February 19, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

Silay rejects Capitol bulk water project

February 19, 2026

The Silay City Council disapproved the request of the Negros Occidental provincial government to grant a Resolution of No Objection (RONO) to the proposed bulk water supply project located at the Hinalinan River/Imbang River in Barangay Guimbalaon.

Holiday in Bago today for 60th Charter Day

February 19, 2026

Malacañang has declared today, Feb. 19, as a special non-working day in the City of Bago in Negros Occidental, for its 60th Charter anniversary.

24 Binalbagan LGU employees test positive for illegal drug use

February 19, 2026

Twenty-four contractual and casual employees of Binalbagan municipal government in Negros Occidental are expected to lose their jobs after being tested positive for illegal drug use.

Confront complicity in corruption as Lent begins, Catholics advised

February 19, 2026

Cardinal Jose Advincula urged Catholics on Ash Wednesday to confront personal and collective responsibility, saying that repentance must include acknowledging complicity in corruption and injustice.

Evacuees return home after weekend clashes between NPA, Army in Tanjay

February 19, 2026

About 45 families, or 152 individuals, have returned to their homes in a remote village in Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, days after the weekend clashes between government troops and the New People’s Army (NPA).

Rebels tagged in deaths of two civilians in Negros

February 19, 2026

Two more civilians have been added to the list of victims of summary executions perpetrated by the New People’s Army (NPA) in Negros Island.

Capitol to turn over P120-K aid to kin of victims of stone attack

February 19, 2026

Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson said Wednesday, Feb. 18 that the provincial government will give a financial aid of P120,000 to the mother of the three siblings, who were victims of a stone attack, in Barangay E. Lopez, Silay City.

Victorias pioneers eCRVS in NegOcc

February 19, 2026

The City of Victorias was selected to pilot the implementation of the electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System (eCRVS) in Negros Occidental, with the memorandum of agreement signed between the local government and the Philippine Statistics Authority, through the Regional Statistical Services Office (RSSO), at City Hall Feb. 18.

A parade of events

February 19, 2026

A parade of religious and cultural events will take place next week in the country and in many parts of the world, making the next days relaxing as it gives many of us a respite from work and occasions to reflect on the significance of each event.

Love that reflects God’s heart

February 19, 2026

In today’s world, the word “love” is often associated with attraction, pleasure, and personal satisfaction. It is shaped by media, entertainment, and social trends that emphasize feelings and desires.

Silay rejects Capitol bulk water project

Holiday in Bago today for 60th Charter Day

24 Binalbagan LGU employees test positive for illegal drug use

Confront complicity in corruption as Lent begins, Catholics advised

Evacuees return home after weekend clashes between NPA, Army in Tanjay

Rebels tagged in deaths of two civilians in Negros

Capitol to turn over P120-K aid to kin of victims of stone attack

Victorias pioneers eCRVS in NegOcc

A parade of events

Love that reflects God’s heart

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