Dumaguete Eyes ₱2.185-B Loan for Market, City Hall Expansion
Dumaguete’s Sangguniang Panlungsod holds three-day public hearings May 19–21 on a ₱2.185-billion loan for a new public market and City Hall extension.
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Lipa City Cadet Makes History as PMA Class of 2026 Top Graduate
Cadet 1st Class Christine Kaye Librada becomes the 9th female to top the PMA since 1993, leading 207 graduates of the Talang Dangal Class of 2026.
Ten Nabbed in Basay as Cops Seize ₱40M Worth of Smuggled Smokes
Police seized over ₱40M worth of illicit cigarettes and arrested 10 individuals in a late-night operation in Basay, Negros Oriental on May 16, 2026.
Philippine Army’s 2ID Uses Drone Racing to Build Tech Readiness
The Philippine Army’s 2nd Infantry Division held a Drone Racing Fellowship on May 16, 2026, at Camp Capinpin in Tanay, Rizal, to prepare troops for technology-driven warfare.
PMA Commissions 207 New AFP Officers from Class of 2026
President Marcos leads PMA commencement exercises for 207 graduates of “TALANG DANGAL” Class of 2026 at Fort Del Pilar, Baguio City on May 16, 2026.
Makati Stage Pays Homage to Burt Bacharach’s Timeless Songbook
Top Filipino artists drew a standing ovation at Proscenium Theater in Circuit Makati with a tribute concert celebrating Burt Bacharach’s classic songbook.
Iranian Held in Makati Over PHP18.66M Bogus Gold Bar Deal
An Iranian national was arrested in Makati City after allegedly selling fake gold bars worth PHP18.66 million to unsuspecting buyers on May 15, 2026.
10ID Opens 9-Day Multi-Agency Defense Drill in Davao Oriental
The 10th Infantry Division opened a nine-day inter-agency defense and civil defense exercise in Mati City, Davao Oriental on May 16, 2026.
PH Army, Japan Troops Intensify Joint Training in Salaknib 2
Philippine Army and Japan Ground Self Defense Force troops intensify joint drills in Luzon under Exercise Salaknib Phase 2, testing a new “Total Force” reserve integration concept.
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.
Bago City Warehouse Raided, Illegal Cigarette Operation Dismantled
Police discover an illegal cigarette manufacturing warehouse in Bago City, Negros Occidental on May 12, 2026, seizing raw materials and two vehicles.
NOrPPO Brings Drug, Road Safety Forum to 4,000 NORSU Students
NOrPPO gathered 4,000 NORSU students on May 14 for lectures on anti-illegal drugs, road safety, and anti-terrorism awareness.
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.
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.
