Imee Marcos Demands Relief of Three NBI Chiefs Over Senate Siege
Senator Imee Marcos formally asked President Marcos to temporarily relieve three NBI officials over the alleged May 13 siege and gunfire inside the Senate premises.
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Four-Nation Armies Launch Multi-Domain War Drills in Nueva Ecija
Troops from four nations sharpen multi-domain operations skills at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija under Exercise Salaknib’s JPMRC-X, running May 8–20, 2026.
Shots Fired at Senate as Dela Rosa Defies ICC Warrant Execution
Gunfire erupted inside the Philippine Senate in Pasay City on May 13 as Sen. Dela Rosa resisted an ICC arrest warrant. No casualties reported.
PMA Celebrates Athletic Excellence at 2026 Awards Ceremony
The Philippine Military Academy held its Sports Achievement Awarding Ceremony on May 12, 2026, with Echo Company named overall top performer for the academic year.
House Passes Sara Duterte Impeachment Again; 25 Vote No
The House voted 257-25-9 to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte for the second time. The case now moves to the Senate for trial.
Los Burritos in Dumaguete: Full Menu Breakdown and Prices
Los Burritos Mexican Restaurant along the Dumaguete-Valencia highway offers Mexican comfort food with main dishes priced from ₱275 to ₱475.
Residents’ Tip Leads to NPA Weapons Find in Quezon’s Sierra Madre
Philippine Army troops recovered firearms hidden by the NPA in General Nakar, Quezon, after residents tipped off soldiers on May 8, 2026.
COMELEC Deadline Looms: Only 6 Days Left to Register for BSKE 2026
COMELEC reminds voters the 2026 BSKE registration deadline is May 18, 2026. Name changes due to marriage or court order may still be updated.
Negros Oriental’s Three Reps Back Sara Duterte Ouster
All three Negros Oriental district representatives voted YES in the House’s 257-25 impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte on May 11.
Sara Duterte Impeached Anew by House, Senate Trial Now Looms
The House voted 257-25-9 to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte on May 11, 2026, sending the case to the Senate for trial.
Island Shipping Slashes Ferry Fares on Cebu–Guihulngan Route
Island Shipping Corporation cuts passenger fares and cargo rates on the Tangil-Bulado route effective May 11, 2026, following a drop in fuel prices.
₱2.185-B Borrowing Plan in Dumaguete Hits 3.20× the City’s Own NTA — What the Council Must Now Explain
Dumaguete City’s proposed ₱2.185-billion borrowing for a new public market and City Hall extension equals 3.20 times the city’s annual National Tax Allotment, more than ten times the per-resident debt of comparable Negros and Cebu cities. Here is what the City Council should publicly disclose before any final vote.
PNP Pledges Legal Compliance as ICC Warrant Rumors Swirl
The PNP says it acts only on lawful orders as media reports swirl over a possible ICC arrest warrant involving Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa.
Hiraya Regiment Runs Air MEDEVAC Drills for Balikatan 2026
The Philippine Army’s Aviation Regiment performed air medical evacuation simulations at La Paz Sand Dunes in Laoag, Ilocos Norte, as part of Balikatan 2026.
PBGen Cardiño Takes Over as PRO NIR Acting Regional Director
PBGEN Romano V. Cardiño formally assumes command as Acting Regional Director of PRO NIR following a turnover ceremony at Camp Crame on May 8, 2026.
Navy’s Second Offshore Patrol Vessel Arrives at Subic Bay
PMA Superintendent Vice Adm. Caesar Bernard Valencia served as guest of honor at the arrival ceremony of the BRP Rajah Lakandula (PS21) at Naval Operating Base-Subic on May 8, 2026.
Dumaguete’s ₱1.948-B Market Loan Dwarfs Similar LGU Projects Nationwide
Dumaguete City’s proposed ₱1.948-billion public market would rank among the highest LGU loan-financed market projects in the Philippines, dwarfing comparable projects by up to five times.
P/Col. Alam Named Permanent NOrPPO Chief Starting May 7
PCOL Timmar J. Alam officially assumes post as full-fledged Provincial Director of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office effective May 7, 2026.
