DUMAGUETE CITY – Heavy rainfall from severe thunderstorms over the past few days triggered successive landslides and flooding in Bindoy, Negros Oriental, disrupting traffic as clearing operations continued on New Year’s Day. Engr. Wilfur Herrera Jr., head of the Bindoy Disaster Risk Reduction...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued six passengers after a motor banca nearly sank while crossing waters between Negros Oriental and Cebu on Saturday, Dec. 27. A report from the Coast Guard Station (CGS) Negros Oriental said the incident happened off Guihulngan City and near Dumanjug, Cebu....
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental province is conducting weekly price monitoring of commodities during the holiday season, amid a price freeze that excludes Noche Buena items, an official said on Tuesday. Krystle Jade Bato, DTI-Negros Oriental...
BACOLOD CITY - Eight persons were killed and four others were injured after a Suzuki Easyride 4x4 vehicle plunged into a rocky vacant lot on their way to a cemetery in Sitio Tumampon, Barangay Tiguib, Ayungon, Negros Oriental on Saturday, Dec. 13. Police Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the...
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...
BACOLOD CITY – Police have arrested a man in Bayawan City, Negros Oriental for allegedly raping his stepdaughter. The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) said the 38-year-old suspect allegedly raped the minor victim in their home. The warrant of arrest for qualified rape of a...
BACOLOD CITY – A fire hit the old building of the Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital in Dumaguete City on Tuesday night, Nov. 18. Several patients were evacuated to the parking area during the fire. Gov. Manuel “Chaco” Sagarbarria responded to the area and checked affected areas to ensure...
BACOLOD CITY – Search and retrieval operations for the five remaining missing individuals due to typhoon “Tino” in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental province was put on hold on Sunday, Nov. 9, as super typhoon “Uwan” approached. Police Lt. Stephen Polinar, Negros Oriental police spokesperson,...
BACOLOD CITY – The Canlaon City government in Negros Oriental declared a state of calamity on Thursday, Nov. 6, due to extensive damage from typhoon “Tino.” A resolution was approved by the City Council during a session on Thursday upon the request of Mayor Jose Chubasco Cardenas. Widespread...
BACOLOD CITY – Thirteen people were killed and 12 remain missing due to typhoon “Tino” in Negros Oriental. Police Lt. Stephen Polinar, Negros Oriental police spokesperson, said 12 fatalities and all missing were from Canlaon City where flash flood and lahar from Kanlaon Volcano devastated...
Universal Robina Corporation (URC) on Tuesday, Nov. 5, intensified relief efforts for families affected by the accidental release of molasses-based wastewater in Bais, Negros Oriental, while accelerating repairs to a damaged dike. Seawater quality monitoring conducted with the Coast Guard, the...
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental called on the public to notify them of businesses taking advantage of the impact of typhoon ‘’Tino’’ (international name ' 'Kalmaegi ' ') to hike commodity prices. Krystle Jade Bato,...
