Negros Oriental & Dumaguete News
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has no reaction to the proposed Negrosanon Federation Region (NFR) which will merge the provinces of Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental. The Nergosanon Federation Region will be spear headed by both the governors of the oriental and the occidental province. Read more here!
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The first ever Carabao Festival in Negros Island has just been recently held in the municipality of Vallehermoso. Great events such as Carabao de Colores 2018 Street Dancing and Showdown and Festival Queen 2018 are some of the highlights that made the event such a successful one of it’s kind in the island. Read more.
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Finally, the Barangay Election will be pushed through after years of postponing. With this, poll hotspots are being listed to maximize security and safety for both the running candidates and the public. There are 73 hotspots for barangay elections that will be included in the Election Watchlist Areas (EWAS). Read more!
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After the death of local broadcaster Edmund Sestoso last Tuesday (May 01, 2018), the different media in Dumaguete City seeks justice over the slain victim. The motif of his death by gun shooting has not yet been identified. Further information about the killer/s will be awarded with PHP 400,000 pesos. Read more!
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A 100% free cleft surgery for cleft lip and cleft palate for both children and adult will be made from May 02 – 06, 2018 at the Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital. The Smile Train and the Medical Mission Matters will be working hand in hand to bring brighter smiles in Dumaguete City for FREE! Click here to read more!
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The century old acacia trees in Sibulan are scheduled for cutting and pruning because of the danger it has and may cause to the people. At least three naturally grown acacia are subject for the cutting and pruning by the different related environmental government offices. Click here to read more!
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The main season for basketball is nearly over. The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) will organizing a “friendly game” between the Alaska Aces and the San Miguel Beermen this May 19, 2018 Saturday at 5:00 pm. The game will be held at the Lamberto Macias Sports and Cultural Complex or Macias Complex. Read more.
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The different police forces of Negro Oriental gathered and prepared for the expected Tourist Rise in Negros Oriental; since Boracay will be closed for clean-up and sewage purposes. The pressure will be high in some time for the tourist police and other bodied authorities to keep the city safe. Click here to read more!
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Oslob Mayor Jose Tumulak Jr. announced that they would be temporarily closing portions of Sumilon Island to visitors starting this Tuesday, April 10 until April 16.
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During a meeting held in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental last Saturday, two governors of Negros Island agreed in supporting the creation of Negros Island State. Alfredo Marañon Jr. of Negros Occidental and Roel Degamo of Negros Oriental have both pledged their support on the matter. Click here to read more!
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Six women (Monique Furbeyre, Ching Furbeyre, Flom Barot-Datoy, Frances Yap, Maru Rodriguez and Sheila Pabalate) made history by swimming aross the Tañon Strait from Cebu Island to Negros Island on March 25, 2018, in celebration of Women’s Month. Click here to read full story and watch the exclusive video of the event!
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