Author: Jose Cruz
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Iloilo Reports 33 Dengue-Related Deaths Since January
Iloilo has seen a significant rise in dengue-related fatalities, reaching a total of 33 deaths since the beginning of the year, according to the latest data released by the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) on December 11, 2024. The most recent victim was a 44-year-old woman from San Rafael, who succumbed to the disease on…
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Apostolic Nuncio to Honor Nine from Dumaguete Diocese with Papal Awards
On December 11, 2024, the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines, Most Rev. Charles John Brown, D.D., will celebrate a special Mass at the Cathedral of St. Catherine of Alexandria in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, to confer Papal Awards to nine distinguished individuals from the Diocese of Dumaguete. The ceremony, set to begin at 5 p.m.,…
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Philippine Military on High Alert After Mt. Kanlaon Eruption
CEBU CITY – The eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on Monday has prompted the Visayas Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines to elevate its Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) teams to high alert status. The volcano, located on Negros Island, erupted at 3:03 p.m., sending a volcanic plume soaring 4,000 meters above its…
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Senator Tulfo to Launch Inquiry into TNVS Fare Increases
Senator Raffy Tulfo has declared his intention to initiate a Senate investigation into the recent spike in fares charged by Transportation Network Vehicle Services (TNVS), such as Grab Philippines. The senator aims to safeguard the interests of both commuters and drivers. Tulfo highlighted that he has received numerous complaints from passengers about the excessive surge…
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New Legislation Shields Schools from Evacuation Duties
COMPLETED. The Department of Public Works and Highways-Davao Region has handed over a PHP46.6-million regional evacuation center in Barangay Badas, Mati City, Davao Oriental on November 8, 2024. The location was chosen following safety evaluations by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau, confirming its safety from tsunami and flood hazards. (Photo courtesy of Mati-CIO) MANILA –…
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UN Allocates $10.5 Million for Typhoon Relief in the Philippines
MANILA – The United Nations has committed USD10.5 million, equivalent to about PHP607 million, to aid regions in the Philippines devastated by recent typhoons. This announcement came on Friday alongside the release of an updated Humanitarian Needs and Priority Plan (HNP), aiming to raise USD42.4 million (PHP2.47 billion) for typhoon-affected areas. Gustavo González, the UN…
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Negros Oriental’s Fishermen and Marginalized Communities Receive PHP1.5 Million in Livelihood Grants
In Dumaguete City, the Department of Labor and Employment-Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP) has disbursed PHP1.5 million in grants to support the livelihoods of a fishermen’s association and 35 individuals from various marginalized groups in Negros Oriental. Rubie Cempron, the focal person for DILP, announced that the Alangilanan United Fisherfolk’s Association (AUFA) in Barangay Alangilanan, Manjuyo,…
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President Marcos Jr.’s Initiative to Bring Veloso Home Showcases Compassionate Justice, Says Lawmaker
In a recent statement, Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Raul Angelo Bongalon praised President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for his efforts to facilitate the return of Mary Jane Veloso from Indonesia to the Philippines. Speaking at the ‘Tabang Bicol, Tindog Oragon’ program in Legazpi City, Bongalon highlighted the move as a clear demonstration of compassionate justice.…
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DICT Boosts Internet Access in Northern Mindanao’s Remote Regions
In a significant move to enhance digital connectivity, the Department of Information and Communications Technology in Northern Mindanao (DICT-10) has successfully extended internet services to remote and underserved areas. This initiative was highlighted during the ‘Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas’ event held in Cagayan de Oro City on November 19, 2024. DICT-10 Director Sittie Rahma Alawi…
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Negros Oriental Farmers to Receive More Land Titles and Debt Relief in December
In a significant move towards agrarian reform, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Negros Oriental is set to distribute additional land titles and mortgage condonation certificates to thousands of farmers next month. This initiative was announced by Manuel Galon, the provincial agrarian reform officer, during a recent press briefing in Dumaguete City. The distribution…
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