Dual criminal and administrative cases have been opened by the Office of the Ombudsman (Visayas) against Negros Oriental Governor Manuel Sagarbarria over the appointment of his alleged live-in partner to a senior provincial post.

Negros Oriental’s three congressional districts claimed the top spots in DPWH discretionary fund allocations across the Negros Island Region from 2023 to 2025, PCIJ data shows.

Negros Oriental Governor Manuel Sagarbarria appeared at a Canlaon City cash-aid distribution that elected officials are legally prohibited from attending under the 2026 General Appropriations Act.

Findings from a province-wide perception poll conducted by two governance advocacy groups place more than 60 Negros Oriental councilors across 10 performance tiers for the first quarter of 2026.

Twelve Catanduanes provincial officials face a six-month suspension without pay after the Office of the Ombudsman found strong evidence of misconduct tied to alleged misuse of typhoon relief funds.

Three Negros Oriental lawmakers will cast recorded votes as VP Sara Duterte impeachment moves to House plenary requiring 106 votes.

DILG calls on local governments to strengthen child protection programs as nationwide governance audit begins with higher standards.

Tanjay City employees work 11-hour shifts Monday-Wednesday to complete 40 hours despite two-day holiday break this week.