Three Nabbed as ₱15-M Untaxed Cigarettes Intercepted in Dumaguete
Fourteen agencies jointly intercepted 263 master cases of untaxed cigarettes worth over ₱15 million in Dumaguete City, leading to three arrests on August 5, 2026.
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Habagat Triggers Thunderstorm Alerts Across Negros Oriental
Thunderstorm advisories from PAGASA placed Bais City, Pamplona, and Tanjay City under active storm alerts as the southwest monsoon batters Negros Oriental and the wider Visayas region.
Dumaguete Council Freezes Junob Captain’s Case Under Poll Ban
Administrative charges against Barangay Junob Punong Barangay Isagani Bana were frozen by the Dumaguete City council, citing a mandatory 90-day pre-election prohibition under the Local Government Code.
Alex Eala Becomes First Filipina WTA Singles Champion
Defeating world No. 3 Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0, Alex Eala claimed the Mubadala DC Open crown — a landmark moment for Philippine tennis history.
NBI to Subpoena Paras, Leviste Over Alleged Recto Frame-Up
Authorities have ordered former Negros Oriental congressman Jacinto Paras and Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste to face NBI investigators over an alleged scheme to falsely implicate Executive Secretary Ralph Recto.
Thunderstorms and Rain to Sweep Visayas on July 31 — PAGASA
PAGASA’s early-morning bulletin warns of cloudy skies, rainshowers, and thunderstorms across the Visayas on July 31, with wet conditions likely to extend into the weekend.
Cebu Gears Up for Dragon Boat Regatta With 1,358 Paddlers
Registrations for the 2nd NUSTAR Dragon Boat Regatta have more than doubled, drawing 40 teams and 1,358 paddlers to compete in Cebu City this September.
Kumamoto Quake Triggers Partial Collapse of Mountain Tied to 1792 Catastrophe
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook southern Japan on Tuesday, partially collapsing Mayuyama — the same mountain whose 1792 failure killed roughly 15,000 people.
Mindanao Rocked by 5.1 Quake Near Baganga, Davao Oriental
A tectonic earthquake of magnitude 5.1 struck near Baganga, Davao Oriental on Tuesday morning, July 28, 2026, with shaking felt across five Mindanao provinces.
Scattered Showers and Thunderstorms Set for Negros Oriental This Sunday
Wet and unsettled weather is expected across Negros Oriental and the Visayas on Sunday, July 26, 2026, with PAGASA forecasting scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms driven by the southwest monsoon.
Storm Kiyapo Puts Northern Luzon on High Alert Friday
State weather bureau PAGASA hoisted Signal No. 2 over Batanes, the Babuyan Islands, and 12 Cagayan towns as Tropical Storm Kiyapo bore down on extreme northern Luzon on July 24, 2026.
Lt. Gen. Logico Takes Helm of PMA as Valencia Bows Out
Promoted to three-star rank on the spot, Lt. Gen. Michael Logico formally took over as the 86th PMA Superintendent on July 22, vowing to prepare cadets for future warfare.
Nafarrete Takes Over as AFP’s 61st Chief in Camp Aguinaldo Rite
General Antonio Nafarrete assumed command as the AFP’s 61st Chief of Staff as President Marcos presided over the retirement of General Romeo Brawner, the first to complete a full three-year term under R.A. 11939.
Habagat Brings Rain and Storms to Negros Oriental This Tuesday
Southwest monsoon winds are pushing unsettled weather across Negros Oriental and the Visayas on July 21, with PAGASA forecasting showers, thunderstorms, and light to moderate coastal conditions.
China Coast Guard Beats PH Navy Sailor at Ayungin Shoal
Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel were physically attacked by Chinese Coast Guard crew near BRP Sierra Madre on July 20, with one sailor struck on the head using a wooden baton.
England Stun France 6-4 in World Cup Goal Fest
England defeated France 4-6 in a high-scoring World Cup clash on July 18, 2026.
Messi vs. Spain: Everything at Stake in the 2026 World Cup Final
Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final pits defending champion Argentina against an unbeaten Spanish side — the first such title match between the world’s two top-ranked nations.
Eastern PH Reefs Hit by Highest Coral Bleaching Alerts
Satellite monitoring data reveals Level 2 coral bleaching alerts now cover Lamon Bay, Asid Gulf, and Maqueda Bay — zones where coral mortality is considered likely.
