February 23, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

DOH to deploy 438 personnel to NIR disadvantaged areas

February 23, 2026

The geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) in Negros Island Region (NIR) are given priority in the deployment of 438 health professionals.

Ex-rebels back inquiry on killings linked to NPA

February 23, 2026

The Buklod Kapayapaan Federation Inc. (BKFI), a nationwide federation of former members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF), expressed its support to the conduct of an independent fact-finding mission and a legislative inquiry into the summary executions civilians in Negros Island perpetrated by rebel remnants.

JoJaJu Bacolaodiat Festival 2026 lantern dance champ

February 23, 2026

JoJaJu was crowned the champion of this year’s Bacolaodiat Festival lantern dance competition and took home P100,000 in cash prize and a trophy, during the awarding ceremony at the SMile Strip of SM City Bacolod Feb. 22.

Families displaced by eruption of Mount Kanlaon return home

February 23, 2026

Families displaced by the latest moderately explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano in the cities of La Carlota and Bago in Negros Occidental have returned home, Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Irene Bel Ploteña said on Sunday, Feb. 22.

Negros Or. Dev’t Council tackles 2027 infra priorities

February 23, 2026

The Provincial Development Council Executive Committee (PDC ExeCom) of Negros Oriental tackled key resolutions and priority programs for inclusion in the FY 2027 national budget.

Rabies Awareness Month kicks off in Negros Oriental

February 23, 2026

Pet owners in Dauin town, Negros Oriental availed of free veterinary services Feb. 20, to kick off Rabies Awareness Month in March.

DOH-NIR proposes P300 million for Bacolod hospital completion

February 23, 2026

The Department of Health-Negros Island Region has proposed a P300 million allocation in 2027 for the ongoing construction of the Bacolod City General Hospital (BCGH) even as it awaits the downloading of the P100 million approved under the General Appropriations Act this year for Phase 4 of the infra project.

Court junks moral damages complaint vs. city councilor

February 23, 2026

The complaint for moral damages filed by former Bacolod City councilor Vladimir Gonzales against incumbent councilor Wilson Gamboa Jr. has been dismissed for lack of cause of action by Regional Trial Court Branch 79 Judge Ferdinand Elbert Jomilla in a ruling dated Feb. 3.

San Carlos opens NIR’s first gov’t hospital wellness center

February 23, 2026

The city government of San Carlos, in partnership with the San Carlos City Hospital, inaugurated the first government hospital wellness center in the Negros Island Region Feb. 21, marking a milestone in promoting accessible and holistic healthcare for the community.

Bacolaodiat fest ends with a bang

February 23, 2026

The 21st staging of the Bacoladiat Festival ended with a bang last night, Feb. 22, with the winners of various competitions awarded.

DOH to deploy 438 personnel to NIR disadvantaged areas

Ex-rebels back inquiry on killings linked to NPA

JoJaJu Bacolaodiat Festival 2026 lantern dance champ

Families displaced by eruption of Mount Kanlaon return home

Negros Or. Dev’t Council tackles 2027 infra priorities

Rabies Awareness Month kicks off in Negros Oriental

DOH-NIR proposes P300 million for Bacolod hospital completion

Court junks moral damages complaint vs. city councilor

San Carlos opens NIR’s first gov’t hospital wellness center

Bacolaodiat fest ends with a bang

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DOH to deploy 438 personnel to NIR disadvantaged areas

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Rabies Awareness Month kicks off in Negros Oriental

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Ex-rebels back inquiry on killings linked to NPA

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