NIR Police Office Hits Extortion Scheme in Own Ranks
Criminal and administrative cases are now being pursued against a Negros Island Region police officer accused of demanding money from a PNP applicant seeking entry into the force.
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Magnitude 4.6 Aftershock Rattles Mindanao After Sarangani 7.8 Quake
A 4.6-magnitude aftershock struck southwest of Balut Island on June 8, 2026, following the powerful Mw7.8 Sarangani earthquake, with shaking felt across several Mindanao provinces.
Habagat Brings Rain Hazards to Luzon and Beyond on June 7
Moisture-laden southwest monsoon winds are pushing scattered rains and thunderstorms across the Philippines, with PAGASA flagging flash flood and landslide risks nationwide through June 8.
Wet Saturday Ahead for Visayas as PAGASA Flags Thunderstorm Risk
PAGASA has placed the entire Visayas region under a rainshower and thunderstorm forecast for Saturday, June 6, 2026, with unsettled weather expected to stretch through the weekend.
Dumaguete Eyes Outside Experts to Vet Market, City Hall Loans
An independent four-member panel of lawyers, engineers, and auditors may soon evaluate whether Dumaguete City’s proposed loan for two major infrastructure projects is fiscally sound.
Habagat Brings Heavy Rains and Flood Danger to Luzon
Strong southwest monsoon winds are drenching wide areas of Luzon on June 3, 2026, with PAGASA warning communities about flash flood and landslide risks through the following morning.
Philippine Senate Left in Limbo After Estrada’s CIDG Surrender
Monday’s Senate session failed to open on time after Senator Jinggoy Estrada surrendered to the CIDG on a non-bailable plunder warrant, leaving the majority bloc’s legislative footing increasingly uncertain.
Balinsasayao Twin Lakes: Negros Oriental’s ASEAN Heritage Gem
Perched in the misty highlands above Dumaguete City, Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park shelters 427 threatened species within a fully protected ASEAN Heritage site reachable in under an hour.
Cebuano Cadet Completes US Air Force Academy, Returns to Serve PAF
Earning honors and advanced military qualifications, a Cebuano PMA cadet finished a four-year program at the United States Air Force Academy and will now serve as a commissioned PAF officer.
US Embassy Manila Warns Americans About 2026 Typhoon Hazards
American citizens in the Philippines are urged to prepare emergency kits and monitor official weather forecasts as the 2026 typhoon season gets underway, the US Embassy in Manila has announced.
