Valencia: Endangered Hornbills Spotted on Village Footbridge
Four endangered Visayan tarictic hornbills were spotted on a footbridge in Barangay Malaunay, Valencia, prompting officials to warn against harming or capturing the birds.
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Jimalalud: Bride Says Wedding Was Delayed Over Bridesmaids’ Bare Shoulders; Parish Apologizes
A bride says her October 8 wedding march at Holy Child Parish Church in Jimalalud was held up over the bridesmaids’ bare shoulders. The parish apologized and restated its dress code; the vice mayor urged residents to end the online feud.
Negros Oriental Braces for 24-Hour Rain and Thunderstorm Stretch — Sunday, October 11, 2026
Cloudy skies, rainshowers, and thunderstorms are forecast across Negros Oriental for the entire 24-hour period from Sunday morning through Monday dawn, according to PAGASA.
Talisay City: Man Shot Dead, Suspect Surrenders
A 50-year-old man shot a resident dead inside a home in Barangay Concepcion, Talisay City, then surrendered to police after negotiations on October 9, 2026.
Negros Oriental Braces for Stormy Saturday, Oct. 10
Cloudy skies, rainshowers, and thunderstorms are forecast across Negros Oriental all day Saturday, with slight to moderate coastal waters affecting inter-island travel.
Escalante: NPA Claims Attack, 1 CAFGU Dead, 2 Soldiers Hurt
The NPA’s Roselyn Jean Pelle Command claimed a September 29 attack in Escalante City that killed one CAFGU member and wounded two soldiers.
Dumaguete: Silliman Ranks 9th in PH in UNIRANKS 2027
Silliman University placed 9th in the Philippines and 4,415th globally in UNIRANKS 2027, jumping 468 places from its previous ranking.
PAGASA Forecasts Rain and Thunderstorms Over Visayas This Friday — October 9, 2026
Cloudy skies, rainshowers, and thunderstorms are forecast across Negros Oriental throughout Friday, October 9, 2026, based on a PAGASA advisory issued at 5:00 AM.
Santa Catalina: Negros Island’s Top Fugitive Arrested
Police arrested Negros Island’s No. 1 most-wanted person in Santa Catalina, Negros Oriental on Oct. 6, 2026. The suspect faces murder charges with no bail.
Over 8,300 Social Workers Pass PRC September 2026 Licensure Exam
More than 8,000 examinees earned their social work license after the PRC released results just three working days following the September 2026 board exam.
PRC Posts September 2026 Electrical Engineering Exam Outcomes
Nearly half of Registered Electrical Engineer candidates and nearly three-quarters of Registered Master Electrician candidates cleared the September 2026 licensure exams administered by PRC.
Over 14,000 Psychometricians Pass September 2026 Board Exam
More than 14,000 out of 15,423 examinees cleared the September 2026 Psychometricians Licensure Examination, with the Professional Regulation Commission posting results in three working days.
760 New Licensed Librarians Pass September 2026 Board Exam
Out of 1,014 examinees, 760 passed the Librarians Computer-Based Licensure Examination administered in September 2026, the Professional Regulation Commission announced.
842 Geodetic Engineers Pass Sept 2026 PRC Board Exam
Out of 1,482 examinees, 842 passed the September 2026 Geodetic Engineers Computer-Based Licensure Examination, the PRC announced.
Over 28,000 Nurses Pass August–September 2026 Board Exam
Nearly 29,000 out of 37,359 examinees earned passing marks in the Nurses Licensure Examination held across 26 testing centers nationwide, the PRC confirmed.
102 Sanitary Engineers Pass August 2026 PRC Board Exam
Out of 141 examinees, 102 earned passing marks in the August 2026 Sanitary Engineers Computer-Based Licensure Examination, the PRC confirmed.
Over 16,900 Pass August 2026 Criminology Board Exam — PRC
Nearly 17,000 out of more than 29,000 takers cleared the August 2026 Criminology Licensure Examination, the Professional Regulation Commission confirmed.
Nine Out of 14 Pass Real Estate Consultants Board Exam – PRC
Nine examinees cleared the Real Estate Consultants Licensure Examination, the Professional Regulation Commission announced, with results posted just one working day after the revalida concluded.
