Expulsion from the House does not strip Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga of his right to seek office again — pending criminal cases, not the congressional vote, pose the greater legal threat to any comeback bid.
Thunderstorms and rainshowers are set to roll across Negros Oriental and the broader Visayas on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, with PAGASA flagging partly cloudy to overcast conditions throughout the day.
Strong southwest monsoon winds are drenching wide areas of Luzon on June 3, 2026, with PAGASA warning communities about flash flood and landslide risks through the following morning.
PAGASA has forecast rainshowers and thunderstorms across Negros Oriental and the Visayas on June 2, with afternoon thunderstorms likely amid southwest monsoon winds.
Heavy monsoon rains are threatening flash floods and landslides across western Luzon and Western Visayas as the Southwest Monsoon strengthens on June 2, 2026.
Monday’s Senate session failed to open on time after Senator Jinggoy Estrada surrendered to the CIDG on a non-bailable plunder warrant, leaving the majority bloc’s legislative footing increasingly uncertain.
Negros Oriental’s three congressional districts drew about ₱15.3 billion in DPWH “allocables” from 2023 to 2025 — over a third of the entire Negros Island Region, according to PCIJ data.
Perched in the misty highlands above Dumaguete City, Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park shelters 427 threatened species within a fully protected ASEAN Heritage site reachable in under an hour.
Allied Philippine and American forces wrapped up a five-day maritime cooperative exercise near Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea, covering search-and-rescue, boarding operations, and helicopter drills.
Guihulngan City residents can register for a free National ID at the Mega Market from June 1 to 6, with slots organized by barangay schedule.
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