cash aid

Tanyag Talisay enterprise exhibit on

Importance of reunions for Filipinos

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