Tag: Negros Oriental

  • OWWA Organizes OFW Family Day Celebration in Negros Oriental

    The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is gearing up to celebrate the invaluable contributions and sacrifices of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families with a special Family Day event. Scheduled for December 14, 2024, the event will take place in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, and is expected to draw around 800 participants. Ma. Socorro…

  • Over 1,000 Centenarians in Central Visayas Receive PHP100.9 Million in Cash Gifts

    In a heartwarming gesture of recognition, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has distributed a total of PHP100.9 million in cash gifts to 1,009 centenarians across Central Visayas from 2016 to 2024. Alongside the financial aid, each centenarian also received a presidential letter of felicitation, celebrating their remarkable longevity. Shalaine Marie Lucero, the…

  • Negros Oriental Expands Christmas Ham and Pork Product Options

    In a move to enhance holiday festivities, Negros Oriental has broadened the range of Christmas hams and pork by-products available to its residents. The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) in the province announced that suppliers can now deliver these festive foods to the region, provided they adhere to specific regulations and obtain a certificate of…

  • Former Rebels in Negros Oriental Embark on Journey Back to Civilian Life

    In a significant move towards reintegration, 25 former members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Negros Oriental are participating in a comprehensive 22-day deradicalization program. Hosted by the Philippine Army’s 302nd Brigade, the initiative is designed to ease their transition back into society, offering them a fresh start away from the insurgency. The program,…

  • Decline in Violence Against Women Cases in Negros Oriental from January to October 2024

    In Negros Oriental, the incidence of violence against women has seen a decline over the first ten months of 2024, thanks to concerted efforts from both government and private sectors, alongside increased public awareness. The Women and Children’s Protection Desk (WCPD) of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) reported a total of 369 cases…

  • TESDA Sets New Standards for Emerging Job Skills in Negros Oriental

    In Dumaguete City, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) of Negros Oriental has taken a significant step forward by establishing new competency standards for emerging job qualifications. These standards are designed to be integrated into school curricula to meet the changing needs of the job market. Joel Villagracia, the provincial director of TESDA-Negros…

  • Progress in Negros Oriental: 278 Barangays Declared Drug-Cleared

    In a significant step towards combating drug issues, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Negros Oriental announced that 278 out of the 557 barangays in the province have been officially declared as ‘drug-cleared’. This milestone was shared by Aline Deposoy, the head of PDEA-Negros Oriental Field Office, during a recent statement to the media.…

  • Police Seize Over PHP109 Million in Shabu Across Cebu and Negros Oriental

    In a series of coordinated operations, law enforcement in Central Visayas has successfully confiscated more than PHP109 million worth of shabu across various locations in Cebu and Negros Oriental. The largest seizure occurred in Lapu-Lapu City, where a 42-year-old unemployed man was arrested during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Buaya’s Zone 7. The suspect, a…

  • Negros Oriental Boosts Disaster Preparedness with PHP200 Million Investment

    Negros Oriental is enhancing its disaster response and mitigation strategies with a significant financial commitment of over PHP200 million, as announced by Adrian Sedillo, head of the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (LDRRMO). This investment, approved under the leadership of Governor Manuel ‘Chaco’ Sagarbarria, aims to fortify the province’s readiness against natural calamities.…

  • Negros Oriental Farmers to Receive More Land Titles and Debt Relief in December

    In a significant move towards agrarian reform, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Negros Oriental is set to distribute additional land titles and mortgage condonation certificates to thousands of farmers next month. This initiative was announced by Manuel Galon, the provincial agrarian reform officer, during a recent press briefing in Dumaguete City. The distribution…