Tag: Negros Oriental
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Tragic Dolphin Stranding in Negros Oriental Claims Another Life
In a sorrowful turn of events, another dolphin was discovered deceased in Bais City, Negros Oriental, following a distressing mass stranding incident over the weekend. The latest dolphin was found late on Sunday in Sitio Pambutan, Barangay Canlargo, hours after two other dolphins were already found dead in a nearby mangrove area, as reported by…
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Tragic Dolphin Stranding in Bais City: Two Dead, Three Rescued
In a distressing incident in Bais City, Negros Oriental, two dolphins were discovered deceased in a mangrove area in Sitio Pambutan, Barangay Canlargo, following a mass stranding event on Sunday. The local police chief, Col. Roland Desiree Lavisto, reported that a third dolphin, also dead, has yet to be retrieved due to unfavorable tidal conditions.…
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Three Negros Oriental LGUs Gain ASF Pink Zone Status, Permitted to Export Hogs
In a significant development for the hog industry in Negros Oriental, three local government units (LGUs) have been elevated to the African swine fever (ASF) pink zone category, allowing them to transport their hogs beyond provincial borders. The announcement came from the Provincial Veterinary Office on January 24, 2025, highlighting that Vallehermoso, Ayungon, and Bais…
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Negros Oriental Ramps Up Surveillance on Migratory Birds to Prevent Avian Flu
In an effort to keep avian influenza at bay, the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) of Negros Oriental is intensifying its surveillance of migratory birds. This comes as a precautionary measure during the season when birds migrate from colder regions to the Philippines. Jaymar Vilos, the PVO’s information officer, confirmed that the province remains free of…
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Brake Failure Leads to Truck Plunging Off Bridge, Injuring Four in Negros Oriental
In a harrowing incident early Friday morning, a truck carrying sugarcane veered off a bridge in Barangay Tamisu, Bais City, Negros Oriental, resulting in serious injuries to four individuals. The accident occurred when the vehicle’s brakes failed while navigating a downhill slope at Cang-Abok Bridge, causing it to crash onto the ground below. Emergency services…
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Negros Oriental Exceeds 2024 Tourism Goals with Over 700,000 Visitors
Negros Oriental has celebrated a remarkable achievement in its tourism sector, surpassing its 2024 target of 500,000 visitors by reaching over 700,000. This milestone was announced by Woodrow Maquiling Jr., the Provincial Tourist Officer and executive director of the Provincial Tourism Board, in Dumaguete City. He noted that the figures are expected to increase further…
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SEC Opens Satellite Office in Dumaguete to Enhance Transaction Speed
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a new satellite office in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, aiming to expedite transactions for clients in the region and nearby Siquijor. The announcement was made during a press conference on January 22, 2025, attended by key figures including Edward Du, president of the Negros Oriental Chamber of…
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Police Crack Down on Smuggled Cigarettes in Negros Oriental
In a recent surge of enforcement actions, the police in Negros Oriental have ramped up their efforts to combat the smuggling of cigarettes. This intensified campaign follows the arrest of a suspect in Amlan town’s Barangay Tandayag during a buy-bust operation on Tuesday, where authorities seized 20 reams of suspected smuggled King Master and Dunston…
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Office of Civil Defense Applauds ARISE Philippines for Chicken Donation to Mount Kanlaon Evacuees
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has expressed its gratitude to ARISE Philippines, a non-government organization, for donating over 800 dressed chickens to support the internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, following the recent eruption of Mount Kanlaon. In a statement released on Tuesday, OCD administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno highlighted how this…
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Negros Oriental Implements 60-Day Price Freeze Amid Mt. Kanlaon’s Volcanic Activity
In response to the ongoing volcanic activity of Mt. Kanlaon, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental has initiated a 60-day price freeze on essential goods. This decision comes after the province was declared under a state of calamity, aiming to curb potential price gouging during this period of unrest. Nimfa Virtucio,…
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