Tag: La Castellana
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La Castellana’s Tribu Bailes de Luces Triumphs at Dinagyang Festival’s Ilomination
La Castellana, a town severely impacted by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Occidental, celebrated a significant victory as its dance group, Tribu Bailes de Luces, clinched the top spot at the 2025 Dinagyang Festival’s Ilomination in Iloilo City. The group’s win was announced during the festival’s closing ceremony on January 26, 2025, marking…
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Daily Feeding of Nearly 300 Pets Continues in Villages Near Mt. Kanlaon
In the aftermath of the Mt. Kanlaon eruption on December 9, 2024, the local government of La Castellana in Negros Occidental has been diligently feeding nearly 300 pets daily. These animals, primarily dogs and cats, belong to families displaced by the volcanic activity and are located in the villages of Biak na Bato and Cabagna-an,…
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La Castellana Supports Farmers Hit by Mt. Kanlaon Eruption in Selling Their Produce
In the wake of the Mt. Kanlaon eruption, the local government of La Castellana, Negros Occidental, has stepped up to assist displaced farmers in selling their produce, helping them maintain their livelihoods while residing in evacuation centers. On January 14, 2025, these farmers, with the aid of the Municipal Agriculture Office, were able to market…
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DSWD and La Castellana School Support Kanlaon Evacuees’ Education
In response to the ongoing disturbances caused by Mt. Kanlaon, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has teamed up with the faculty of La Castellana Elementary School to offer educational support to displaced children in evacuation centers. This initiative, which began on December 6, 2024, in La Castellana, Negros Occidental, aims to maintain…
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La Castellana Shines Bright Amidst Mt. Kanlaon’s Unrest
In the shadow of the recent eruptions of Mt. Kanlaon, the resilient community of La Castellana in Negros Occidental came together to celebrate the Christmas season with a traditional ‘Lights On’ ceremony at the town plaza. The event, held on the evening of December 23, 2024, was a beacon of hope and unity for the…
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La Castellana Establishes Task Force to Nourish Pets Near Mt. Kanlaon
In a compassionate move, the local government of La Castellana, located in Negros Occidental, has initiated the Mt. Kanlaon Task Force Pet Rescue. This group is dedicated to providing sustenance to pets within a six-kilometer radius of the extended danger zone surrounding Mt. Kanlaon. The initiative was spurred by the need to support animals left…
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La Castellana Mayor Urges Coordination for Donations Amid Mt. Kanlaon Eruption
In the wake of the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, La Castellana Mayor Rhummyla Nicor-Mangilimutan has made a public appeal for better coordination of donations. The mayor visited some of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by the eruption and emphasized the importance of working closely with the local government unit (LGU) to manage the…
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