Wet Tuesday Ahead for Negros Oriental as PAGASA Flags Rain and Storms — Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast across Negros Oriental and the wider Visayas on July 28, with PAGASA advising caution on coastal waters.
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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.
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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 — Wednesday, July 22, 2026
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
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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.
New Commander Takes Over Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry Division
Brigadier General Joey Escanillas assumed leadership of the Army’s 3rd Infantry Division on July 15, 2026, succeeding a retiring commander who oversaw major gains against communist insurgents across the Visayas.
Belgium Rout USA 4-1 as Argentina Edge Egypt in Thriller
Belgium overwhelmed the United States 4-1 while Argentina held off Egypt 3-2 on Tuesday’s World Cup slate.
Wet Weather, Thunderstorms Expected Over Negros Oriental This Wednesday
PAGASA forecasts rainshowers and thunderstorms across Negros Oriental and the wider Visayas on July 8, with worsening coastal conditions expected by Thursday.
Silliman University All-Clear After Bomb Threat Triggers Campus Sweep
Authorities declared Silliman University in Dumaguete City safe late Monday after a bomb threat email prompted a full security sweep of five campus sites — no devices were found.
Over 6,600 PNP Officers Mobilized for Duterte VP Trial
More than 6,600 Philippine National Police personnel were deployed Sunday as the Senate opened impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte in Pasay City.
Negros Oriental’s 2nd District Got the Biggest DPWH Budget in NIR, Resurfaced ‘Cabral File’ Shows
Negros Oriental’s 2nd district got ₱4.24 billion — the biggest FY 2025 DPWH budget of all 11 Negros Island Region districts — the resurfaced “Cabral file” shows, as ex-DPWH chief Manuel Bonoan turns state witness in the flood control cases.
