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.
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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.
Barzaga Expelled — But Can He Stage a Political Comeback?
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.
PAGASA Forecasts Wet Wednesday for Negros Oriental and Visayas
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.
Habagat Brings Heavy Rains and Flood Danger to Luzon
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.
Wet Tuesday Ahead for Negros Oriental as Habagat Sets In
PAGASA has forecast rainshowers and thunderstorms across Negros Oriental and the Visayas on June 2, with afternoon thunderstorms likely amid southwest monsoon winds.
Habagat Brings Rain Threats to Luzon and Western Visayas
Heavy monsoon rains are threatening flash floods and landslides across western Luzon and Western Visayas as the Southwest Monsoon strengthens on June 2, 2026.
Philippine Senate Left in Limbo After Estrada’s CIDG Surrender
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 districts drew about ₱15 billion in ‘allocables’ — the 2nd led the entire island region
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.
