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.
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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.
Pantawan People’s Park, Dumaguete: what’s there and what people do
The open waterfront on Rizal Boulevard has a Rizal monument, a replica of the ship Victoria, a tourist kiosk and a multipurpose building. Most evenings it fills with walkers, players and food stalls.
“ADTO TA SA PANTAWAN”
Pantawan did not merely survive the Amihan. It survived an attempt to make it politically impossible to build.
PAGASA Forecasts All-Day Rain and Thunderstorms Over Negros Oriental – Oct. 12
Continuous rain and thunderstorms are expected across Negros Oriental for the full 24-hour period of Monday, October 12, 2026, according to PAGASA.
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.
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.
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.
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 1,800 Pass October 2026 Fisheries Licensure Exam — PRC
Results released by the Professional Regulation Commission show 1,816 out of 2,631 examinees passed the October 2026 Fisheries Professionals Licensure Examination, reflecting a 69.02% passing rate.
490 Out of 560 Pass September 2026 Psychologist Board Exam
Nearly nine in ten examinees earned their psychology license after the PRC released results just one working day after the last examination date.
Dumaguete: ₱7.82-M Shabu Seized in Balugo Buy-Bust
Police arrested a high-value drug suspect and seized 1,150 grams of shabu worth ₱7.82M in a Friday morning buy-bust in Barangay Balugo, Dumaguete City.
PAGASA Forecasts Rain, Thunderstorms Over Visayas This Sunday — October 4, 2026
Wet and stormy conditions are expected across the Visayas on October 4, 2026, with PAGASA forecasting cloudy skies, rainshowers, and thunderstorms throughout the day.
Free dialysis center opens at Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital
The ₱100-million NOPH Dialysis Center in Dumaguete starts with 12 machines, should reach 25 by the end of October, and plans 50 in total, with treatment at no cost to patients.
Negros Island Police Open Seminar on Extremism and Minors
PRO NIR launched a 3-day seminar-workshop in Bacolod City on September 30 to train law enforcement and partner agencies on handling cases of violent extremism involving minors.
Escalante City: Wounded Soldiers Awarded for Bravery
Two soldiers wounded in an armed encounter in Escalante City were recognized for their gallantry and received financial aid.
Thunderstorms, Rain Forecast Over Negros Oriental This Thursday — Thursday, October 1, 2026
PAGASA’s early-morning bulletin flags rainshowers and thunderstorms across Negros Oriental and the Visayas on October 1, with temperatures between 26°C and 32°C and slight to moderate seas expected.
NORECO II Lists Four Ways to Pay Electric Bills
NORECO II has released a guide on four payment methods for electric bills, including GCash, agent banks, and over-the-counter offices across southern Negros Oriental.
