England Edge Norway 2-1 to Advance at World Cup
England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in their World Cup clash on July 11, 2026.
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Burgos and Ramos Claim Elite Crowns at Sun Life 5150 Bohol
Erika Nicole Burgos etched her name in triathlon history by becoming the first athlete to win two legs of the 5150 Islands of the Philippines Series, while Dayshaun Ramos took the men’s elite crown in Panglao.
Habagat Brings Stormy Skies and Rough Seas to Negros Oriental This Sunday
Strong southwest monsoon winds are pushing thunderstorms and dangerous coastal swells across Negros Oriental on Sunday, July 12, 2026, affecting sea travel, fishing, and outdoor activities.
Spain Edge Belgium 2-1 to Book World Cup Progress
Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 on July 10 to advance at the 2026 World Cup, according to ESPN and FIFA match reports.
Magnitude 5.0 Aftershock Strikes South of Balut Island, Felt Across Mindanao
Seismic monitors recorded a 5.0-magnitude tectonic tremor south of Balut Island on July 11, 2026, with low-intensity shaking felt across several Mindanao provinces and cities.
Habagat Brings Heavy Rain to Negros Oriental as Inday Departs
Monsoon rains enhanced by Typhoon Inday’s outer circulation are set to drench Negros Oriental with 50–100mm of rainfall on July 11, PAGASA warns.
Stormy Saturday: Visayas Battered by Monsoon Rains and Rough Seas
Thunderstorms, strong southwest winds, and moderate-to-rough coastal waters are hammering the Visayas region this Saturday, July 11, 2026, based on PAGASA’s early-morning forecast.
Philippines Has the Money for Defense — Corruption Spends It First
Corruption drains far more from the national budget each year than the full cost of Philippine naval modernization, leaving sovereignty underfunded by political design.
Bavi and Habagat Team Up to Soak Most of the Philippines
Dual weather systems — Typhoon Inday (Bavi) and the active southwest monsoon — are bringing rain, strong winds, and rough seas across the Philippines on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Science Journal Editor Comes Home to Teach Filipino Researchers to Write
An internationally recognized medicinal chemistry journal editor visited his alma mater to help Filipino researchers master scientific communication, publication ethics, and the responsible use of AI in academic writing.
NO Districts Dominate Negros Island DPWH Discretionary Fund Rankings
Negros Oriental’s three congressional districts claimed the top spots in DPWH discretionary fund allocations across the Negros Island Region from 2023 to 2025, PCIJ data shows.
France Down Morocco 2-0 to Reach World Cup Final
France defeated Morocco 2-0 on July 9, 2026, booking their place in the World Cup final.
Typhoon Inday Shuts Down Sea Routes to Siquijor and Apo Island
Rough seas driven by Typhoon Inday and the southwest monsoon have forced the cancellation of multiple inter-island voyages across Negros Oriental’s busiest maritime corridors.
Resident’s Tip Uncovers Rebel Weapons Cache in Oriental Mindoro
Acting on a voluntary tip from a civilian, Army troops dug up firearms and explosives hidden by communist rebels in Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro on July 9, 2026.
Military Units Rescue Flood Victims Across Central Mindanao
Troops from three Army brigades conducted rescue and relief operations across nine municipalities in central Mindanao after heavy rains triggered widespread flooding on July 8 and 9.
Bagyong Inday Still Packs Signal 2 Over Batanes Despite Weakening
Weakening Typhoon Inday keeps Signal No. 2 over Batanes as it churns northeast of the Philippines, with dangerous seas and monsoon winds threatening wide areas through the weekend.
Magnitude 4.9 Quake Hits South of Balangiga, Eastern Samar
Seismic monitors detected a 4.9-magnitude tectonic earthquake 33 km south-southwest of Balangiga, Eastern Samar early Friday, with shaking felt across parts of Leyte, Southern Leyte, Samar, Cebu, and Surigao del Norte.
Kanlaon Spews Ash Across Cebu; Volcano Still on Alert 2
Ash from Thursday’s Kanlaon eruption blanketed parts of Cebu, prompting class and work suspensions across multiple cities and towns.
