February 21, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

Int’l confab on democracy

February 21, 2026

The Philippine Political Science Association (PPSA) will hold an international conference on April 28-30 in Dumaguete City bringing scholars, academics, and students together for a three-day exchange on contemporary democratic challenges.

Violence breeds violence

February 21, 2026

In an era marked by breathtaking technological progress and unprecedented access to information, it is paradoxical that violence remains a persistent shadow over our societies.

60 families evacuated, classes suspended due to Kanlaon eruption

February 21, 2026

Sixty families in La Carlota City and Bago City in Negros Occidental fled their homes and sought temporary shelter in evacuation centers due to heavy ashfall caused by Kanlaon Volcano eruption, Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Irene Bel Ploteña said on Friday, Feb. 20.

DILG orders strict four-kilometer PDZ enforcement after Kanlaon eruption

February 21, 2026

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has ordered local government units (LGUs) in Negros Island to heighten readiness and strictly enforce safety measures, following a moderately explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on Feb. 19.

Gunrunner nabbed, 4 firearms seized

February 21, 2026

A suspected gunrunner is now locked up in jail, following his arrest in Barangay Binicuil, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental for illegal possession of firearms on Feb. 18.

42 Negros-based soldiers honored, receive medals

February 21, 2026

The Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry Division (ID) conferred medals on 42 soldiers stationed in Negros Island in recognition of their exemplary service.

Int’l confab on democracy

Violence breeds violence

60 families evacuated, classes suspended due to Kanlaon eruption

DILG orders strict four-kilometer PDZ enforcement after Kanlaon eruption

Gunrunner nabbed, 4 firearms seized

42 Negros-based soldiers honored, receive medals

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