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Negros Occidental evacuates people due to 'Verbena'

Published Nov 24, 2025 10:43 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson issued an executive order on Monday, Nov. 24, directing the pre-emptive evacuation of residents in high-risk areas due to the threat of tropical depression “Verbena.”
The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) recommended evacuation of residents in flood-prone, landslide- prone, and storm-surge-prone areas to ensure public safety.
Lacson said that this move is a precautionary measure in view of the expected strong winds and continuous heavy rains from Verbena that may pose grave danger to residents in low-lying and geologically hazardous areas.
“It is imperative to undertake proactive and preventive measures to mitigate the loss of lives and property in light of the imminent threat of the typhoon,” the governor stated.
All city and municipal mayors within the province were directed to evacuate residents residing in flood-prone areas identified and recommended by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) as well as other areas highly susceptible to flooding, landslides, and storm surges as determined by their respective Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (LDRRMCs).
Forced evacuation shall be carried out when voluntary evacuation is refused despite imminent danger.
The PDRRMC will coordinate with all local government units (LGUs) for the proper implementation and shall augment necessary resources, logistics, and personnel support to ensure the safe and orderly conduct of evacuation operations.
It will also work in close coordination with the law enforcement agencies and barangay officials, in the enforcement of evacuation directives and provide immediate assistance to affected residents.
The LGUs shall also activate and prepare designated evacuation centers that are structurally sound and adequately equipped with food, water, medicines, power supply, and sanitation facilities.
The PDRRMC Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has been placed under red alert status on Monday and until weather conditions significantly improve.
Several local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental, including this highly-urbanized city, extended class suspensions on Nov. 25 due to heavy rainfall.
Mayor Greg Gasataya assured that this city and its disaster response team are ready for any eventualities as they continue to monitor the weather.
The City Engineer's Office has deployed teams for preemptive clearing and removal of obstructions in culverts. The city encouraged barangays to make the necessary preparations for rapid response.
Negros Oriental
Gov. Manuel “Chaco” Sagarbarria has ordered the suspension of classes on all levels in public and private schools in Negros Oriental on Tuesday, Nov. 25, due to Verbena.
Sagarbarria encouraged schools to utilize alternative modes of learning to ensure the continuity of education during the suspension period.
“Is imperative to implement precautionary measures, including the cancellation of in-person classes at all levels, to safeguard students, teachers, and school personnel and to mitigate the risks posed by the adverse weather conditions,” Sagarabarria said.
All educational institutions and private offices were enjoined to strictly comply with the order, and take all necessary measures to protect lives and property during this period of inclement weather.

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