51 Dumagueteños Depart for Korea Under Seasonal Workers Program

Mactan, Cebu – A total of 51 Dumagueteños departed from Mactan-Cebu International Airport today to work in South Korea under the Korea Seasonal Workers Program, a key initiative of the Lupad Administration led by Mayor Felipe “Ipe” Remollo. With the program’s guiding principle, “Trabaho, dili ayuda!” (Work, not handouts!), these workers are set to gain […]

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Negros Oriental’s Medical Dream: A Financial Nightmare in the Making

The recent claim, promoted by Sagarbarria Media Operation, that the expanded Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital (NOPH) will include a Heart Center, Lung Center, Dialysis Center, and Oncology Center—or what they falsely refer to as a “Chemo Center”—is an unrealistic and misleading promise. Given the economic realities of Negros Oriental, one of the poorest provinces in […]

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P3.5-B Medical Facility Project in Dumaguete Issued Notice of Illegal Construction

Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental – A P3.5-billion medical facility project along EJ Blanco Drive, Barangay Piapi, Dumaguete City, has been served a Notice of Illegal Construction due to multiple violations, including the absence of a building permit, zoning compliance, and fire safety certification. The City Engineering Office issued the first notice addressed to the Province […]

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PNP Chief: PRO NIR to Strengthen Security and Governance in Negros Island

PNP Chief: PRO NIR to Strengthen Security and Governance in Negros Island The formal establishment of the Police Regional Office Negros Island Region (PRO NIR) marks a significant milestone in enhancing security and governance in Negros Island. By consolidating police forces from Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor, the initiative aims to improve coordination, streamline […]

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51 Dumagueteños Sent Off to South Korea for Seasonal Work

#LupadDumaguete #TatakRemollo DUMAGUETE CITY – Mayor Felipe “Ipe” Remollo, along with Councilor Petit Baldado and City Administrator Lelani Ramon, led the send-off of 51 Dumagueteños bound for Yeongdong-gun, South Korea, as part of the city’s successful Seasonal Worker Program. The workers will have the opportunity to earn competitive wages, gain valuable work experience, and immerse […]

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Prophet Joh to Hold Proclamation Rally in Dumaguete City

Prophet Joh to Hold Proclamation Rally in Dumaguete City DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental — On March 31, 2025, gubernatorial candidate Joemarie Jaos, known as “Prophet Joh,” will lead his proclamation rally at Pantawan Boulevard. The event is expected to draw a diverse audience, including individuals of faith and supporters of his platform for the upcoming […]

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Arnie Teves Spotted Wearing “Bring Him Home” Shirt at Timor-Leste Vigil Amid Extradition Fight

Timor-Leste – Former Negros Oriental congressman Arnie Teves was seen attending a candlelight vigil in Timor-Leste while wearing a “Bring Him Home” shirt, as he continues to resist extradition efforts by the Philippine government. Teves, who has been in Timor-Leste for several months, faces multiple legal challenges in the Philippines. Authorities have sought his return […]

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