Visayas Weather Alert: Showers and Storms Due Sept. 30
Scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms are forecast across Negros Oriental and the Visayas on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, with coastal seas rated slight to moderate.
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PAGASA Warns of Rain and Thunderstorms Across Negros Oriental This Tuesday — Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Cloudy skies, rainshowers, and thunderstorms are forecast for Negros Oriental and the wider Visayas on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, with PAGASA advising residents to prepare accordingly.
Himamaylan City: ₱10-M Smuggled Cigarettes Seized, 1 Held
Police and partner agencies seized over ₱10.19M in suspected smuggled cigarettes in Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, arresting one suspect on September 28.
Negros Oriental: Suspect in La Libertad Barangay Captain Killing Arrested
A 32-year-old man tagged as the primary suspect in the killing of La Libertad barangay captain Dennis Jimpayan was arrested in Bacolod City on September 26.
Wet Monday Ahead for Negros Oriental as PAGASA Warns of Storms — Monday, September 28, 2026
Thunderstorms and heavy showers are forecast across Negros Oriental and the wider Visayas on Monday, September 28, 2026, with PAGASA urging caution for fisherfolk, farmers, and commuters alike.
From Dumaguete to a National Classroom Strategy
A year after former Mayor Felipe “Ipe” Remollo brought Dumaguete’s experience before the Senate, the country is increasingly turning to the same basic formula: empower local governments, bring in private partners, diversify funding and reduce dependence on a single bureaucracy as the Philippines works to close an estimated 165,000-classroom shortage.
Wet, Stormy Sunday Forecast for Visayas and Negros Oriental — Sunday, September 27, 2026
Thunderstorms and rainshowers are expected across Negros Oriental and the Visayas on Sunday, September 27, 2026, with coastal waters rated slight to moderate by PAGASA.
Negros Oriental’s Iway Votes No on BSKE Postponement
Rep. Emmanuel Iway of Negros Oriental 1st District was among 13 House members who voted against delaying barangay and SK elections to 2028.
NORECO II Lists Four Ways to Pay Electric Bills
NORECO II has released a guide on four payment methods for electric bills, including GCash, agent banks, and over-the-counter offices across southern Negros Oriental.
Tanjay City: Police, COMELEC, Army Unite for BSKE 2026
Security forces and election officials pledged a “SAFE” Barangay and SK Elections 2026 at a solidarity conference in Tanjay City on September 24.
Buglasan Festival 2026 Set for October 15–25 in Negros Oriental; Full Calendar of Events Released
The Provincial Government of Negros Oriental has released the official calendar for Buglasan Festival 2026, an 11-day celebration running October 15 to 25 with a province-wide holiday on October 16.
Visayas Braces for Showers and Thunderstorms This Thursday — Thursday, September 24, 2026
Thunderstorms and intermittent rain are forecast across the Visayas on September 24, with PAGASA warning of choppy coastal waters and temperatures reaching up to 32°C.
Guihulngan: Dead Dolphin Found with Propeller Wounds
A dead dolphin bearing suspected propeller wounds washed ashore in Barangay Hilaitan, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental, on September 23, 2026.
Palo, Leyte: Pacific Partnership Holds Health Mission
The Pacific Partnership Medical Mission brought health services and disaster preparedness training to Barangay San Jose, Palo, Leyte on September 22, 2026.
Rain and Thunderstorms Forecast for Negros Oriental This Wednesday — Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Changeable skies and intermittent thunderstorms are expected across Negros Oriental on Wednesday, with PAGASA warning of unstable atmospheric conditions throughout the day.
Shallow 4.1-Magnitude Quake Hits Northern Cebu as Aftershock
Almost a year after a powerful offshore earthquake rattled northern Cebu, a magnitude 4.1 aftershock was recorded near Medellin on Tuesday afternoon, with no damage expected.
Wet Tuesday Ahead for Negros Oriental as PAGASA Flags Storms — Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms are forecast across Negros Oriental on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, driven by southwest monsoon winds, according to PAGASA.
What Happened to Dumaguete’s Award-Winning MRF: A Timeline
Five years, one machine, and the paper trail from a DENR commendation to an open dump.
