Author: Jericho Flores
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Negros Occidental Declares State of Calamity Following Mt. Kanlaon Eruption
In response to the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, the Negros Occidental Provincial Board has declared the entire province to be in a state of calamity. The decision came after the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) escalated the volcano’s alert level to 3, signaling the start of a magmatic eruption that could lead…
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Eight Antique Towns Halt Classes Amid Kanlaon Volcano Ashfall
In response to the ashfall from the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on December 9, 2024, eight local government units (LGUs) in Antique province have suspended in-person classes to safeguard students from potential respiratory issues. The decision was announced by Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Broderick Train during an interview on December 10, 2024.…
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President Marcos Jr. Boosts Incentives for Public School Teachers
MANILA – In a move to enhance the welfare of educators, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has instructed the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Department of Education (DepEd) to elevate the Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) for public school teachers this year. A statement from the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) revealed that the…
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Mayor Treñas Resumes Duties, Prioritizes Infrastructure Completion in Iloilo City
Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas has returned to his duties after a three-month medical leave, announcing his intent to prioritize the completion of several key infrastructure projects. At a press conference on Monday, December 9, 2024, Treñas outlined his focus on finishing ongoing projects and initiating new ones before his term ends. Among the projects…
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Laoag City Boosts Tobacco Farming with Extensive Support
In a move to enhance agricultural productivity, Laoag City is actively promoting the cultivation of Virginia tobacco among its farmers. The city government is providing essential farming equipment such as water pumps, irrigation hoses, shedder machines, and hand tractors, along with fuel subsidies to mitigate the effects of rising oil prices. This initiative aims to…
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PDEA-11 Incinerates P16.1 Million in Illegal Drugs in Davao
In a significant move against drug proliferation, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Davao Region (PDEA-11) obliterated illegal drugs valued at PHP16.1 million on Monday, December 2, 2024. The operation, which took place in Davao City, involved the destruction of 1,661.3 grams of shabu, estimated at PHP11.3 million, and 40 kilograms of marijuana, pegged…
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DILG Wraps Up 18 Anti-Insurgency Initiatives in Samar
In a significant move to combat insurgency, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Samar, in collaboration with Catbalogan City’s local government, has successfully completed 18 projects under the Support to Barangay Development Program (SBDP). The turnover ceremony took place on November 28, 2029, in Catbalogan City, marking a pivotal step towards…
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Guimaras Aims to Become a Key Logistics Center for Western Visayas and Negros Island
ILOILO CITY – The province of Guimaras is setting its sights on becoming a pivotal logistics hub for Western Visayas and the Negros Island Region. Governor JC Rahman Nava highlighted the province’s historical role as a trans-loading facility for bulk sugar exports from Western Visayas, despite not being a sugar-producing area itself. Nava reminisced about…
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Negros Farmers’ Festival Boosts Organic Produce and Slow Food Movement
The 2024 Negros Island Organic Farmers’ Festival and Terra Madre Visayas, held at the Negrense Residences in Bacolod City, kicked off with a strong showing of support for organic farming and the slow food movement. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, alongside Ramon Uy Jr. from Slow Food International and members of the Pasil Slow Food Community…
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