Fifteen local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental were affected by flooding due to intense rains brought by the southwest monsoon or habagat and enhanced by Tropical Storm “Ferdie,” the Provincial Disaster Management Program Division (PDMPD) said. PDMPD head Irene Bel Ploteña said the LGUs that experienced the effects of habagat are the cities of …
Monthly Archives: September 2024
Immigration head rolls
By Ade S. Fajardo The Philippine Senate issued a warrant of arrest against Guo Hua Ping, aka Alice Guo, last July 10 because of her obstinate refusal to attend its hearings on offshore gaming activities in Tarlac. The Senate hearings led by Senator Risa Hontiveros focused on the criminal POGO activities happening right behind the Municipal Hall …
A call for teachers’ wellness
By Herman M. Lagon The adage “Teachers are the unsung heroes” seems more relevant than ever as we celebrate World Teachers’ Month and National Wellness Month this September. Although teachers have long been responsible for forming the next generation’s minds, hearts and hands, their difficulties have only become more pronounced given the present dispensation. Their …
Comelec-NIR to hold poll counting machine demo in every LGU
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will conduct a demonstration of the automated counting machine (ACM) in every local government unit (LGU) in Negros Island Region (NIR) as part of the voters’ education campaign for the May 2025 national and local elections. NIR Election Director Lionel Marco Castillano said they intend to show the ACMs to …
Viscom on high alert amid Kanlaon unrest
With Alert Level 2 hoisted over Kanlaon Volcano as of September 14, the Visayas Command (Viscom) is on heightened alert for any eventuality. “In response to the increasing volcanic activity of Mt. Kanlaon in Western Visayas, the Visayas Command is on heightened alert, ready to deploy its Disaster Response Task Group in support of local …
431 residents in Canlaon City evacuated amid volcano unrest
More villagers residing at the foot of Mt. Kanlaon in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental have sought temporary refuge in evacuation centers as the volcano continues to show increased seismic activity with larger volumes of sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions. Edna Lhou Masicampo, city information officer-designate, said as of Friday, September 13, 144 families or 431 individuals …
Negros LGUs suspend classes amid heavy rains, flooding
The provincial government of Negros Oriental suspended all classes at all levels, both private and public schools and work in government offices on Friday, September 13, due to heavy rains and flooding. Governor Manuel Sagarbarria made the directive in Executive Order 51 released past 10:00 a.m. Before this, many local government units had suspended classes …
Southwest monsoon continues to affect most parts of PH
The southwest monsoon or “habagat” will continue to prevail in the Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao and will bring rainshowers and thunderstorms, the state weather bureau reported yesterday. In its 4:00 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the northern portion of the provinces of Palawan, Occidental Mindoro, Aklan, Antique …
Caloocan clobbers Negros in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Caloocan Batang Kankaloo leaned on a strong start before holding off the Negros Muscovados, 93-85, in the 2024 MPBL Season at the Caloocan Sports Complex in Caloocan City over the weekend. Paul Sanga delivered a season-high of 22 points, including six three-point conversions, to go with four rebounds and one …
Negrense Alarcon helps UP past UE in UAAP men’s basketball
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Harold Alarcon made valuable contributions as the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons defeated the University of the East (UE) Red Warriors, 81-71, in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, September 14. The Negros Occidental’s Silay City native tallied nine points, with …