M5.3 Quake Rocks Albay Coast, Damage and Aftershocks Feared
Seismic instruments recorded Intensity VI shaking in Tabaco, Albay after a shallow 5.3-magnitude tremor struck south-southeast of Santo Domingo late Friday night.
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8ID Troops Help Fix Eastern Visayas Schools for SY 2026–2027
Soldiers from the Army’s 8th Infantry Division joined DepEd’s Brigada Eskwela drive, rehabilitating public school facilities across all six Eastern Visayas provinces before the June 8 class opening.
Senate Power Grab Triggers Chaos, Work-From-Home Order
Twelve senators seized Senate leadership on June 3, sparking dueling memos, public backlash, and warnings of a looming Supreme Court showdown.
Thunderstorms and Rain Showers Expected Across Negros Oriental This Friday
Wet and stormy conditions are forecast for Negros Oriental and the wider Visayas on June 5, 2026, with PAGASA warning of afternoon thunderstorms, gusty winds, and choppy coastal waters.
Tropical Depression Ester, Habagat Fuel Dangerous Weather Over Luzon
Dangerous rains, gusty winds, and rough coastal waters are forecast across Luzon as Tropical Depression Ester teams up with the Southwest Monsoon, with Batanes facing the gravest threat.
Dumaguete Eyes Outside Experts to Vet Market, City Hall Loans
An independent four-member panel of lawyers, engineers, and auditors may soon evaluate whether Dumaguete City’s proposed loan for two major infrastructure projects is fiscally sound.
New York Knicks Beat San Antonio Spurs 105-95 to Open NBA Finals
Erasing a 14-point first-half deficit, the Knicks claimed Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals with a commanding second-half surge, led by Jalen Brunson’s 30-point performance.
PH-Australia ‘Kasangga’ Military Drills Ramp Up in Bicol Region
Troops from the Philippine and Australian armies are conducting intensive joint training across multiple sites in Camarines Sur under Exercise Kasangga 26-01.
Habagat Triggers Flood and Landslide Alerts Across Luzon
Monsoon-driven rains are sweeping large portions of Luzon on June 4, 2026, with PAGASA warning of flash floods and landslides in multiple regions through Friday morning.
As Blue Ribbon Reconvenes, Public Records Put Negros Oriental in the Flood-Control Picture
Public records list 117 flood-control projects worth about ₱4.58 billion in Negros Oriental — and 7 of the 15 nationally-scrutinized contractors operate here. A neutral, sourced compilation.
