February 13, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

Neg. Occ. grants wellness leave to JO, COS workers

February 13, 2026

The Negros Occidental provincial government has granted its job order (JO) and contract of service (COS) workers the five-day wellness leave credits approved by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) for the duration of their contract.

P1.6M shabu, guns seized in two days

February 13, 2026

Policemen seized P1.6 million worth of suspected shabu and two unlicensed firearms in separate police operations in Negros Island Region.

First leptospirosis death logged in Bacolod this year

February 13, 2026

The City Health Office said Feb. 12 that it logged the first leptospirosis death in the city for this year.

Silay barangay councils reject Neg. Occ. bulk water project

February 13, 2026

The proposed P1.2-billion bulk supply water project of the Negros Occidental provincial government failed to get the support of the councils of Barangays Bagtic and Guimbalaon in Silay City, Negros Occidental.

Dengue cases in NegOcc decline

February 13, 2026

The Negros Occidental Provincial Health Office (PHO) recorded 141 dengue cases from Jan. 4 to Feb. 7 this year, indicating a reduction of 80.28 percent compared to the same period in 2025.

Sinkhole discovered in Toboso

February 13, 2026

A possible sinkhole has been discovered at Sitio Bairan in Barangay General Luna, Toboso, Negros Occidental.

Overall transmission rates up in February electric bills

February 13, 2026

Power consumers may see an increase in transmission charges reflected in their February 2026 electric bills, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said.

Bacolod opens website for HIV/AIDS health services

February 13, 2026

The Bacolod City government has introduced a website offering access to health services related to Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS).

Typhoon-affected families in Neg. Occ. get P1.1B aid

February 13, 2026

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is fast tracking the distribution of P1.1-billion financial assistance to 198,984 typhoon-affected families in Negros Island Region (NIR).

Bacolod allots P57.5M for first NIR Athletic Association Meet

February 13, 2026

The Bacolod City government has earmarked P57.5 million in the hosting of the first Negros Island Regional Athletic Association Meet (NIRAAM) on March 1-7 at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Barangay Mansilingan, and the participation of the Schools Division of Bacolod delegation.

Neg. Occ. grants wellness leave to JO, COS workers

P1.6M shabu, guns seized in two days

First leptospirosis death logged in Bacolod this year

Silay barangay councils reject Neg. Occ. bulk water project

Dengue cases in NegOcc decline

Sinkhole discovered in Toboso

Overall transmission rates up in February electric bills

Bacolod opens website for HIV/AIDS health services

Typhoon-affected families in Neg. Occ. get P1.1B aid

Bacolod allots P57.5M for first NIR Athletic Association Meet

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