A Lawmaker’s Legacy of Impunity in the Philippines

April 6, 2025 When a former mayor turned congressman claims ignorance of the laws he once enacted—or worse, indifference to them—it’s not a lapse in memory. It’s a display of impunity that erodes the foundation of governance. Manuel “Chiquiting” Sagarbarria, now a congressman representing Negros Oriental’s 2nd District, recently addressed the controversy over a ₱3.3-billion […]

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Hospital Project in Philippines Halted Over Zoning Violations Tied to Powerful Family

Hospital Project in Philippines Halted Over Zoning Violations Tied to Powerful Family April 5, 2025 | Dumaguete City, Philippines A ₱3.3-billion provincial hospital project in Dumaguete City has been stopped mid-construction after officials discovered it lacked critical permits, violating a zoning ordinance championed by the same political family now overseeing the effort. The controversy has […]

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Third Batch of Dumaguete Seasonal Workers Arrive in South Korea under Sisterhood Program

Third Batch of Dumaguete Seasonal Workers Arrive in South Korea under Sisterhood Program YEONGDONG-GUN, SOUTH KOREA — Fifty Dumagueteños have officially arrived in Yeongdong-gun, South Korea, as part of the Seasonal Worker Program facilitated by the Lupad Administration of Dumaguete City. This marks the third batch of local workers deployed this year through the city’s […]

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51 Dumagueteños Depart for Korea Under Seasonal Workers Program

Mactan, Cebu – A total of 51 Dumagueteños departed from Mactan-Cebu International Airport today to work in South Korea under the Korea Seasonal Workers Program, a key initiative of the Lupad Administration led by Mayor Felipe “Ipe” Remollo. With the program’s guiding principle, “Trabaho, dili ayuda!” (Work, not handouts!), these workers are set to gain […]

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Negros Oriental’s Medical Dream: A Financial Nightmare in the Making

The recent claim, promoted by Sagarbarria Media Operation, that the expanded Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital (NOPH) will include a Heart Center, Lung Center, Dialysis Center, and Oncology Center—or what they falsely refer to as a “Chemo Center”—is an unrealistic and misleading promise. Given the economic realities of Negros Oriental, one of the poorest provinces in […]

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MILO® Marathon Nullifies Runner’s Participation After Incident at Dumaguete Leg

Dumaguete City, April 2, 2025 – The National MILO® Marathon 2025, in collaboration with race organizer Run Rio, has officially nullified the participation of a runner involved in an incident during the Dumaguete leg of the event on March 23. The decision comes after a thorough investigation into an altercation in the 10-kilometer category, where […]

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Philippines Secures $5.58 Billion F-16 Fighter Jet Deal with the U.S.

MANILA, Philippines – The United States has approved a potential sale of F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines, a major step in strengthening the country’s defense capabilities amid growing regional security concerns. The deal, valued at approximately $5.58 billion, includes 20 state-of-the-art F-16 Block 70/72 aircraft along with advanced weaponry, radars, and support systems. The […]

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P3.5-B Medical Facility Project in Dumaguete Issued Notice of Illegal Construction

Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental – A P3.5-billion medical facility project along EJ Blanco Drive, Barangay Piapi, Dumaguete City, has been served a Notice of Illegal Construction due to multiple violations, including the absence of a building permit, zoning compliance, and fire safety certification. The City Engineering Office issued the first notice addressed to the Province […]

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PNP Chief: PRO NIR to Strengthen Security and Governance in Negros Island

PNP Chief: PRO NIR to Strengthen Security and Governance in Negros Island The formal establishment of the Police Regional Office Negros Island Region (PRO NIR) marks a significant milestone in enhancing security and governance in Negros Island. By consolidating police forces from Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor, the initiative aims to improve coordination, streamline […]

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51 Dumagueteños Sent Off to South Korea for Seasonal Work

#LupadDumaguete #TatakRemollo DUMAGUETE CITY – Mayor Felipe “Ipe” Remollo, along with Councilor Petit Baldado and City Administrator Lelani Ramon, led the send-off of 51 Dumagueteños bound for Yeongdong-gun, South Korea, as part of the city’s successful Seasonal Worker Program. The workers will have the opportunity to earn competitive wages, gain valuable work experience, and immerse […]

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