

Deaths due to bad weather now at 39
Fatalities due to inclement weather since January 1 have already jumped to 39, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
Magnitude 5.9 shakes Sarangani, Davao Occidental
A magnitude 5.9 quake rocked the east of Balut Island in Sarangani, Davao Occidental late Tuesday morning.
Panagbenga Festival set to return
The Panagbenga Festival in Baguio City is set to make a comeback in February 2023, Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong said.

50,000 kgs smuggled onions confiscated
Some 50,000 kilograms of smuggled onions that were classified in import permits as bread and pastries were intercepted and confiscated by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT) Port in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental.
Re-elected Negros Oriental governor returns to the capitol
DUMAGUETE CITY – Governor Roel Degamo physically returned to the Provincial Capitol here Thursday after former Gov. Pryde Henry Teves left the capitol Tuesday after a week of battling for the governorship.
Cagayan suspends classes due to Maymay
Several areas in Cagayan have decided to suspend their classes due to bad weather caused by Tropical Depression Maymay.
Battle for Negros Oriental governor seat intensifies
Negros Oriental Gov. Pryde Henry Teves, flanked by Buglasan Festival 2022 organizers continue with their weekly media press conference despite the assumption of Gov. Roel Degamo into office. | via Roi Lomotan DUMAGUETE CITY - The Province of Negros Oriental now...
Negros Oriental awaits return of Degamo as governor
DUMAGUETE CITY- The Capitol of the province of Negros Oriental awaits the return of Governo Roel Degamo after he was proclaimed as the victor in the May 9 polls, Monday, Oct. 3, 2022.
4,000 Mactan factory workers retrenched
CEBU – Four manufacturing factories based in Mactan Export Processing Zone (MEPZ) in Lapalapu City here have retrenched some 4000 workers.
Former Negros Oriental Governor to be proclaimed victor in May 9 polls
The Commission on Election (Comelec) En Banc ordered the annulment of the proclamation of Negros Oriental Governor Pryde Henry Teves in a four-page document released Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022.
P44B metro-Cebu ‘flood control project funding halted
CEBU CITY – Lack of funding from the national government halted the multi-billion flood control and drainage projects in this city.
Cebu Defense journos condemn PNP Cybercrime for “sensationalizing” arrest of its president
CEBU CITY – Cebu-based Defense PNP Press Corp (DEPP) slammed the Philippine National Police (PNP) Anti Cybercrime Group for stating that veteran print and broadcast journalist Arnold Bustamante was arrested when the journalist voluntarily surrendered.
More ‘brownouts’ expected in Negros Oriental
DUMAGUETE CITY – Parts of the province of Negros Oriental have started rotational brownouts in recent weeks owing to the lack of power supplied by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).
DSWD wants evacuation centers in every municipality
By Social Welfare and Development Secretary Erwin Tulfo on Monday said he wanted each municipality in the country to have an evacuation center following the onslaught of typhoon "Karding."In a typhoon situation briefing with President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.,...
LTFRB allows standing passengers in PUVs in Alert Level 1 areas
By The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has allowed standing passengers inside certain public utility vehicles in areas under Alert Level 1.In a memorandum circular, the LTFRB said public utility buses (PUBs) and modern public utility...
OCTA: Metro Manila Covid-19 cases exceed August peak
By Metro Manila's Covid-19 cases hit a new peak since early August on Sept. 25, the OCTA Research team said on Monday.OCTA fellow Guido David said the 1,600 new Covid-19 cases recorded in the region on Sept. 25 exceeded the August peak of 1,502 cases.David also noted...