February 2, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

One dead in Sagay as flash floods hit Bacolod, NegOcc

February 2, 2026

Heavy rains triggered by a shear line caused flooding and landslides in parts of Negros Occidental since Jan. 31, forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents.

Top rebel leader, 3 others killed in Negros gunbattles

February 2, 2026

A top leader of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Negros Island and three other rebel remnants died in a series of armed clashes with Philippine Army soldiers in Binalbagan, Negros Occidental, and in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental, Jan. 30 and 31, respectively.

30th Panaad sa Negros April 13-19

February 2, 2026

The 30th Panaad sa Negros Festival is slated this coming April 13 to 19.

AI-powered roadmap unveiled

February 2, 2026

Negros Occidental 3rd District Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez, head of the technical working group (TWG) on artificial intelligence (AI) under the House Committee on Information and Communications Technology, presented a comprehensive 24-month legislative roadmap to transition the Philippines from “AI-ready” to “AI-powered”, during the State of the Nation in AI (SONAI) 2026 Jan. 30.

P2.8M eyed to expand coverage of micro-hydro plant in Toboso

February 2, 2026

With the availability of hydroelectric power, solar, and biomass energy resources, Mayor Richard Jaojoco is harnessing renewable energy to provide electricity to residents in Toboso, Negros Occidental.

NEPC holds IEC for Bacolod City vendors

February 2, 2026

The Negros Electric and Power Corp. (NEPC) conducted an information, education, and communication (IEC) activity for members of the Federation of Bacolod City Vendors Association (FedBaCVA) Jan. 30 to strengthen consumer awareness and engagement on electricity-related concerns.

PDEA boosts fight against illegal drugs in Negros Or.

February 2, 2026

The Command Group of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Regional Office Negros Island Region (PDEA RO-NIR) is further strengthening coordination and partnership with the provincial government of Negros Oriental in support of the government’s intensified campaign against illegal drugs.

Landbank Asenso bonds via mobile app starting at P10K

February 2, 2026

Landbank is making sustainable investing more accessible than ever with the public offering of its fixed rate, high-yielding Asean sustainability bonds until Feb. 6, 2026, or an earlier closing date based on market demand.

One dead in Sagay as flash floods hit Bacolod, NegOcc

Top rebel leader, 3 others killed in Negros gunbattles

30th Panaad sa Negros April 13-19

AI-powered roadmap unveiled

P2.8M eyed to expand coverage of micro-hydro plant in Toboso

NEPC holds IEC for Bacolod City vendors

PDEA boosts fight against illegal drugs in Negros Or.

Landbank Asenso bonds via mobile app starting at P10K

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