The Ease of Doing Business (EODB) 2026 celebration of Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) opened today, May 5, 2026, with the Monday Flag Raising, attended by Dr. Merivic G. Catada, Vice President for Administration and Finance, Dr. Libertine C. De Guzman, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Edwin F. Romano Jr., Vice President for Research, Development and Extension, Dr. Cesar P. Estrope, Vice President for Student Affairs and Services, office heads, faculty, staff, and students.

The theme for this year's celebration is "Achieving Results through Transparency and Accountability: Towards a More Productive Pilipinas."