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Classes cancelled in Negros Occidental due to 'Crising'

Published Jul 17, 2025 01:19 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental, including this highly-urbanized city, suspended classes on  Thursday, July 17, due to tropical depression “Crising.”
LGUs that suspended classes were the cities of Himamaylan, Sipalay, Kabankalan, Bago, Talisay, Silay, La Carlota, and Victorias and the towns of Binalbagan, Isabela, La Castellana, Hinigaran, Cauayan, Hinoba-an, Calatrava, Pontevedra, Pulupandan, E.B. Magalona, Valladolid, Ilog, San Enrique, Candoni, Moises Padilla, Don Salvador Benedicto, Manpla, and Murcia.
A RIVER in Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental swells on Thursday morning, July 17, due to heavy rains from tropical depression ‘Crising’ and the southwest monsoon. (Photo via Moises Padilla Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office FB)
A RIVER in Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental swells on Thursday morning, July 17, due to heavy rains from tropical depression ‘Crising’ and the southwest monsoon. (Photo via Moises Padilla Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office FB)
Mayor Greg Gasataya here issued an executive order on Thursday cancelling classes due to a heavy rainfall warning from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) brought about by Crising.
Private schools with asynchronous and online classes may continue at the discretion of their administration.
Gasataya convened the City Development Council on Wednesday, July 16, to intensify this city’s flood control and emergency response efforts, especially after recent flash floods.
Discussion included the 911 Emergency System, desilting and clearing of major outfalls blocked by wastes, and fast-tracking of action plans of the City Engineer’s Office, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), and the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO).
"Preparedness may cause a momentary pause in our routine, but it can save lives when it matters most,” the mayor said.
The city government called on the public to be vigilant and ready for possible flooding and conduct preemptive evacuation if necessary.
PCG on blue alert
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Negros Oriental has alerted its personnel for the possible effects of Crising.
Coast Guard Station Negros Oriental commander Lt. Marionne Abigail Enopia said they are now under blue alert.
"We are now keeping an eye on flood-prone areas, like Siaton and Santa Catalina, where rivers swell during heavy rainfall," Enopia said.
This alert level means Coast Guard personnel in various sub-stations are on standby for immediate response when necessary.
Enopia said there is so far no cancellation of sea travel out of Negros Oriental, although one shipping line is preparing to announce the suspension of their trips to nearby Siquijor due to big waves.
The Coast Guard reminded local fisherfolk about their movement during bad weather and heed advisories.
PAGASA said Negros Oriental is under yellow rainfall category as of Thursday noon, but the local government is not taking chances.
Gov. Manuel Sagarbarria suspended classes on all levels in public and private schools due to Crising.
Sagarbarria issued an executive order suspending classes late Wednesday, as Crising is expected to intensify the southwest monsoon and bring rains that will affect many parts of the country.
The order remains in effect until lifted, the governor said. (PNA)

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