January 17, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

Phivolcs warns possible lahar flows

January 17, 2026

Anticipating heavy rains due to Tropical Storm Ada, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Friday (Jan. 16) warned of possible lahar flows in rivers and drainage areas on Kanlaon Volcano, which remains at Alert Level 2.

50 police officers dispatched to conflict-affected barangays

January 17, 2026

Fifty police personnel were dispatched in conflict-affected communities and remote barangays of Negros Island Region to serve as the primary link between the Philippine National Police and the community, strengthening grassroots engagement and responsive policing.

Negros Occ. logs 5,446 dengue cases, 13 deaths

January 17, 2026

Negros Occidental logged 5,446 dengue cases, including 13 deaths, last year, marking a decrease of 22.88 percent, compared to 2024, records of the Provincial Health Office (PHO) showed.

Negros Power increases residential rate in January

January 17, 2026

Residential electricity rate under Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power) increased in January 2026, driven largely by higher power supply costs and other industry-wide charges affecting the Visayas grid.

Phivolcs warns possible lahar flows

50 police officers dispatched to conflict-affected barangays

Negros Occ. logs 5,446 dengue cases, 13 deaths

Negros Power increases residential rate in January

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