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.
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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.
LP Issues Pre-SONA Ultimatum to Marcos on Flood Funds
Demanding real accountability for flood control anomalies, the Liberal Party called out President Marcos Jr. the night before his fifth SONA.
Scattered Showers and Thunderstorms Set for Negros Oriental This Sunday
Wet and unsettled weather is expected across Negros Oriental and the Visayas on Sunday, July 26, 2026, with PAGASA forecasting scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms driven by the southwest monsoon.
Rainy, Stormy Saturday Ahead for Negros Oriental — July 26, 2026
Southwest monsoon winds are bringing widespread rain and thunderstorms to Negros Oriental this Saturday, with choppy coastal waters posing risks for small vessels and ferry passengers.
LeBron James, 41, Joins Philadelphia 76ers on Minimum Deal
After three weeks of uncertainty, LeBron James has chosen the Philadelphia 76ers, signing a two-year minimum-salary contract worth a reported $8 million.
Storm Kiyapo Puts Northern Luzon on High Alert Friday
State weather bureau PAGASA hoisted Signal No. 2 over Batanes, the Babuyan Islands, and 12 Cagayan towns as Tropical Storm Kiyapo bore down on extreme northern Luzon on July 24, 2026.
Thunderstorms and Rain to Grip Negros Oriental Through July 26
Overcast skies and thunderstorms are expected to blanket Negros Oriental and the wider Visayas through at least Saturday, driven by the southwest monsoon.
Negros Occ. Board Member Hit With Ombudsman Raps Over Alleged E-Sabong Den
Charges filed before the anti-graft body follow a July 8 raid that uncovered an alleged illegal online cockfighting operation on a property tied to a sitting provincial official.
Negros Oriental Governor Faces Ombudsman Inquiry Over Alleged Nepotism
Dual criminal and administrative cases have been opened by the Office of the Ombudsman (Visayas) against Negros Oriental Governor Manuel Sagarbarria over the appointment of his alleged live-in partner to a senior provincial post.
VMMC, Sweden Team Up for Veteran Cancer Care and Digital Health
Philippine veterans gain a new health ally as Sweden and VMMC forge a joint initiative targeting early lung cancer detection and hospital digitalization.
Lt. Gen. Logico Takes Helm of PMA as Valencia Bows Out
Promoted to three-star rank on the spot, Lt. Gen. Michael Logico formally took over as the 86th PMA Superintendent on July 22, vowing to prepare cadets for future warfare.
