Over 3,800 New Pharmacists Pass PRC Board Exam in October 2026
A total of 3,830 out of 4,944 examinees cleared the October 2026 Pharmacists Licensure Examination, the Professional Regulation Commission announced.
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Negros Oriental Brigade Vet Peña Exits 11th Division
Maj. Gen. Leonardo Peña, former 302nd Brigade commander in Negros Oriental, renders exit call as 11th Infantry Division chief on Oct. 20, 2026.
Dumaguete: Maxim Joins Buglasan Festival 2026
Maxim Rides & Food Delivery participates in Buglasan Festival 2026 with a community booth, interactive games, and a Civic-Military Parade contingent.
PAGASA Forecasts Rain, Thunderstorms Over Negros Oriental on Oct. 21
Rainshowers and thunderstorms are forecast across Negros Oriental throughout Wednesday, October 21, 2026, with coastal waters rated slight to moderate by PAGASA.
Woman, 31, dies after fall at Dumaguete mall; police investigating
A 31-year-old Dumaguete resident died on Tuesday after falling from an upper level inside Robinsons Dumaguete, police said. Their investigation is ongoing.
Dumaguete: Silliman University Posts 100% Board Pass Rate
All 37 Silliman University examinees passed the October 2026 Physician Licensure Examination, earning the school top-performing status nationwide.
Negros Oriental Faces Thunderstorms All Day Tuesday, Oct. 20
Rainshowers and thunderstorms are forecast across Negros Oriental throughout Tuesday, October 20, 2026, with coastal waters rated slight to moderate, PAGASA said.
PRC Announces October 2026 Chemistry Board Exam Passers
Over 4,000 chemistry examinees cleared their respective board exams in October 2026, with the PRC releasing official results just three working days after testing.
Dumaguete Public Market Fire Contained — Oct. 19
A fire broke out Monday morning at Building 3 of the Dumaguete Public Market, with BFP Dumaguete credited for quickly containing the blaze to one stall.
Negros Oriental Braces for Showers, Thunderstorms on Oct. 19
Scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms are expected throughout Monday and into Tuesday morning across Negros Oriental, PAGASA announced in its 5:00 AM forecast.
PAGASA Flags Unsettled Weather Over Negros Oriental on Oct. 18
Rainshowers and thunderstorms may strike at any hour across Negros Oriental on Sunday, October 18, according to a PAGASA forecast issued at 5:00 AM.
Silliman University named among PRC top-performing medical schools after perfect board exam result
All 37 Silliman University Medical School examinees passed the October 2026 physician licensure exam; Silliman was the only Negros Oriental school in this round.
Dumaguete: Parade of Lights and Pyromusical Tonight
Buglasan Festival 2026 continues Saturday with the Parade of Lights float competition and Pyromusical show along Dumaguete Boulevard.
Bais City Retains Buglasan 2026 Festival Crown
Bais City defended its Buglasan Festival of Festivals title on October 16, 2026, winning with the Hudyaka Festival of Harvests plus Best in Streetdancing and Best in Musicality.
48 Naval Architects Pass October 2026 PRC Board Exam
Forty-eight out of 159 examinees cleared the Naval Architects Computer-Based Licensure Examination held in October 2026, the PRC confirmed.
Negros Oriental Braces for Thunderstorms All Day Saturday — October 17, 2026
Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast over Negros Oriental throughout Saturday and into Sunday morning, driven by the northeast monsoon, PAGASA reported.
Dumaguete: Buglasan 2026 Showdown Lights Up Perdices Coliseum
The Buglasan Festival 2026 Showdown Competition brought dazzling contingent presentations to the Gov. Mariano F. Perdices Memorial Coliseum on October 16.
Dumaguete: Buglasan 2026 Streetdancing Fills City Streets
Colorful contingents took over Dumaguete streets on October 16 for the Buglasan 2026 Streetdancing Competition, on Day 2 of the 11-day provincial festival.
