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DOUBLE HOMICIDE. Police respond to the home of an American national and his Filipina wife who were shot dead early Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, in Barangay Bajumpandan, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental. Police have identified at least two persons of interest but have yet to establish the motive. /

American, Pinay wife robbed, killed

Arnold Y. Bustamante

Sep 03, 2026

2 min read

P15-M smuggled cigarettes seized at Dumaguete port; 3 arrested

P15-M smuggled cigarettes seized at Dumaguete port; 3 arrested

Arnold Y. Bustamante

Aug 07, 2026

2 min read

American marine biologist shot dead inside Negros Oriental home

4th suspect in American marine biologist killing surrenders

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

Jul 17, 2026

2 min read

American marine biologist shot dead inside Negros Oriental home

Live-in partner, sibling ‘persons of interest’ in marine biologist killing

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

Jul 15, 2026

3 min read

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SSS encourages members to avail of new microloan facility

Oct 02, 2026

Carmen council seeks suspension of environmental fee ordinance

Carmen council seeks suspension of environmental fee ordinance

Oct 04, 2026

Representatives from the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) distribute cash assistance to elderly beneficiaries during a localized payout event in Kapalong, Davao del Norte. Under the Expanded Centenarians Act (Republic Act 11982), qualified Filipino senior citizens reaching milestone ages of 80, 85, 90, and 95 receive a lump-sum cash gift of ₱10,000, while those reaching 100 receive ₱100,000 as part of the national government's social optimization program.

900 Dabawenyo senior citizens to get P10K on Oct 8

Oct 02, 2026

Cebu clerk of court dismissed over missing fiduciary funds

Cebu clerk of court dismissed over missing fiduciary funds

Oct 04, 2026

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Local News (Dumaguete)

DOUBLE HOMICIDE. Police respond to the home of an American national and his Filipina wife who were shot dead early Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, in Barangay Bajumpandan, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental. Police have identified at least two persons of interest but have yet to establish the motive. /

American, Pinay wife robbed, killed

Arnold Y. Bustamante

Sep 03, 2026

2 min read

P15-M smuggled cigarettes seized at Dumaguete port; 3 arrested

P15-M smuggled cigarettes seized at Dumaguete port; 3 arrested

Arnold Y. Bustamante

Aug 07, 2026

2 min read

American marine biologist shot dead inside Negros Oriental home

4th suspect in American marine biologist killing surrenders

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

Jul 17, 2026

2 min read

American marine biologist shot dead inside Negros Oriental home

Live-in partner, sibling ‘persons of interest’ in marine biologist killing

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

Jul 15, 2026

3 min read

Crime scene yellow ribbon

Grade 9 student stabbed outside school in San Carlos City

Laureen Mondoñedo

Jun 24, 2026

2 min read

Janice Degamo

Negros lawmaker seeks congressional probe into Visayas power outages

Laureen Mondoñedo

Jun 17, 2026

2 min read

Community tip leads to neutralization of 5 NPA remnants in Negros

Community tip leads to neutralization of 5 NPA remnants in Negros

May 17, 2026

2 min read

Toboso residents hold peace rally, condemn violence in Negros

Toboso residents hold peace rally, condemn violence in Negros

May 15, 2026

1 min read

Lifestyle (Dumaguete)

Architect Ned Carlos at the ancient Osaka Castle

Five minutes with a Dumaguete architect

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Jun 14, 2022

1 min read

Architect Ned Carlos suggests more open spaces with trees and that car parks could be outdated, saying that farming could make a reappearance to cities as one of numerous ways that urban areas could become greener.

Architect recommends urban farming amid global food crisis and looming recession

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Jun 08, 2022

1 min read

Negros Oriental History & Heritage Society at Cafe Mamia. From left: Architect Ned Carlos of Carlos & Antique Architects, Penn Larena, Sab Descatamento, Kyle Jocson, Portia Nemeno, Architect Horhe Abcede, Gemma Minda Iso, Genesis Dimatulac and Mark Bascos.

Negros Oriental History & Heritage Society holds fourth assembly

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May 25, 2022

1 min read

Business (Dumaguete)

Metro Retail Group expands in NegOr

Metro Retail Group expands in Negros Oriental

Katlene O. Cacho-Laurejas

Sep 24, 2025

1 min read

The Loop by Power Mac Center opens first store in Dumaguete

The Loop by Power Mac Center opens first store in Dumaguete

Aug 07, 2024

2 min read

Eastern Communications expands footprint in Negros

Eastern Communications expands footprint in Negros

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Mar 23, 2022

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Eastern Communication expands footprint in Negros

Eastern Communication expands footprint in Negros

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Mar 18, 2022

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NEGROS. Two electric cooperatives in Negros Occidental have lower power rates this month. (Noneco Facebook page)

2 Negros Occidental coops drop power rates

Erwin P. Nicavera

Sep 24, 2020

2 min read

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PDIC starts deposit insurance payment to depositors of Rural Bank of Larena

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Oct 24, 2019

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Rural Bank of Guihulngan creditors urged: File claims by August 5

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Jun 24, 2019

2 min read

Feature (Dumaguete)

The Changan Dumaguete team together with Global Star Motors executives.

Changan Auto launches latest showroom in Dumaguete, caters to the growing automotive scene in the region

Pauline Gillera

Oct 30, 2024

3 min read

#Couplegoal: Staying blessed to be a blessing to others

#Couplegoal: Staying blessed to be a blessing to others

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Mar 10, 2022

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Eastmincom launches 'Kapwa Ko, Sagot Ko' program

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Apr 24, 2020

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Participants of the cleanup drive. (Contributed Photo)

Coastal clean-up held in Dumaguete

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Nov 23, 2018

1 min read

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