Submit a Story
Negros Island Stories accepts story suggestions about people, events, cultural projects, festivals, community initiatives, and other meaningful topics connected to Negros Island, Negros Oriental, and Dumaguete City.
This page is for anyone who would like to suggest a person, event, article, or community story for editorial review. Submission does not mean automatic publication.
Submit a Person for Consideration
Negros Island Stories may consider profiles of people connected to Negros Island, Negros Oriental, or Dumaguete City whose work, achievements, or public contribution help meaningfully represent the local community, the region, or the Philippines.
We are especially interested in individuals who have made a serious contribution in their field, helped raise the reputation of the local community, or made the city, province, island, or the Philippines more widely recognized.
Who Can Be Submitted
A person may be considered for publication if they have a clear and verifiable connection to Negros Island, Negros Oriental, or Dumaguete City and meet at least one of the following criteria:
The person has achieved professional recognition in a specific field.
They have represented the city, province, island, or the Philippines beyond the local level.
Their work has contributed to culture, education, sports, business, public service, science, design, the arts, or another meaningful field.
They have helped make Negros Island, Negros Oriental, Dumaguete City, or the Philippines more visible, respected, or professionally recognized.
Their contribution is supported by public records, media coverage, official pages, awards, projects, or other credible sources.
What We Look For When Reviewing a Person
We do not publish profiles based only on popularity, personal opinion, or private recommendation. A submitted person should have a contribution that can be clearly explained and verified through public sources.
A strong submission shows what the person has done, why it matters, and how their work connects to the local community.
The contribution should be meaningful, visible, and supported by reliable information. It is preferable when the person’s work or achievements are recognized beyond their immediate personal circle or local network.
Public Reputation
Submitted profiles are reviewed with attention to public reputation, verified sources, and editorial suitability.
Negros Island Stories may decline or delay publication if there are serious unresolved public issues, verified allegations, corruption-related controversies, or other matters that may affect the credibility of the profile.
We do not consider rumors, personal attacks, anonymous claims, or unsupported accusations as reliable grounds for review.
Past legal issues do not automatically disqualify a person, especially when the matter has been resolved and the person has already faced the legal consequences.
In such cases, we consider the current public record, the nature of the person’s contribution, and the relevance of the story to the community.
Required Information for Submitting a Person
When submitting a person for consideration, please include:
Full name of the person
Field, profession, or area of work
Connection to Negros Island, Negros Oriental, or Dumaguete City
A short explanation of the person’s contribution
Why this person should be considered for publication
Links confirming their achievements, public work, awards, projects, or recognition
Official website, professional profile, media articles, public interviews, organization pages, or official Facebook pages if available
Your name and contact information
Submit an Event, Article, or Community Story
Negros Island Stories may also consider events, articles, cultural projects, festivals, public activities, community initiatives, and other stories connected to Negros Island, Negros Oriental, or Dumaguete City.
We are interested in submissions that document meaningful local activity, preserve community memory, highlight cultural life, or explain how people, places, and events shape the identity of the region.
What Can Be Submitted
Suitable submissions may include:
Cultural events and festivals
Public or community initiatives
Stories about local history and heritage
Arts, design, fashion, music, and creative projects
Educational, professional, or civic achievements
Stories about places, organizations, or projects with local importance
Articles connected to Negros Oriental, Dumaguete City, or Negros Island
What We Look For When Reviewing Events, Articles, and Stories
A submitted event, article, or community story should have a clear connection to the local area and provide value beyond simple promotion.
We may consider stories that explain why an event or project matters, who is involved, how it connects to the community, and why it is worth preserving or publishing.
Submissions should include enough context for editorial review, including names, dates, location, background information, and supporting links when available.
Required Information for Submitting an Event, Article, or Story
When submitting an event, article, or community story, please include:
Title or name of the event, article, project, or story
Date and location, if applicable
Names of people, organizations, or groups involved
A short explanation of why the submission is relevant
Supporting links, official pages, media coverage, or public references if available
Photos, documents, or other materials if available
Your name and contact information
Source Requirements
Please send links to credible sources whenever possible. These may include official websites, news articles, organization pages, event pages, award announcements, public interviews, professional portfolios, or official Facebook pages.
Submissions without supporting links may be difficult to review.
Please do not send private accusations, unsupported claims, or information that cannot be checked through public or credible sources.
Photos and Materials
If you submit photos, documents, or other materials, please make sure you have the right to share them with us.
Please include photo credits when available.
Negros Island Stories may request additional permission before using submitted images or materials.
Editorial Review
All submissions are reviewed before publication. Sending a suggestion does not guarantee that a profile, article, event, or story will be published.
Negros Island Stories may edit, shorten, fact-check, decline, or delay publication depending on available information, relevance, public interest, and editorial direction.
We may contact you if we need additional details, source links, images, clarification, or permission to use submitted materials.
Final publication decisions remain editorial decisions of Negros Island Stories.