Tag: Negros Oriental
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Hope Amidst Hardship: Canlaon City’s IDPs and Sectoral Workers Receive Vital Aid
In a heartening display of community support, Canlaon City in Negros Oriental is extending a lifeline to its residents affected by the recent volcanic eruption of Mt. Kanlaon. Over 1,450 internally displaced persons (IDPs) are set to receive financial assistance through the government’s TUPAD program this week, offering a glimmer of hope to those forced…
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Double the Fun, Double the Security: Negros Oriental Gears Up for Major Events
In a bold move to ensure safety, the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) has vowed to protect thousands of attendees at two major overlapping events in March. The Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) meet, set for March 9 to 17, and the Regional Junior/Senior/Cadet Encampment of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP)…
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Negros Oriental Poised to Lead Development in New Negros Island Region
Negros Oriental is set to spearhead progress within the newly established Negros Island Region (NIR), thanks to its enhanced security and economic conditions. This was highlighted during a campaign rally for the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidates at the Governor Mariano F. Perdices Memorial Coliseum in Dumaguete City on February 20, 2025. Senator…
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Senatorial Hopeful Abalos Promises Boost for Negros Oriental Tourism with New Airport
In a bold move to enhance the tourism sector, Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidate Benjamin Abalos Jr. has pledged his support for the development of tourism in Negros Oriental. Speaking at a press conference in Dumaguete City, the former Interior and Local Government chief expressed his enthusiasm for the proposed PHP17 billion Dumaguete…
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Court of Appeals Rejects Plea of Degamo Assassins: Justice Prevails in High-Profile Case
In a significant legal development, the Court of Appeals has firmly rejected the appeal of two suspects involved in the brutal assassination of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo on March 4, 2023. The 33-page ruling from the appellate court’s 4th Division dismissed the plea by Joric Labrador and Benjie Rodriguez, who were captured on video…
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Alyansa’s Senate Hopefuls Bank on Marcos’ Popularity for Victory in Negros Oriental
In a bold display of confidence, the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidates are riding the wave of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s success in Negros Oriental from the 2022 presidential elections. As they gear up for the May 2025 national and local elections, the candidates gathered at the Governor Mariano F. Perdices Memorial…
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Police Identify Suspects in Abduction of Siblings in Negros Oriental
In a disturbing incident in Zamboanguita, Negros Oriental, police are actively investigating the abduction of two siblings, believed to be connected to business disputes. The siblings, known only as Julius and Joan, were taken from Julius’s piggery farm on February 14, 2025, by six suspects who arrived on three motorcycles. The suspects restrained ten farm…
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Philippine Army Seeks More Reservists in Negros Oriental to Bolster National Defense
In a bid to strengthen its response capabilities during national emergencies and security threats, the Philippine Army is urging more residents of Negros Oriental to join its Ready Reserve Battalion (RRB). The call to action comes from Col. William Pesase, the head of the 703rd Community Defense Center, who emphasized the critical role reservists play…
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Philippine Army Seeks More Reservists in Negros Oriental to Bolster Emergency Response
In a bid to strengthen its emergency response capabilities, the Philippine Army is urging more residents of Negros Oriental to volunteer for its Ready Reserve Battalion (RRB). The call comes as the battalion’s current numbers are below full capacity, according to Colonel William Pesase, head of the 703rd Community Defense Center. Pesase emphasized the critical…
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Philippine Army Seeks More Reservists in Negros Oriental for Emergency Response
The Philippine Army is intensifying its recruitment drive for the Ready Reserve Battalion (RRB) in Negros Oriental, urging more locals to volunteer and bolster the ranks needed for national emergencies and security support. Colonel William Pesase, leading the 703rd Community Defense Center, emphasized the critical role of reservists in responding to crises, including natural disasters…
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