Author: Gregorio Rosales

  • Mountain Province Declares State of Calamity After Six Typhoons

    On November 18, 2024, the Mountain Province government officially declared a state of calamity following the devastating impact of six typhoons that struck the region since October 24, 2024. The decision was formalized through Provincial Board Resolution 2024-521, which was endorsed by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (PDRRMC). This declaration enables the local…

  • Fishing Ban in Visayan Sea Commences November 15 to Protect Fish Stocks

    The Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has initiated a three-month fishing ban in the Visayan Sea starting November 15, 2024. This closure, aimed at conserving marine life, will last until February 15, 2025. During this period, fishing for species such as sardines, mackerels, and herrings is strictly prohibited to allow…

  • Cebu’s Cordova Town Distributes PHP3.6 Million in Social Pensions to Over 2,400 Seniors

    In a significant community event, over 2,430 senior citizens from the island town of Cordova, Cebu, have been beneficiaries of a PHP3.6 million social pension distribution, as announced by Mayor Cesar Suan. The distribution was split into two batches, with the first batch receiving PHP2.3 million on November 11, and the second batch receiving PHP1.3…

  • 638 Villages in Ilocos Region at High Risk of Landslides and Flooding, Warns MGB

    The Mines and Geosciences Bureau in the Ilocos Region (MGB-1) has issued a stark warning, identifying 638 villages across four provinces as highly vulnerable to landslides and flooding. This alert comes in anticipation of the potential impact of Typhoon Ofel, also known internationally as Usagi. The advisory, released on November 13, 2024, underscores the urgency…

  • Police Apprehend Two NPA Rebels and Facilitate Surrender in Northern Samar

    In a significant crackdown on insurgency, law enforcement in Northern Samar arrested two members of the New People’s Army (NPA) and facilitated the surrender of another. The operations, which took place over the weekend and into Monday, underscore the ongoing efforts to dismantle the NPA’s presence in the region. On Monday, authorities arrested a 29-year-old…

  • Negros Power Commences Full Operations Following ERC Approval

    BACOLOD CITY – Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power), in partnership with Central Electric Cooperative (Ceneco), has begun full operations after receiving a provisional Certificate for Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). Bernard Bailey Del Castillo, the chief operating officer of Negros Power, announced the development following the ERC’s…