May 23, 2025

Tag: Negros Oriental

  • Canlaon City Initiates Nighttime Evacuation Drills in Response to Mt. Kanlaon’s Eruption Threat

    In a proactive move to safeguard its residents, the local government of Canlaon City in Negros Oriental has started conducting nighttime evacuation drills. This initiative comes in response to the looming threat of a major eruption from the active Mt. Kanlaon, which recently showed signs of unrest by emitting a dark plume reaching 1.2 kilometers…

    Written by

    Erwin Magbanua

  • Perpetual Help Community Cooperative Allocates P9 Million for Development Projects in Negros Oriental

    In a recent announcement, Rex Rastica, the chief marketing officer of the Perpetual Help Community Cooperative, Inc. (PHCCI), revealed that the cooperative has set aside a budget of PHP9 million for community development initiatives in Negros Oriental this year. This allocation is part of the cooperative’s commitment to enhancing local communities, akin to the corporate…

    Written by

    Eliza Pascual

  • Philippine Statistics Authority Encourages Public to Take Advantage of Free Services During Civil Registration Month

    In celebration of the 35th Civil Registration Month this February, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in Negros Oriental is encouraging residents to make use of the free services provided by local government units (LGUs). Ariel Fortuito, the chief statistical specialist and head of PSA-Negros Oriental, highlighted that these services include waiving fees for documents such…

    Written by

    Alfredo Ramos

  • BFAR Calls on Negros Oriental Local Governments to Fund Marine Mammal Stranding Training

    In the wake of recent dolphin strandings in Tanjay and Bais Cities, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Negros Oriental is pressing local government units to take the lead in funding and organizing training sessions on marine mammal stranding. The call comes after a distressing incident where eight pantropical spotted dolphins were…

    Written by

    Sasha Roxas-Meehan

  • Majority of Negros Oriental Areas to Fall Under Yellow Category for Upcoming Elections

    In preparation for the upcoming elections on May 12, a significant number of cities and municipalities in Negros Oriental are expected to be categorized as yellow, according to a statement from a Commission on Elections (Comelec) official. Lionel Marco Castillano, the Comelec-Negros Island Region Director, revealed that out of the 25 areas in the province,…

    Written by

    Dahlia Umali

  • 200 Police Officers Deployed to Negros Oriental for Disaster and Election Support

    In a significant move to bolster local efforts, the Police Regional Office-Central Visayas dispatched 200 police officers to Negros Oriental. These officers arrived on Saturday, February 2, 2025, and were officially introduced the following day at the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office. The deployment aims to support disaster response operations and assist with election duties.…

    Written by

    Jericho Flores

  • New Hyperbaric Chamber Set to Boost Diving Tourism in Negros Oriental

    In a significant development for diving enthusiasts, a groundbreaking ceremony was held in Dauin, Negros Oriental, marking the start of construction for a new PHP80-million hyperbaric chamber center. The event, led by Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco, took place on a donated 300-square-meter lot from Mayor Galicano Truita. The facility, funded by the Tourism…

    Written by

    Dorothy Marasigan

  • Young Woman Arrested in Dumaguete City with PHP3.4 Million in Suspected Shabu

    In a significant drug bust in Dumaguete City, a 21-year-old woman was apprehended on Sunday, February 2, 2025, with approximately PHP3.4 million worth of suspected shabu. The arrest took place during a meticulously planned buy-bust operation in Purok Bliss, Barangay Talay. The suspect, originally from Bacong, was under intense police surveillance and is considered a…

    Written by

    Christine Macapagal

  • Negros Island Region Accelerates Transition with New Implementing Rules

    BACOLOD CITY – The transition to the newly established Negros Island Region (NIR) is gaining momentum, with full operations anticipated to commence on February 19, just 15 days after the release of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) on Monday. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, who is stepping down as chairman of the Regional Development Council-Western…

    Written by

    Rodel Jacinto

  • Young Woman Arrested in Dumaguete with P3.4 Million in Suspected Shabu

    In a significant drug bust in Dumaguete City, a 21-year-old woman was apprehended on February 2, 2025, with approximately PHP3.4 million worth of suspected shabu. The arrest took place during a meticulously planned buy-bust operation in Purok Bliss, Barangay Talay. The suspect, originally from Bacong, was under intense police surveillance and considered a high-value target…

    Written by

    Gregorio Rosales