Armed Forces Pay Final Respects to Col. Bacala at Zamboanga Ceremony
The 11th Infantry Division rendered arrival honors to late Col. Andrew Bacala Jr. at Edwin Andrews Air Base on April 19, 2026.
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Military Helicopter Conducts Fire Suppression on Eastern Samar Isle
Philippine Air Force deploys S-70i Black Hawk helicopter for aerial firefighting operations on Homonhon Island, completing nine sorties.
Honor’s Lightning Android Shatters Marathon Record in Beijing
Lightning, a Chinese android, completed Beijing half-marathon in 50:26, beating human world record by over 6 minutes in technological breakthrough.
Philippine-US Forces Conduct Mental Wellness Training at Fort Bonifacio
Philippine Army and US Army collaborate on 3-day mental health workshop at Fort Bonifacio, emphasizing leadership empathy for operational effectiveness.
Medical Mission Reaches Over 10,000 Indigenous Filipinos in Mindanao
Over 10,000 indigenous residents in Davao del Norte receive medical services through military-humanitarian collaboration.
NORECO 1 Customers Face P1.24 Rate Surge This April
Electricity rates jump to P13.55/kWh for residential customers as generation and transmission charges rise across northern Negros Oriental.
₱48M Shabu Seized in Major Zamboanga Anti-Drug Raid
PNP and PDEA arrested three high-value drug personalities and seized 7,000 grams of shabu worth ₱48 million in Zamboanga City operation.
Two Tajik Men Detained in Marawi Counterterror Sweep
Philippine security forces arrested two 22-year-old Tajikistan nationals during a counterterrorism operation in Marawi City on April 17, 2026.
Military Forces Recover Cache, Eliminate Insurgent in Samar Ops
8th Infantry Division reports one Communist Terrorist Group member killed and multiple firearms recovered in Samar operations.
Two Japanese Crime Syndicate Members Detained in Manila Operations
Two Japanese nationals linked to transnational crime syndicates arrested in coordinated Metro Manila operations on April 16, 2026.
NOLCOM Forms Exercise Support Units for Balikatan 2026
Northern Luzon Command activates support operations for the 41st iteration of Philippines-US joint military exercise from April 20-May 8.
AFP-PNP Joint Operation Eliminates 10 DI-Maute Members in Lanao del Sur
Ten DI-Maute Group members including leader “Usman” were killed during a joint military-police operation in Marantao, Lanao del Sur on April 17.
Philippines Joins Pax Silica, Creates Massive Industrial Zone
Philippines joins US-led Pax Silica initiative with plans for massive industrial hub in Luzon Economic Corridor to strengthen supply chains.
Former Negros Oriental Congressman Teves Secures ₱500K Bail
Former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. granted ₱500,000 bail in 2019 murder case but remains detained on other charges.
Three-Month Tax Relief on LPG, Kerosene Now in Effect
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. suspends excise taxes on LPG and kerosene for three months as Dubai crude oil prices hit $93.71 per barrel.
Youth Leaders from Bindoy, Dumaguete Top Provincial Rankings
Bindoy and Dumaguete City SK Federation Presidents tied for top honors with 94.85% ratings in provincial youth leadership survey.
Palestinian Envoy Explores Cultural Heritage at Dumaguete Museum
Palestine Ambassador Mounir Y.K. Anastas and his spouse toured the National Museum of the Philippines-Dumaguete, exploring Negros Island heritage.
COA flags ₱5.85 billion in Negros Oriental loan-funded projects with no feasibility study
The Commission on Audit (COA) raised concerns about seven infrastructure projects worth ₱5.850 billion in the 2024 Annual Audit Report on the Province of Negros Oriental, citing the absence of feasibility studies for the loan-funded projects.
