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18/09/2024

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16/09/2024

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PIA NEGOR NEWS

Some 491 families in three municipalities and two cities in Negros Oriental were evacuated from their residences due to flooding caused by non-stop rains brought by the southwest monsoon over the weekend.

Based on the data from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), there were 378 households, 491 families or 2, 028 individuals in Siaton, Sta. Catalina, Zamboanguita, Bayawan City, and Canlaon City who were transferred to evacuation centers due to flooding incident in their areas.

Bayawan City had the highest number of families in evacuation sites with 201 families or 1,001 individuals, followed by Siaton town with 146 families or 511 individuals, Sta. Catalina with 122 families or 443 individuals, Canlaon City with 19 families of 65 individuals, and Zamboanguita with three families and eight individuals.

Flooding incidents were recorded in Barangays Nangka-3, Kalumbuyan, San Jose, and Poblacion in Bayawan City, Barangays Albiga, Sumaliring, Canaway, Poblacion 3, Poblacion 4, and Matuyop in Siaton town, Barangays Fatima, San Pedro, Poblacion, and Amio in Sta. Catalina, Barangays Linothangan and Lumapao in Canlaon City, and Barangays Lutoban, Mayabon, and Basak in Zamboanguita.

Another flood incident was reported in Basay but as of today, Sept. 16, the PDRRMO said the flood has subsided in the said town.

Incidents of landslides were also recorded in four barangays in Bayawan City, two barangays in Sta. Catalina, one each in Mabinay, Valencia, and Siaton.

Personnel from local government units (LGUs) in Dauin, Bayawan City, Canlaon City, and Ayungon have started clearing roads from fallen trees and other debris triggered by the torrential rains.

There is also one casualty reported to PDRRMO due to the inclement weather. A body of a person identified from Siaton was seen floating off Apo island and was retrieved by the authorities.

Members of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) convened this morning, September 16, and discussed damage reports brought by the southwest monsoon and monitoring of the current weather condition.

The Provincial Government of Negros Oriental deployed augmentation of resources including food and non-food items, emergency response vehicles including heavy equipment and personnel to assist LGUs in their calamity response efforts.

Some 150 family food packs and 150 hygiene kits were distributed by the provincial government to evacuees in Apolinario Quisay Gymnasium in Siaton town.

Negros Oriental Gov. Manuel “Chaco” Sagarbarria said classes in all levels, in both public and private schools in the province, remain suspended today while work in government offices have resumed except in Canlaon City, Bayawan City, Zamboanguita, Siaton, Sta. Catalina and Basay.

(Photos courtesy of Ibayaw Bayawan page and PDRRM NegOr Facebook account)

15/09/2024

Look: EO #52
Classes in all levels in both public and private institutions still suspended on September 16, 2024
Back to work for government offices EXCEPT the cities of Canlaon and Bayawan and the municipalities of Basay, Sta. Catalina, Siaton and Zamboanguita.

04/09/2024

ARBURETUM NOW OPEN IN VALENCIA

In a bid to ensure the survival of threatened Philippine trees, Silliman University and First Gen-owned Energy Development Corporation (EDC) launched an arboretum within the premises of the Center for Tropical Conservation Studies (CENTROP) on September 4, 2024.

The arboretum, will house a collection of endangered native tree species. Through BINHI, EDC's banner environment program, EDC will be providing Silliman University native tree seedlings along with technical assistance in their maintenance.

As of today an additional of 130 seedlings were planted. A total of 330 trees planted since 2022 and 25 species out of the targeted 60.

SU CENTROP in Palinpinon, Valencia is a 19 hectares of land also being used as a field laboratory for the university students. It also house several endemic spotted deer and warthogs.

With reports from EDC PR

04/09/2024

P20 salary increase soon?

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) has considered a P20 salary wage increase across the board in Negros Oriental after a PUBLIC HEARING on MINIMUM WAGE ADJUSTMENT AND WAGE RECLASSIFICATION at bethel Guest House on September 3, Tuesday.

03/09/2024

IN EVERYTHING, GIVE THANKS

The Dumaguete City Police conducted a thanksgiving mass recently together with the personnel.

PLTCOL DON RICHMON T CONAG, COP, Dumaguete City Police Station, sees that it is fitting and gratifying to offer thanks to GOD through a Holy Mass for blessings received.

A Monthly Conference with the personnel and staff followed after.

Via Dumaguete Pulis

01/09/2024

1.7M WORTH OF SUSPECTED SHABU SEIZED

A 57 year old suspect was arrested at Prk Makugihon, Brgy. Camanjac, Dumaguete City around 3 in the early morning of August 30, Friday.

An estimated weight of 250 grams of suspected Shabu with street value of about Php 1,700,000.00 was confiscated by the PNP Dumaguete Drug Enforcement Unit and other personnel from NOPPO. RAB

01/09/2024

DAL UY 😁

Dal-uy, a festival of hope from the Japanese tradition. This is also celebrated every year by Foundation University Dumaguete City as part of their founding anniversary.

photo courtesy Choy Gallarde

01/09/2024

29/08/2024

20/08/2024

HIBALAG 2024 @ Silliman University

Celebrate the 123rd Silliman University Founder’s Day at Ravello Field nightly showcasing the different exciting booths presented by the different colleges. HIBALAG is a local dialect of to “Meet.

This year’s theme is “Today’s Treasures, Tomorrow’s Traditions: Cherishing Silliman’s Gifts“

Happy Founder’s Day ❤️❤️❤️

16/08/2024

All for One

Dumaguete Chief of Police PLTCOL DON RICHMON T CONAG met with the police chiefs of the different municipalities surrounding the capital City to enhance crime prevention in the said localities.

The collaboration will strengthen the police forces of Sibulan, Valencia, Bacong and the City of Dumaguete. RAB

14/08/2024

6AM-6PM Brownout: AMLAN to SIATON

Scheduled power interruption in parts of Negros Oriental on Sunday, August 18, 2024.

Time: 6:00AM-6:00PM

Affected: NORECO II (Pulantubig, Bagacay, Dauin and Siaton Substations)

Reason: Maintenance activities along the Amlan - Siaton 69kV line.

Specific affected areas are determined by the electric cooperative including DUMAGUETE. NGCP will exert all efforts to restore power earlier or as scheduled.

12/08/2024

Don’t panic it’s Organic?

1.6M worth of ma*****na plants rooted out in Bayawan

About 8,000 stalks of fully grown Ma*****na Plants were rooted out in Sitio Santol, Barangay Manduao, Bayawan City, Negros Oriental but the Personnel of Bayawan City Police Station on August 11, Saturday at around 9:15 PM.

Police report said, the troops were in the area to serve a Warrant of Arrest in the said Barangay when they chance upon the said plantation.

The police added that due to the distance and unfavorable terrain, the seized ma*****na plants were destroyed on-site during the operation with proper documentation. A sample of which were brought for laboratory examination, chemical analysis, and proper disposition. RAB

27/07/2024

Thunderstorm Advisory No. 15 - Bohol Radar
Issued at 05:52 PM, Saturday, July 27, 2024

Moderate to heavy (5.5-7.5 liters/meter² per hour) rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over
(Carcar, Oslob);

Oriental (Sibulan, Amlan, San Jose, Valencia, Dumaguete City, Bacong, Dauin, Zamboanguita);
within 30 minutes to an hour.

The above conditions are being experienced in (Ginatilan, Samboan, Portion of Barili, Portion of Sibonga, Boljoon, Santander);

Oriental (Bais City, Tanjay City, Portion of Bayawan City, Portion of Pamplona); which may persist within 1 to 2 hours.

All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards which include flash floods and landslides. Keep monitoring for updates.

18/07/2024

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17/07/2024

PDRRMC/LDRRMD-Negor/VISAYAS PRSD:

Rainfall Advisory No. 12

Issued at 8:00 PM, Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Weather System: Low Pressure Area

Light to moderate with at times heavy (2.5-4.5 with occasional 7.5-15 liters/meter² per hour) rains are affecting over Mabinay, Manjuyod, Bais City, Bayawan City, Basay, Santa Catalina, Pamplona, Tanjay City, Amlan, San Jose, Valencia, Sibulan, Dumaguete City, Dauin, Bacong, Zamboanguita, and Siaton which may continue for 2 to 3 hours and may affect nearby areas.

The public and the disaster risk reduction and management council concerned are advised to monitor the weather condition.
For info and guidance.

MTE, LDRRMD Operations Center

17/07/2024

Instant waterfalls in Valencia

The Beauty of DEMETRIA “ETRING” WATERFALLS instant after a heavy rainfall in Valencia Negros Oriental.

The name of the falls was attributed by a house nearby owned by Demetria "Etring" Pastias, the uploader said. This can be found in Barangay Pulangbato, Valencia near the sulfur vents.

Long Exposure Photography by Cj Capariño

Long Exposure Photography
Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/BmaPubqCiABnoGR4/?

14/07/2024

LOOK: TRUMP SHOT AT RALLY

Former President Donald Trump was swarmed by Secret Service agents and rushed off stage as possible shots were heard during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.

There appeared to be blood on his right ear as he was being taken off stage, as Trump was seen mouthing "fight" and pumping his fist.

A shooter is dead, Butler County District Attorney Richard A. Goldinger told ABC News. One bystander is "confirmed dead," and "possibly a second" bystander is dead as well, Goldinger added.

The incident is being investigated as a possible assassination attempt, officials briefed on the situation told ABC News.

Via ABC NEWS

Read more: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/RO0dwu

05/07/2024

Congratulations to Silliman University Volleyball Team Players: Samantha Sagarbarria (Gov. Manuel Chaco Sagarbarria’s daughter) and Alyssa Magcanta as the new recruits for the Dela Salle University Lady Spikers (Women’s Volleyball Team) 2024!

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04/07/2024

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03/07/2024

PREGNANT MOM DEAD IN MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT

A seven months pregnant mother lost her life after the motorcycle she was riding crashed along the National Highway, Brgy. Dungo-an, Manjuyod, Negros Oriental at 8:30 this morning, Wednesday, July 3. The victim was identified as “Shogie” 30 and a resident of the said area.

Police initial investigation said that the victim was on the way to the barangay health center with husband when it accidentally collided a white L300 van driven by “Benedict John” of Sitio Canday-ong, Brgy. Calindagan, Dumaguete City.

She was taken to the Manjuyod Rural Health Center but was declared dead on arrival. RAB