DOJ Launches Western Mindanao Legal Aid Hub in Zamboanga City
Free legal assistance reaches more Western Mindanao communities as the DOJ inaugurates its ninth Katarungan regional office in Zamboanga City.
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Thunderstorms, Rain Expected Across Negros Oriental This Saturday
Cloudy skies, rainshowers, and thunderstorms are forecast for the entire Visayas region — including Negros Oriental, Siquijor, and Cebu — on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
NBI to Subpoena Paras, Leviste Over Alleged Recto Frame-Up
Authorities have ordered former Negros Oriental congressman Jacinto Paras and Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste to face NBI investigators over an alleged scheme to falsely implicate Executive Secretary Ralph Recto.
Sandiganbayan Allows Revilla to Post ₱1M Bail in Ghost Project Case
Bong Revilla Jr. secured a ₱1-million bail grant from the Sandiganbayan amid a ₱92.8-million malversation case tied to an unbuilt flood control project in Bulacan.
Thunderstorms and Rain to Sweep Visayas on July 31 — PAGASA
PAGASA’s early-morning bulletin warns of cloudy skies, rainshowers, and thunderstorms across the Visayas on July 31, with wet conditions likely to extend into the weekend.
Cebu Gears Up for Dragon Boat Regatta With 1,358 Paddlers
Registrations for the 2nd NUSTAR Dragon Boat Regatta have more than doubled, drawing 40 teams and 1,358 paddlers to compete in Cebu City this September.
PAGASA Flags Rain, Thunderstorms for Visayas on July 30
Scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms are forecast across the Visayas, including Negros Oriental, on July 30, 2026, with coastal seas rated slight to moderate.
Army’s Spearhead Division Gets New Two-Star General in Escanillas
Barely two weeks into leading the 3rd Infantry Division, Joey Escanillas has been elevated to Major General by AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Antonio Nafarrete at Fort Bonifacio.
CHED Negros Island CoScho Scholarship Open for AY 2026–2027
Coconut farming families in Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor may apply for CHED’s CoScho college scholarship until August 31, 2026.
Filipino Scientist Leads AI Breakthrough in Heart Monitoring
An AI model co-developed by an Ateneo de Manila University researcher predicts cardiac function with 97.78% accuracy using only non-invasive skin sensors.
Kumamoto Quake Triggers Partial Collapse of Mountain Tied to 1792 Catastrophe
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook southern Japan on Tuesday, partially collapsing Mayuyama — the same mountain whose 1792 failure killed roughly 15,000 people.
Francisco Motors’ Elektron Is the Jeepney Maker’s First Electric SUV
Decades after building the iconic jeepney, Francisco Motors has launched the Elektron EV — a battery-electric compact SUV offered in three variants, with a top-spec price of ₱1,947,000.
Mindanao Rocked by 5.1 Quake Near Baganga, Davao Oriental
A tectonic earthquake of magnitude 5.1 struck near Baganga, Davao Oriental on Tuesday morning, July 28, 2026, with shaking felt across five Mindanao provinces.
Wet Tuesday Ahead for Negros Oriental as PAGASA Flags Rain and Storms
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast across Negros Oriental and the wider Visayas on July 28, with PAGASA advising caution on coastal waters.
Philippines Enters US Tech Pact With $10-B AI and Chip Hub in Tarlac
Joining a US-led technology coalition, the Philippines will host a 1,619-hectare AI and semiconductor zone in Tarlac backed by $10 billion in initial investment.
PAGASA Sees Rain, Thunderstorms Over Negros Oriental This Monday
Wet, unsettled weather is forecast across Negros Oriental and the Visayas on July 27, 2026, with PAGASA warning of rainshowers, possible thunderstorms, and slight to moderate coastal seas.
ICC Removes Chief Prosecutor Khan in Historic First; Duterte Case Unaffected
For the first time in its 24-year existence, the ICC has voted out its chief prosecutor — yet Rodrigo Duterte’s crimes-against-humanity trial remains firmly on course.
Nearly 600 Cops Secure Negros Island for Marcos’ SONA
Close to 600 police officers have been deployed across Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental to maintain peace and order during President Marcos’ fifth SONA on July 27.
