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.
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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.
Balinsasayao Twin Lakes: Negros Oriental’s ASEAN Heritage Gem
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.
PH-US Forces Hold 5-Day Naval Drills Near Panatag Shoal
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.
PhilSys ID Drive in Guihulngan City Set for June 1–6
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.
Negros Oriental Officer Takes Helm of PNP Maritime Group
Hailing from Negros Oriental, Police Brigadier General Crisaleo Tolentino was formally installed as Officer-in-Charge of the PNP Maritime Group during a ceremony at Camp Crame on May 28, 2026.
Cebuano Cadet Completes US Air Force Academy, Returns to Serve PAF
Earning honors and advanced military qualifications, a Cebuano PMA cadet finished a four-year program at the United States Air Force Academy and will now serve as a commissioned PAF officer.
Catanduanes VP, 11 Board Members Hit With 6-Month Suspension
Twelve Catanduanes provincial officials face a six-month suspension without pay after the Office of the Ombudsman found strong evidence of misconduct tied to alleged misuse of typhoon relief funds.
