Tag: Negros Oriental
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Police Crack Down on Illegal Fireworks in Negros Oriental Ahead of New Year
In a sweeping operation across Negros Oriental, the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) have intensified their efforts to curb the sale of illegal fireworks as New Year’s Eve approaches. On Friday, December 27, 2024, authorities reported the seizure of banned pyrotechnics in the towns of Manjuyod and Vallehermoso. The…
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Negros Oriental Urged to Declare State of Calamity Due to Mt. Kanlaon’s Activity
In Dumaguete City, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) has put forward a proposal to declare Negros Oriental a state of calamity in response to the ongoing disturbances from Mt. Kanlaon. The decision came after a vote on Thursday, prompted by Vallehermoso’s recent declaration of a state of calamity, fulfilling the legal…
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President Marcos Allocates P60 Million for Kanlaon Eruption Relief
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has provided a total of PHP60 million to aid the relief efforts for those affected by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on December 9. The funds were distributed equally between the Canlaon City government and the provincial government of Negros Oriental, with each receiving PHP30 million. The handover was conducted…
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Negros Oriental and Canlaon City Appeal to President Marcos for Calamity Declaration After Mt. Kanlaon Eruption
In the wake of the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, the provincial government of Negros Oriental and Canlaon City are urgently seeking the assistance of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to declare a state of calamity for the affected local government units (LGUs). This request comes as a critical measure to unlock necessary funds and resources…
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Over 14,000 Tech-Voc Scholars in Central Visayas Receive National Certifications from TESDA
In a significant boost to technical vocational education in Central Visayas, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA-7) has successfully certified 14,518 scholars in various technical and vocational skills. This achievement was announced by Floro Ringco, the assistant regional director and Cebu provincial director of TESDA-7, during the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas forum held…
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Canlaon City Seeks National Aid as Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Strains Local Resources
In the wake of the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, the local government of Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, is urgently appealing for financial assistance from the national government. The city’s Quick Response Fund (QRF), which stood at PHP11 million, has dwindled to just PHP4.7 million as of December 15, 2024, following the initial eruption on…
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Negros Oriental Commits PHP5,000 Aid to Families Hit by Mt. Kanlaon Eruption
In a show of solidarity, Negros Oriental’s Governor Manuel Sagarbarria has promised PHP5,000 to each family impacted by the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon in Canlaon City. The announcement came during a press conference in Dumaguete City, where Sagarbarria detailed that the financial assistance would be disbursed in January. The governor highlighted that while funds…
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Health Support Promised to Canlaon City Residents Following Mt. Kanlaon’s Eruption
In the wake of Mt. Kanlaon’s eruption on Monday, December 9, 2024, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) in Negros Oriental has committed to providing essential medical supplies to the affected residents of Canlaon City. Dr. Liland Estacion, head of the PHO, confirmed that preparations are underway to send additional resources, including face masks and goggles,…
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Canlaon City Implements Safety Measures Post-Mt. Kanlaon Eruption
In response to the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, Mayor Jose Chubasco Cardenas of Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, has taken decisive action to ensure the safety of residents. The mayor has suspended all government work and classes, and has also imposed a curfew and a liquor ban to maintain order and support evacuation efforts. These…
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Negros Oriental’s Fishermen and Marginalized Communities Receive PHP1.5 Million in Livelihood Grants
In Dumaguete City, the Department of Labor and Employment-Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP) has disbursed PHP1.5 million in grants to support the livelihoods of a fishermen’s association and 35 individuals from various marginalized groups in Negros Oriental. Rubie Cempron, the focal person for DILP, announced that the Alangilanan United Fisherfolk’s Association (AUFA) in Barangay Alangilanan, Manjuyo,…
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