Author: Gregorio Rosales
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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