Dumaguete Councilors Lawas, Cordova Land in NO’s Top GPI Tier
Six local legislators tied for the highest provincial GPI score of 93.75% in Q2 2026, with two of the top-rated councilors representing Dumaguete City.
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Tropical Storm Maymay Bearing Down on Ilocos Sur, La Union
Tropical Storm Maymay is set to make landfall over Northern Luzon on Wednesday afternoon, with PAGASA raising Wind Signal No. 2 over key provinces and cities.
Five Chinese Nationals Nabbed in BI Raid on Agusan del Sur Compound
Authorities detained five Chinese nationals at a company compound in Trento, Agusan del Sur, following a Bureau of Immigration-led operation targeting immigration law violations.
Habagat Brings Rain and Storms to Negros Oriental This Tuesday
Scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms are forecast across Negros Oriental and the Visayas on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, driven by the active southwest monsoon.
Habagat Brings Rain and Storms to Negros Oriental This Monday
Southwest monsoon conditions are expected to bring rainshowers and thunderstorms across Negros Oriental and the wider Visayas on Monday, August 3, 2026, according to PAGASA.
PAGASA Flags Rain, Thunderstorms for Visayas on July 30
Scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms are forecast across the Visayas, including Negros Oriental, on July 30, 2026, with coastal seas rated slight to moderate.
Wet Tuesday Ahead for Negros Oriental as PAGASA Flags Rain and Storms
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast across Negros Oriental and the wider Visayas on July 28, with PAGASA advising caution on coastal waters.
Philippines Enters US Tech Pact With $10-B AI and Chip Hub in Tarlac
Joining a US-led technology coalition, the Philippines will host a 1,619-hectare AI and semiconductor zone in Tarlac backed by $10 billion in initial investment.
Rainy, Stormy Saturday Ahead for Negros Oriental — July 26, 2026
Southwest monsoon winds are bringing widespread rain and thunderstorms to Negros Oriental this Saturday, with choppy coastal waters posing risks for small vessels and ferry passengers.
LeBron James, 41, Joins Philadelphia 76ers on Minimum Deal
After three weeks of uncertainty, LeBron James has chosen the Philadelphia 76ers, signing a two-year minimum-salary contract worth a reported $8 million.
Negros Occ. Board Member Hit With Ombudsman Raps Over Alleged E-Sabong Den
Charges filed before the anti-graft body follow a July 8 raid that uncovered an alleged illegal online cockfighting operation on a property tied to a sitting provincial official.
VMMC, Sweden Team Up for Veteran Cancer Care and Digital Health
Philippine veterans gain a new health ally as Sweden and VMMC forge a joint initiative targeting early lung cancer detection and hospital digitalization.
Habagat Brings Stormy Weather to Negros Oriental This Wednesday
Monsoon-driven rain and thunderstorms are forecast across Negros Oriental and the Visayas on July 22, with coastal and inland communities urged to take precautions.
Whale Shark Swims at Oslob, Cebu: What Visitors Must Know
Thousands flock to southern Cebu’s Barangay Tan-awan each year for supervised encounters with whale sharks — but the practice carries both economic rewards and conservation trade-offs.
Ombudsman Moves to Charge Romualdez in ₱56-B Flood Fund Case
Eight former marines who witnessed alleged cash deliveries anchor the Ombudsman’s dual complaints — for plunder and money laundering — against ex-House Speaker Romualdez.
Rep. Degamo Honours Slain Marine Biologist Kent Carpenter in House Resolution
Legislation filed by Negros Oriental’s 3rd District Representative formally recognises the scientific and legal contributions of the American biologist killed in Sibulan on July 12.
Spain Claims Second World Cup Title, Tops Argentina 1-0 in Extra Time
Sixteen years after their first triumph, Spain are world champions again, defeating Argentina in extra time to claim the 2026 FIFA World Cup in New Jersey.
Thunderstorms, Rain Clouds Set to Sweep Visayas This Saturday
PAGASA forecasts scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms across Negros Oriental and the broader Visayas on Saturday, July 18, 2026, with temperatures climbing to 33°C amid habagat-driven humidity.
