January 21, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

Capitol releases P40 million aid to Typhoon Tino-affected LGUs

January 21, 2026

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson on Tuesday (Jan. 20) released P40 million in financial assistance from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to seven local government units (LGUs) hit by Typhoon Tino in a ceremony held at the Provincial Capitol Social Hall in Bacolod City.

inDrive records strong growth in Bacolod, opens driver center

January 21, 2026

Global mobility platform inDrive has formally established its physical presence in Bacolod City with the opening of its Driver Centre along Burgos Extension in Barangay Villamonte Jan. 20.

Sagay mayor orders review of river safety measures as 2 students drown

January 21, 2026

Sagay Mayor Leo Rafael Cueva has ordered an immediate review of river safety measures and emergency response protocols following the deaths of two Grade 10 students, who were swept away by strong currents while at Himogaan River in Brgy. Malubon of the city.

300 Negros-based cops to augment Dinagyang Festival security in Iloilo

January 21, 2026

The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) is deploying 300 policemen to beef up security forces during the highlights of the Dinagyang Festival 2026 in Iloilo City.

Army identifies rebel leader as gunman in Victorias shooting

January 21, 2026

The Philippine Army has identified Roger Fabillar alias “Arnel Tapang”, an elusive leader of communist rebel remnants in northern Negros, as the assailant in the killing of a farmer in Victorias City, Negros Occidental over a land dispute.

Capitol releases P40 million aid to Typhoon Tino-affected LGUs

inDrive records strong growth in Bacolod, opens driver center

Sagay mayor orders review of river safety measures as 2 students drown

300 Negros-based cops to augment Dinagyang Festival security in Iloilo

Army identifies rebel leader as gunman in Victorias shooting

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