Argentina Roar Into Next Round, Down Switzerland 3-1
Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in World Cup action on July 12, 2026, according to ESPN and FIFA match reports.
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Shallow 5.4 Quake Hits Off Masbate Coast, Shaking Felt Across Bicol
Seismic monitors recorded a magnitude 5.4 earthquake off Claveria, Masbate early Monday, with tremors reaching several Bicol and Romblon provinces.
Negros Oriental’s Enzo Kho Joins Princeton’s Board of Trustees
Elected by fellow students, Enzo Miguel Kho, a Negros Oriental native whose parents hail from Mabinay, now serves on the 40-member board that governs one of the world’s most prestigious universities.
Teodoro Rallies Filipinos Behind WPS Rights on 10th Arbitration Anniversary
Marking a decade since the historic 2016 Arbitral Award, Defense Secretary Teodoro led nationwide commemorations urging Filipinos to protect their maritime heritage.
PAGASA Warns of Storms Over Visayas This July 13
Thunderstorms and rainshowers are forecast across the Visayas on July 13, 2026, with PAGASA citing southwesterly winds, temperatures reaching 33°C, and slight to moderate coastal seas.
England Edge Norway 2-1 to Advance at World Cup
England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in their World Cup clash on July 11, 2026.
Burgos and Ramos Claim Elite Crowns at Sun Life 5150 Bohol
Erika Nicole Burgos etched her name in triathlon history by becoming the first athlete to win two legs of the 5150 Islands of the Philippines Series, while Dayshaun Ramos took the men’s elite crown in Panglao.
Habagat Brings Stormy Skies and Rough Seas to Negros Oriental This Sunday
Strong southwest monsoon winds are pushing thunderstorms and dangerous coastal swells across Negros Oriental on Sunday, July 12, 2026, affecting sea travel, fishing, and outdoor activities.
Spain Edge Belgium 2-1 to Book World Cup Progress
Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 on July 10 to advance at the 2026 World Cup, according to ESPN and FIFA match reports.
Magnitude 5.0 Aftershock Strikes South of Balut Island, Felt Across Mindanao
Seismic monitors recorded a 5.0-magnitude tectonic tremor south of Balut Island on July 11, 2026, with low-intensity shaking felt across several Mindanao provinces and cities.
Habagat Brings Heavy Rain to Negros Oriental as Inday Departs
Monsoon rains enhanced by Typhoon Inday’s outer circulation are set to drench Negros Oriental with 50–100mm of rainfall on July 11, PAGASA warns.
Stormy Saturday: Visayas Battered by Monsoon Rains and Rough Seas
Thunderstorms, strong southwest winds, and moderate-to-rough coastal waters are hammering the Visayas region this Saturday, July 11, 2026, based on PAGASA’s early-morning forecast.
Philippines Has the Money for Defense — Corruption Spends It First
Corruption drains far more from the national budget each year than the full cost of Philippine naval modernization, leaving sovereignty underfunded by political design.
Bavi and Habagat Team Up to Soak Most of the Philippines
Dual weather systems — Typhoon Inday (Bavi) and the active southwest monsoon — are bringing rain, strong winds, and rough seas across the Philippines on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Science Journal Editor Comes Home to Teach Filipino Researchers to Write
An internationally recognized medicinal chemistry journal editor visited his alma mater to help Filipino researchers master scientific communication, publication ethics, and the responsible use of AI in academic writing.
NO Districts Dominate Negros Island DPWH Discretionary Fund Rankings
Negros Oriental’s three congressional districts claimed the top spots in DPWH discretionary fund allocations across the Negros Island Region from 2023 to 2025, PCIJ data shows.
France Down Morocco 2-0 to Reach World Cup Final
France defeated Morocco 2-0 on July 9, 2026, booking their place in the World Cup final.
Typhoon Inday Shuts Down Sea Routes to Siquijor and Apo Island
Rough seas driven by Typhoon Inday and the southwest monsoon have forced the cancellation of multiple inter-island voyages across Negros Oriental’s busiest maritime corridors.
