CHED-NIR Launches Batch VI SIKAP Scholarship for Faculty
CHED Negros Island Region invites HEI personnel to apply for SIKAP Batch VI graduate degree scholarships by April 27, 2026.
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Chinese Businessman Nabbed in Davao Using Fake Filipino Name
Chinese citizen Lin Haiyang caught operating Philippine businesses under fake Filipino identity Alfonso Espinosa Lim in joint AFP-BI operation.
Aurora Province Experiences 4.4-Magnitude Tremor in Offshore Waters
A moderate earthquake struck 19 kilometers southwest of Dinalungan, Aurora early Monday morning, with light shaking felt in nearby areas.
Mixed Weather Pattern Brings Clouds, Rain Showers to Negros Oriental
PAGASA forecasts partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms across Negros Oriental and Visayas region.
Historic Balikatan 2026 Kicks Off with Record 17,000 Troops
The Philippines and U.S. open Balikatan 41-2026 with 17,000 personnel, marking the most expansive military exercise in the program’s history.
Philippine archipelago faces thunderstorms, rains April 21
Easterlies will bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rains and thunderstorms across the Philippines, PAGASA forecasts.
Massive 7.7 Earthquake Triggers Japan Tsunami Alert, Mass Evacuation
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Japan’s northeast coast triggered tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for over 170,000 residents across five prefectures.
Black Hawk Helicopters Battle Uncontained Blazes in Eastern Samar
Philippine Air Force deploys S-70i Black Hawk helicopter for sustained water drops as forest fire on Homonhon Island remains uncontained.
U.S., Philippine Armies Conduct Joint Live-Fire Artillery Training
Philippine Army and U.S. Army Pacific conduct massive bilateral live-fire exercise in Fort Magsaysay as part of Salaknib 2026 training operations.
Armed Forces Report Deaths of 10+ Communist Rebels in Negros Occidental
More than 10 NPA fighters including notorious leader Roger Fabillar were neutralized in Toboso, Negros Occidental military operation.
Cebu Port Authority Waives Terminal Charges for Two Months
Cebu Port Authority eliminates terminal fees at all passenger terminals for two months, affecting 11 ports including major ferry hubs.
PHP1M Bounty Target Slain in Negros Occidental Military Strike
Roger Fabillar, a wanted NPA hitman with PHP1 million bounty, killed in weekend encounters in Toboso, Negros Occidental.
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.
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.
