• Philippine business leaders urge urgent net-zero action, citing climate vulnerability and energy security risks, as the Net Zero Carbon Alliance marks five years and expands to 50 members.
• The Philippines needs international financing and partnerships for 68% of its 75% emissions target, relying on carbon markets and nature-based solutions.
• PhilFIDA is promoting abaca bag making as an alternative income source in Leyte and Southern Leyte, training 25 participants to make school bags and become community trainers.
• The Net Zero Carbon Alliance will name its first Net Zero Champions at the Philippine Net Zero Conference 2026, recognizing companies showing measurable progress in cutting carbon emissions.
• Five beauty queens were crowned at Calbayog City’s Miss Hadang Festival 2026, part of the annual fiesta, celebrating culture, service, and local tradition.
• Tribu Buliganay won the Buyogan Festival 2026 showdown in Abuyog, Leyte, bagging P100,000 as the annual celebration returned with five school-based contingents competing.
• Napolcom urges schools, parents, and communities to collaborate with police for student safety after the June 22 shooting, citing limited personnel and the need for proactive, shared responsibility.
• NBI arrested six, including a minor, in Eastern Visayas for illegal gambling using cloned PCSO POS machines, filing charges and investigating influential backers.
• Brig. Gen. Jason Capoy was reassigned from PRO-8 to the PNP Human Rights Affairs Office, with Brig. Gen. Romano Cardiño replacing him in Eastern Visayas, part of a seven-officer reshuffle.
• DepEd Eastern Visayas seeks stricter penalties for fake school threats after the June 22 school shooting in Tacloban City. As hoaxes disrupt classes and spread fear, offenders may face rehab.
PH Business Leaders Call for Faster Shift to Net Zero Amid Climate, Energy Risks 
PH Looks to Carbon Markets, Nature to Reach 75% Climate Target 
Leyte Communities Trained to Turn Abaca Into School Bags 
Philippine Companies to Receive First Net-Zero Awards for Cutting Emissions 
Five Calbayognon Women Take Home Crowns in Hadang Festival 2026 
Tribu Buliganay Wins as Buyogan Festival Returns 
Napolcom Urges Stronger School-Community Ties After San Jose Shooting 
NBI Raids Illegal Gambling Operations Using Allegedly Cloned PCSO POS Machines 
PNP Reassigns Capoy; Cardiño to Head Eastern Visayas Police 
Fake Threats Disrupt Learning, Spread Fear