February 7, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

4,266 families evacuated in NIR due to TD Basyang

February 7, 2026

About 4,266 families, composed of 11,567 individuals, in Negros Island Region have sought temporary shelter in safer grounds even as “Basyang” has weakened into a tropical depression on Friday, Feb. 6.

3 guns recovered, 2 suspects nabbed

February 7, 2026

The series of raids in Negros Island Region in line with the campaign against loose firearms led to the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of unlicensed guns and ammunition on Wednesday, Feb. 4.

House inquiry on sugar industry challenges set this month: Javi

February 7, 2026

Following a public consultation on the challenges facing the sugar industry, an official congressional inquiry will be conducted before the end of February, Negros Occidental 3rd District Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez announced on Thursday, Feb. 5.

Murder cases in NIR decline by 42 percent

February 7, 2026

The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) reported a significant decline of 42 percent in murder cases across the region in January this year compared to December last year.

‘Blue Mango’ awardee

February 7, 2026

A homegrown architect-designer, schooled in cosmopolitan institutions abroad, was honored recently in appropriate ceremonies in Cebu City for her “exceptional innovation and artistry across diverse creative fields.”

YouTube

February 7, 2026

When YouTube launched a beta version offering a platform for amateur-created videos on February 14, 2005, it was an almost instant success.

4,266 families evacuated in NIR due to TD Basyang

3 guns recovered, 2 suspects nabbed

House inquiry on sugar industry challenges set this month: Javi

Murder cases in NIR decline by 42 percent

‘Blue Mango’ awardee

YouTube

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