February 27, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

Mt. Kanlaon erupts anew

February 27, 2026

Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island erupted anew Thursday night, Feb. 26 with pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) descending on its eastern and southeastern upper portion slopes within two kilometers of the summit crater.

House committee okays PRC office in Kabankalan

February 27, 2026

The House committee on civil service and professional regulation has approved the bill proposing the establishment of a Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) satellite office in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental.

Capitol eyeing Malogo River as source for bulk water project

February 27, 2026

The Negros Occidental provincial government is entertaining the possibility of continuing the proposed bulk water supply project by tapping the water surface of Malogo River in E.B. Magalona town.

MGB looks into Toboso sinkhole

February 27, 2026

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources is investigating another ground deformation in Barangay General Luna, Toboso, Negros Occidental.

Phivolcs eyes possible changes in alert level status of Kanlaon

February 27, 2026

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said Feb. 26 that it will “assess monitoring parameters within the next 24 hours for possible changes in the current alert level status” of Mt. Kanlaon, following the second moderately explosive eruption this month.

Pag-IBIG membership coverage for Capitol JOs, COS employees

February 27, 2026

A memorandum of agreement was signed recently by Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson and Pag-IBIG Fund Western Visayas acting head, Atty. Stanley Alayon, for the membership coverage of job order (JO) and contract of service (COS) employees of the provincial government of Negros Occidental.

Negrense livestock, poultry farmers get livelihood aid

February 27, 2026

Another batch of livelihood assistance, worth P476,500, was turned over to beneficiaries through the Provincial Swine Industry Recovery Initiatives and the Animal Genetic Improvement and Livelihood Programs of the provincial government of Negros Occidental.

26 ‘undocumented’ yachts in Siaton’s Tambobo Bay

February 27, 2026

The Coast Guard in Negros Oriental has discovered that at least 26 yachts in Tambobo Bay, Siaton town, were “undocumented” and whose owners could not be located, an official said Feb. 26.

PVO: Animals in NegOr free from foot and mouth disease

February 27, 2026

The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) in Negros Oriental said Feb. 26 that animals in the province remain free from foot and mouth disease (FMD).

DOT lauds Dumaguete’s recognition as budget-friendly retirement haven

February 27, 2026

The Department of Tourism (DOT) said Feb. 25 that it welcomed the recognition of Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental as one of the Top 4 Budget-Friendly Asian Destinations for Affordable Retirement Living in the latest Investopedia report published Feb. 10.

Mt. Kanlaon erupts anew

House committee okays PRC office in Kabankalan

Capitol eyeing Malogo River as source for bulk water project

MGB looks into Toboso sinkhole

Phivolcs eyes possible changes in alert level status of Kanlaon

Pag-IBIG membership coverage for Capitol JOs, COS employees

Negrense livestock, poultry farmers get livelihood aid

26 ‘undocumented’ yachts in Siaton’s Tambobo Bay

PVO: Animals in NegOr free from foot and mouth disease

DOT lauds Dumaguete’s recognition as budget-friendly retirement haven

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Pag-IBIG membership coverage for Capitol JOs, COS employees

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