The number of evacuees is expected to increase following Kanlaon Volcano’s explosive eruption on Tuesday morning, April 8, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said. “There are 2,000 families in 22 evacuation centers,” OCD spokesperson Chris Noel Bendijo said in a radio interview yesterday. “This could increase because the ashfall is really intense due to the …
Monthly Archives: April 2025
Comelec, Negros Power ink MOA to ensure uninterrupted power during 2025 elections
BACOLOD CITY, Negros Occidental — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) and Negros Electric and Power Corporation (Negros Power) have officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Monday, April 7, 2025, to ensure a stable and uninterrupted power supply during the upcoming 2025 National and Local Elections. The ceremonial signing was held at the Negros …
Kabaliwan ng isip, dulot ng kawalan ng takot sa Diyos
By MELANIO LAZO MAURICIO, JR. INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY. “Hindi ko ikinahihiya ang Mabuting Balita sapagkat ito ang kapangyarihan ng Diyos sa ikaliligtas ng bawat sumasampalataya …” (Roma 1:16, Bibliya). *** NATASHA GOULBORN FOUNDATION, MABUTI ANG LAYUNIN SA MGA KABATAAN. Sang-ayon ako sa layunin ng isang grupong ang pangalan ay Natasha Goulborn Foundation + Mindstrong na turuan …
Be quick to go to Christ
By Fr. Roy Cimagala That gospel episode about a blind man who immediately called on Christ when he learned that it was Christ who was passing by (cfr. Luke 18:35-43) should teach us the lesson that we should always go to Christ, being quick to do so in spite of the many obstacles we can …
Manila police chief named new PRO-NIR director
By MA. THERESA LADIAO In a move seen as a major step toward the full operationalization of the newly reestablished Negros Island Region (NIR), Police Brigadier General Arnold Thomas Ibay formally assumed office as the director of the Police Regional Office (PRO) in NIR yesterday. Ibay’s appointment marks a significant milestone for the region, which is …
DOT suspends tourism activities near Mt. Kanlaon for public safety
The Department of Tourism (DOT) said yesterday tourism activities in areas near Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Occidental are suspended to ensure the safety of both residents and tourists. In an advisory, the DOT said it is now closely coordinating with involved local government units (LGUs) to “prioritize” the safety and well-being of individuals affected by …
NegOr police intensifies security ahead of Holy Week
The Negros Oriental police is preparing to fully deploy its personnel ahead of Holy Week, with heightened security measures starting on Palm Sunday on April 13. Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO), said they are awaiting final orders for the implementation of Oplan Semana Santa from higher authorities. “We …
Cops nab high-value target, seize P27-M worth of ‘shabu’
Anti-illegal drug operatives seized some P27.2 million worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Sibulan, Negros Oriental yesterday that also led to the arrest of one high-value suspect. Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO), told the Philippine News Agency that the operation stemmed from “lengthy intelligence efforts” …
Palace: Gov’t ready to assist LGUs as Kanlaon erupts anew
The national government stands ready to assist local government units (LGUs) affected by the latest eruption of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Island early Tuesday, April 8. In a press briefing in Malacañang, Palace Press Officer and Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is actively coordinating with local …
15-K church volunteers to help ensure honest polls in NegOr, Siquijor
The Diocesan Electoral Board (DEB) of the Diocese of Dumaguete will mobilize about 15,000 volunteers for the upcoming May 12 national and local elections. Msgr. Julius Perpetuo Heruela, DEB convenor and Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) coordinator for Negros Oriental and Siquijor, said yesterday that the volunteers would assist before, during and after …