Bindoy and Canlaon Lead Negros Oriental SK Performance Rankings
Dual top scorers from Bindoy and Canlaon City earned identical ratings of 91.80% in a province-wide youth governance survey covering all 25 local government units in Negros Oriental.
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Dumaguete Councilors Lawas, Cordova Land in NO’s Top GPI Tier
Six local legislators tied for the highest provincial GPI score of 93.75% in Q2 2026, with two of the top-rated councilors representing Dumaguete City.
Guihulngan City Issues Pork Price Floor to Shield Hog Raisers From ASF Market Collapse
Mandatory minimum pork prices took effect in Guihulngan City after African swine fever shipping bans stranded local hogs and sent farmgate values into sharp decline.
Paras Legal Team Slams Affidavit Linking Ex-Rep to Recto Frame-Up Plot
Attorneys for former Negros Oriental Rep. Jing Paras have denounced a circulating affidavit as unverified and defamatory, warning of possible libel and cybercrime suits against those spreading it.
Nearly 600 Cops Secure Negros Island for Marcos’ SONA
Close to 600 police officers have been deployed across Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental to maintain peace and order during President Marcos’ fifth SONA on July 27.
Dumaguete Mayor, Admin Chief Face Ombudsman Over Nepotism Allegations
Charges of nepotism, grave misconduct, and graft have been filed before the Office of the Ombudsman against Dumaguete City Mayor Manuel Sagarbarria and City Administrator Neil Lagahit.
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.
Maxim Brings App-Based Tricycle and Delivery Booking to Dumaguete
Ride-hailing platform Maxim has rolled out tricycle, pabili, and delivery services in Dumaguete City, offering pre-computed fares and doorstep pickup through a mobile app.
Third-Alarm Blaze Levels Why Not Resto Bar on Dumaguete’s Rizal Boulevard
A fast-moving fire on July 15, 2026 completely gutted Why Not Resto Bar at 70 Rizal Boulevard, with the blaze escalating to a third alarm within less than an hour of the initial call.
Canlaon City Suspends Classes July 7–8 Ahead of Super Typhoon Bavi
Canlaon City Mayor Jose Chubasco Cardenas signed Executive Order No. 62 suspending all school classes on July 7 and 8, 2026, as Super Typhoon Bavi approaches the Philippines.
Dauin LGU Mandates Tanod Presence at All Public Schools
Barangay tanods in Dauin, Negros Oriental are now required to guard all public schools three times daily under a new executive order signed by Acting Mayor Alvin Truita.
Philippine Army Joins BFP in Battling Mawab Bus Fire
Soldiers from the 10th Infantry Division deployed a fire truck to help extinguish a burning passenger bus on a Davao de Oro highway, with no injuries reported.
Globe Brings 5G to Over 30 Sites Across Dumaguete City
Telecommunications firm Globe Telecom has activated more than 30 5G sites in Dumaguete City, boosting digital access for residents, students, tourists, and local businesses.
Talisay City Enforces Tight ASF Rules as Negros Occ Cases Rise
Strict controls on hog movement, slaughter, and disposal have been ordered in Talisay City, Negros Occidental amid a confirmed African Swine Fever resurgence killing hundreds of pigs across the province.
DCCCO Hotel Brings Fire Code Fight to BFP National Chief
Facing a ₱37,500 fine and a fire hazard warning posted on its facade, DCCCO Multipurpose Cooperative Hotel has formally appealed to the BFP’s top official in Manila, seeking a halt to enforcement while its case is reviewed.
From Convention Center to ₱1.9-B Public Market: Will the Dumaguete Belfry Face the Same Heritage Impact?
The National Museum and the NCCA set strict heritage and archaeological requirements for a convention center near the Dumaguete Bell Tower — the proposed ₱1.9-billion market in the same area now faces the same questions.
Dumaguete Projects Face Heritage Compliance Questions After NCCA Letter
An NCCA letter citing Dumaguete’s cultural and archaeological designations has prompted calls for transparency over the city’s planned public market and City Hall extension projects.
As Blue Ribbon Reconvenes, Public Records Put Negros Oriental in the Flood-Control Picture
Public records list 117 flood-control projects worth about ₱4.58 billion in Negros Oriental — and 7 of the 15 nationally-scrutinized contractors operate here. A neutral, sourced compilation.
