Habagat Brings Rain, Thunderstorms to Negros Oriental This Thursday
Southwest monsoon conditions are pushing scattered showers and thunderstorms across Negros Oriental and the Visayas on August 27, 2026, with seas turning rougher by week’s end.
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Betis Steal It at Valencia With Lone Goal, 1-0
Real Betis edged Valencia 1-0 on the road on August 25, 2026, taking all the spoils from a tight contest decided by a single strike.
Habagat Brings Rainy, Stormy Wednesday to Visayas and Negros Oriental
Monsoon-driven rainshowers and thunderstorms are forecast across Negros Oriental, Siquijor, and the Visayas on Wednesday, with moderate winds and choppy coastal waters expected throughout the day.
Hull Stun Manchester United 2-0 in Premier League Shock
Hull City beat Manchester United 2-0 while Brentford routed Tottenham 3-0 across a dramatic August 22 program.
Roma Rout Fiorentina 4-0 to Headline Full Slate
AS Roma crushed Fiorentina 4-0 to lead a busy day of action across Europe on August 24, 2026.
Kanlaon Ashfall Prompts Canlaon City to Resume Classes Aug. 26
Classes across all public and private schools in Canlaon City are set to resume on August 26 following an easing of volcanic conditions at Kanlaon Volcano.
Dumaguete’s P2.185-Billion Loan Faces Public Scrutiny Over Pricing
The proposed P2.185-billion borrowing covers a P1.94-billion public market and a P237-million City Hall, and is drawing public questions over cost as an independent committee and city councilors evaluate it.
Guanzon Urges Defensor to File Complaint Over Alleged Jail Guard Assault at Sandiganbayan
Former COA and Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon urged Mike Defensor to file a complaint against a BJMP jail guard who allegedly struck him at the Sandiganbayan.
Poverty Rate Falls to Record 9.7 Per Cent as 6.5 Million Filipinos Cross the Threshold
PSA data shows Filipinos below the poverty threshold fell from 17.54 million in 2023 to 11.08 million in 2025, a record-low 9.7 per cent incidence.
Ombudsman Describes Davao as Alleged Flood-Control Corruption ‘Epicenter’, Says Evidence Still Being Gathered
Ombudsman Boying Remulla told House budget deliberations that Davao City is an alleged epicenter of flood-control corruption predating the Marcos administration, while stressing the matter is still under investigation.
Abante Says Prosecution Has Already Shown Enough Grounds to Impeach Duterte
Manila Rep. Benny Abante said he believes the prosecution has presented sufficient grounds to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, though the verdict rests with the senator-judges.
Motorcycle Rider Killed After Collision With Truck at Buswang Bridge in Amlan
A motorcycle rider died after being run over by a truck at Buswang Bridge in Amlan, Negros Oriental, in the latest fatal road incident in the province.
Raffy Tulfo Tells Acosta ‘My Heart Goes to You’ as Questioning Intensifies
Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo said he believes former OVP disbursing officer Gina Acosta did not personally benefit from the questioned confidential funds.
Hontiveros Says She Is Preparing for 2028 but Wants the Opposition Behind One Candidate
Sen. Risa Hontiveros said she is preparing hard for a possible 2028 presidential run while insisting the opposition must rally behind a single strongest candidate.
Former Governors Teves and Arnaiz Join PDP-Laban Membership Seminar in Negros Oriental
PDP-Laban held a Basic Membership Seminar in Negros Oriental on August 15, attended by former governors Pryde Henry Teves and George Arnaiz alongside newly affiliated local leaders.
NORSU Bais Suspends Face-to-Face Classes Over Security Threat
Negros Oriental State University-Bais Campus suspended all face-to-face classes effective immediately on August 19 following a reported security threat.
Marcos Leads Rice and Cash Distribution in Dumaguete as Luzon Reels From Floods
President Marcos distributed 10-kilo rice packs and cash aid to 2,230 beneficiaries in Dumaguete City under the Bawat Bayan Makikinabang program, drawing online comment over its timing.
Acosta Says She Never Saw Lachica Pay the Names on OVP Confidential-Fund Receipts
Former OVP special disbursing officer Gina Acosta testified she released P500 million in confidential funds to Col. Raymund Dante Lachica and relied on his assurances for liquidation.
