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.
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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.
Bavi Closes In on Far Northern Luzon as PAGASA Raises Wind Signals
Carrying winds of 175 km/h and gusts up to 215 km/h, Typhoon Inday is forecast to pass closest to Extreme Northern Luzon between Friday night and Saturday morning.
Habagat Brings Stormy Skies, Rough Seas to Negros Oriental — July 9
Thunderstorms, moderate to rough coastal waters, and strong southwest monsoon winds are forecast across Negros Oriental and the wider Visayas on July 9, 2026, per PAGASA.
Belgium Rout USA 4-1 as Argentina Edge Egypt in Thriller
Belgium overwhelmed the United States 4-1 while Argentina held off Egypt 3-2 on Tuesday’s World Cup slate.
Lapu-Lapu Court Frees Contractor on Bail in ₱96.5-M Ghost Flood Project
Contractor Sarah Discaya secured ₱1-million bail after a Lapu-Lapu City court ruled prosecutors had not sufficiently proven her direct role in the alleged ₱96.5-million ghost infrastructure scheme.
Dumaguete City OKs ₱2.185-B Loan Before Expert Panel Could Report
Dumaguete’s city council gave final approval to a ₱2.185-billion borrowing plan for a public market and City Hall extension before its own independent review body could submit findings.
Wet Weather, Thunderstorms Expected Over Negros Oriental This Wednesday
PAGASA forecasts rainshowers and thunderstorms across Negros Oriental and the wider Visayas on July 8, with worsening coastal conditions expected by Thursday.
England Edge Mexico 3-2 as Spain Sink Portugal
England beat Mexico 3-2 and Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in World Cup action on July 6, 2026, according to ESPN and FIFA match reports.
Cebu Enforces 45-Day Pork Import Ban Amid ASF Outbreaks in Negros
Signing Executive Order No. 39 on July 7, Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro imposed a sweeping ban on pork and live hog imports from Negros Island and other ASF-affected areas to shield the province’s P20-billion hog industry.
Silliman University All-Clear After Bomb Threat Triggers Campus Sweep
Authorities declared Silliman University in Dumaguete City safe late Monday after a bomb threat email prompted a full security sweep of five campus sites — no devices were found.
Typhoon Inday Set to Enter PAR Between July 7–8, 2026
State weather bureau PAGASA forecasts Super Typhoon Bavi to cross into the Philippine Area of Responsibility late July 7 or early July 8, receiving the local name Inday upon entry.
Sara Duterte Goes on Trial; Senate Needs 16 Votes to Remove Her
History was made Monday as the Philippine Senate formally began the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, with 16 senator-judge votes required for a conviction that would end her political career.
