
Thunderstorms, Rain Likely in Negros Oriental This Thursday
Scattered rainshowers and possible thunderstorms are forecast over Negros Oriental and the Visayas on Thursday, August 20, with moderate coastal seas posing added risk for small watercraft.

Scattered rainshowers and possible thunderstorms are forecast over Negros Oriental and the Visayas on Thursday, August 20, with moderate coastal seas posing added risk for small watercraft.

A tectonic earthquake measuring magnitude 4.8 struck near Dalupiri Island in Cagayan on Wednesday afternoon, with Philippine seismology authorities reporting no expected damage or aftershocks.

Thunderstorms and rainshowers are forecast across Negros Oriental on August 19, 2026, driven by the southwest monsoon, with moderate coastal conditions along all seaboards.

Deportivo and Elche played to a 1-1 draw on Sunday, splitting the points in a tightly contested World Cup fixture.

Two people died, including the suspected student gunman, after a shooting erupted inside Ateneo de Zamboanga University early Tuesday morning, August 18, 2026.

Attorney Levito Baligod told reporters that the four witnesses who withdrew their testimonies faced threats, surveillance, and financial pressure before recanting in the flood-control probe.

Espanyol defeated Levante 3-0 on Saturday, according to ESPN and FIFA match reports.

Soldiers on combat patrol in Las Navas, Northern Samar recovered two anti-personnel mines linked to Communist Terrorist Group remnants on August 13, 2026.

Scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms are forecast across Negros Oriental on Monday, August 17, 2026, driven by the southwest monsoon, according to PAGASA.

Southwest monsoon conditions will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms across Negros Oriental and the Visayas on Sunday, August 16, 2026, with temperatures ranging from 27°C to 33°C.

Shellfish harvested from North and South Bais Bay in Negros Oriental are now banned following laboratory confirmation of paralytic shellfish toxin in both bodies of water.

Authorities intercepted a motorized banca carrying 525 master cases of untaxed cigarettes worth ₱21 million off Sipalay City, Negros Occidental, resulting in the arrest of seven men from Zamboanga City.

Scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms are possible throughout the day across Negros Oriental on Saturday, August 15, 2026, driven by the southwest monsoon.

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro marked the VALOR Clinic’s first year, citing fivefold patient growth and PHP40 million in new presidential funding to expand veteran healthcare services.

General Antonio Nafarrete led the 23rd founding anniversary of the AFP Special Operations Command at Camp Aguinaldo, receiving the SOC beret in a traditional military induction ceremony.

Every barangay in Negros Oriental received a ₱200,000 government check Friday, alongside the launch of rice distribution for over 379,000 provincial families.

Scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms are forecast across Negros Oriental and the wider Visayas on August 14, 2026, driven by the southwest monsoon, with moderate coastal conditions expected to affect sea travel and fishing operations.

Senior government officials Executive Secretary Recto and House Speaker Dy bring scholarship funds, rice aid, and a legislative forum to Dumaguete City on August 14.