Military Forces Recover Cache, Eliminate Insurgent in Samar Ops
8th Infantry Division reports one Communist Terrorist Group member killed and multiple firearms recovered in Samar operations.
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Two Japanese Crime Syndicate Members Detained in Manila Operations
Two Japanese nationals linked to transnational crime syndicates arrested in coordinated Metro Manila operations on April 16, 2026.
NOLCOM Forms Exercise Support Units for Balikatan 2026
Northern Luzon Command activates support operations for the 41st iteration of Philippines-US joint military exercise from April 20-May 8.
AFP-PNP Joint Operation Eliminates 10 DI-Maute Members in Lanao del Sur
Ten DI-Maute Group members including leader “Usman” were killed during a joint military-police operation in Marantao, Lanao del Sur on April 17.
Philippines Joins Pax Silica, Creates Massive Industrial Zone
Philippines joins US-led Pax Silica initiative with plans for massive industrial hub in Luzon Economic Corridor to strengthen supply chains.
Former Negros Oriental Congressman Teves Secures ₱500K Bail
Former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. granted ₱500,000 bail in 2019 murder case but remains detained on other charges.
Three-Month Tax Relief on LPG, Kerosene Now in Effect
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. suspends excise taxes on LPG and kerosene for three months as Dubai crude oil prices hit $93.71 per barrel.
Youth Leaders from Bindoy, Dumaguete Top Provincial Rankings
Bindoy and Dumaguete City SK Federation Presidents tied for top honors with 94.85% ratings in provincial youth leadership survey.
Palestinian Envoy Explores Cultural Heritage at Dumaguete Museum
Palestine Ambassador Mounir Y.K. Anastas and his spouse toured the National Museum of the Philippines-Dumaguete, exploring Negros Island heritage.
COA flags ₱5.85 billion in Negros Oriental loan-funded projects with no feasibility study
The Commission on Audit (COA) raised concerns about seven infrastructure projects worth ₱5.850 billion in the 2024 Annual Audit Report on the Province of Negros Oriental, citing the absence of feasibility studies for the loan-funded projects.
