Charges of nepotism, grave misconduct, and graft have been filed before the Office of the Ombudsman against Dumaguete City Mayor Manuel Sagarbarria and City Administrator Neil Lagahit.
General Antonio Nafarrete assumed command as the AFP’s 61st Chief of Staff as President Marcos presided over the retirement of General Romeo Brawner, the first to complete a full three-year term under R.A. 11939.
Antonio Nafarrete formally took command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines on July 21, 2026, becoming the 61st AFP Chief of Staff at Camp Aguinaldo.
Monsoon-driven rain and thunderstorms are forecast across Negros Oriental and the Visayas on July 22, with coastal and inland communities urged to take precautions.
Thousands flock to southern Cebu’s Barangay Tan-awan each year for supervised encounters with whale sharks — but the practice carries both economic rewards and conservation trade-offs.
Southwest monsoon winds are pushing unsettled weather across Negros Oriental and the Visayas on July 21, with PAGASA forecasting showers, thunderstorms, and light to moderate coastal conditions.
Eight former marines who witnessed alleged cash deliveries anchor the Ombudsman’s dual complaints — for plunder and money laundering — against ex-House Speaker Romualdez.
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to claim the 2026 World Cup on July 19, according to ESPN and FIFA match reports.
Legislation filed by Negros Oriental’s 3rd District Representative formally recognises the scientific and legal contributions of the American biologist killed in Sibulan on July 12.
Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel were physically attacked by Chinese Coast Guard crew near BRP Sierra Madre on July 20, with one sailor struck on the head using a wooden baton.
Ride-hailing platform Maxim has rolled out tricycle, pabili, and delivery services in Dumaguete City, offering pre-computed fares and doorstep pickup through a mobile app.
Sixteen years after their first triumph, Spain are world champions again, defeating Argentina in extra time to claim the 2026 FIFA World Cup in New Jersey.
Intermittent rainshowers and thunderstorms are expected to affect the entire Visayas on Monday, July 20, 2026, with temperatures ranging between 26°C and 33°C, according to PAGASA.
England defeated France 4-6 in a high-scoring World Cup clash on July 18, 2026.
Robbery-with-homicide complaints were lodged against two suspects on July 17 in the death of American marine biologist Kent Edward Carpenter, with all four identified suspects now held by police.
Scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms are forecast across Negros Oriental and the wider Visayas region on Sunday, July 19, 2026, driven by habagat conditions.
Authorities apprehended a 34-year-old Chinese woman — CALABARZON’s top most wanted — in Barangay Looc, Dumaguete City, following a multi-agency intelligence operation on July 17, 2026.
PAGASA forecasts scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms across Negros Oriental and the broader Visayas on Saturday, July 18, 2026, with temperatures climbing to 33°C amid habagat-driven humidity.
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