Tag: Negros Oriental
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Full Mechanization Transforms Rice Farming in Bohol and Negros Oriental
In a significant development for agriculture in Central Visayas, 22 towns in Bohol and 14 in Negros Oriental have achieved full mechanization in their rice farming operations. Rogen Jan Flores, the focal person for the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF)-Mechanization Program at the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech), announced this milestone on…
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Red Tide Alert Lifted in Three Negros Oriental Bays, Shellfish Declared Safe
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has announced the removal of the red tide alert for three bays in Negros Oriental, following laboratory tests that showed no presence of harmful algal blooms. The affected areas, Bais Bay in Bais City, and Siit Bay and Tambobo Bay in Siaton, have been cleared for the…
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TUPAD Program Supports Over 48,000 Workers in Negros Oriental
In a significant boost to the local economy, the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program has provided emergency employment to 48,056 individuals in Negros Oriental this year. The initiative, managed by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), has been pivotal in offering temporary jobs to those in need. At the Macias Sports…
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Over 1,000 Arrested in Negros Oriental During Three-Day Anti-Crime Sweep
In a robust crackdown on crime, the Negros Oriental police detained over 1,000 suspects during a three-day operation spanning November 15 to 17, 2024. The intensive campaign targeted a range of criminal activities, including drug trafficking, illegal gambling, and the possession of unregistered firearms. Lt. Stephen Polinar, the spokesperson for the Negros Oriental Police Provincial…
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Survey Initiated for Housing Project Aimed at Former Rebels in Negros Oriental
In a significant move towards reintegration, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Negros Oriental has commenced surveying a 13-hectare plot in Barangay Bongalonan, Basay town, designated for a housing project for former rebels. This initiative, captured in an undated photo, marks a pivotal step in providing homes for those who have laid down their…
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Negros Information Officers Called to Combat Rice Wastage
In a concerted effort to address the rice production shortfall in the Philippines, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has called upon public information officers in Negros Oriental to play a pivotal role in reducing rice wastage. This appeal was made by Alejandro Rafal, the newly appointed assistant regional director for operations and extension of the…
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Land Titles and Debt Relief for 1,304 Farmers in Negros Oriental
In a significant move to support agrarian reform, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Negros Oriental is set to distribute land titles and Certificates of Condonation with Release of Mortgage (CoCRoM) to 1,304 farmers. This initiative, scheduled for November 16, 2024, follows a visit by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in May, where he distributed…
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Affordable Rice Initiative Kicks Off in Negros Oriental at PHP29 per Kilo
In a significant move to make rice more affordable, the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Negros Oriental have begun selling locally produced rice at PHP29 per kilo. The initiative, which started on November 11-12, 2024, in Sibulan town, is part of the Bagong Bayaning Magsasaka (BBM) rice program launched…
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Negros Oriental Intensifies Efforts to Keep Avian Flu at Bay
In a proactive move to safeguard the region from avian influenza, Negros Oriental has escalated its preventive measures. On November 12, 2024, agricultural technicians from the Department of Agriculture’s regulatory division in Central Visayas initiated a weeklong blood sampling campaign in Sta. Catalina. This area, known for its substantial poultry population and frequent visits by…
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