Negros Oriental Schools Reopen Aug. 10 With Strict Sore Eyes Rules
Schools across Negros Oriental resume face-to-face classes on August 10 under Governor Sagarbarria’s new executive order keeping symptomatic students and staff at home.
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CHED Negros Island CoScho Scholarship Open for AY 2026–2027
Coconut farming families in Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor may apply for CHED’s CoScho college scholarship until August 31, 2026.
Negros Oriental’s Enzo Kho Joins Princeton’s Board of Trustees
Elected by fellow students, Enzo Miguel Kho, a Negros Oriental native whose parents hail from Mabinay, now serves on the 40-member board that governs one of the world’s most prestigious universities.
Science Journal Editor Comes Home to Teach Filipino Researchers to Write
An internationally recognized medicinal chemistry journal editor visited his alma mater to help Filipino researchers master scientific communication, publication ethics, and the responsible use of AI in academic writing.
Silliman U Validates Bomb Threat, Warns of Fake Class Suspension Memo
Silliman University in Dumaguete City activated security protocols after confirming a bomb threat on July 6, 2026, while simultaneously exposing a fabricated memorandum that falsely declared class suspensions and a campus lockdown.
PMA 2026 Entrance Exam Heads to Eastern Mindanao on July 11
Aspiring cadets across Caraga, Northern Mindanao, and Davao may choose from seven designated testing centers for the PMA’s Eastern Mindanao Cluster exam scheduled July 11–12, 2026.
Dumaguete City High School, PNP Run Live Campus Security Drill
Dumaguete City National High School partnered with PNP–Dumaguete City for a full-scale active-shooter simulation, responding to a nationwide school safety directive.
Cebu Province Launches Formal School Safety Program Under New EO
Executive Order No. 35 signed by Cebu Governor Baricuatro establishes a province-wide framework to protect students and prevent campus violence across all Cebu schools.
Siaton NORSU Grad Earns Rare Perfect 800 on NMAT
Achieving what few pre-med students ever manage, a NORSU pharmacy graduate from Siaton recorded a flawless 800 on the NMAT on her first attempt.
8ID Troops Help Fix Eastern Visayas Schools for SY 2026–2027
Soldiers from the Army’s 8th Infantry Division joined DepEd’s Brigada Eskwela drive, rehabilitating public school facilities across all six Eastern Visayas provinces before the June 8 class opening.
Dumaguete Universities Dominate March 2026 Teacher Board Exam
Foundation University, NORSU, and Silliman University post top national rankings and 100% passing rates in the March 2026 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers.
Dumaguete Grade 11 Students Can Apply for P5,000 Educational Grants
Uymatiao Trading Corp offers P5,000 annual scholarships to 40 Grade 11 students with 85% GPA through St. Paul University Dumaguete.
CHED-NIR Launches Batch VI SIKAP Scholarship for Faculty
CHED Negros Island Region invites HEI personnel to apply for SIKAP Batch VI graduate degree scholarships by April 27, 2026.
Academic Year 2026-2027 Enrollment Now Open at St. Paul Dumaguete
St. Paul University Dumaguete launches enrollment for Academic Year 2026-2027 across all levels with scholarship programs and flexible payment options.
Cagayan University Eliminates Tuition Hike, Down Payment for 2026-27
Liceo de Cagayan University announces no tuition fee increase and no down payment requirement for SY 2026-2027 amid economic challenges.
School Personnel Get Friday Remote Work Under DepEd Energy Plan
Department of Education implements four-day office schedule for school personnel from April 10 to June 5, 2026, as part of energy conservation efforts.
Private Schools Get Blended Learning Flexibility Amid Energy Emergency
Private schools may adopt blended learning to cut operational costs during national energy emergency, DepEd announces.
Dumaguete: City Opens Educational Assistance Program
Dumaguete City accepts applications for Educational Assistance Program for college students from May 4-29, 2026, with income requirements and residency criteria.
