February 17, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

Rebel lair, weapons seized in Tanjay

February 17, 2026

A hideout of New People’s Army (NPA) remnants was seized by Philippine Army soldiers following a series of encounters in Barangay Santo Niño, Tanjay City, Negros Oriental on Feb. 15.

Negros Power residential rate down by P1.66/kWh in February

February 17, 2026

Negros Power customers will benefit from a substantial decrease in electricity rates this February at P11.44 per kilowatt-hour, from P13.10/kWh in January, or a reduction of P1.66/kWh.

Bacolod starts release of cash assistance for 1,500 solo parents

February 17, 2026

A total of 1,500 registered solo parents in Bacolod will each receive P6,000 in cash assistance covering the July to December 2025 period, the city said Feb. 16.

4 police officers honored for solving killing of cops, civilian in Negros Or.

February 17, 2026

The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) on Monday, Feb. 16 honored four police officers for their exemplary dedication and outstanding investigative efforts in the case involving three policemen and a civilian killed by another policemen in Sibulan, Negros Oriental last month.