After a two-year on-the-job training, performing a job that he did not aspire for in 2010, Gov. Roel Degamo obtained an overwhelming mandate from Oriental Negrenses in last Monday’s election. Garnering 212,252 votes, Degamo beat closest rival Josy Sy-Limkaichong (LP) by 50,891 votes and Gary Teves (NPC) by 63,648 votes.

Except for the unsavory radio commentaries we had to endure for the last several months, Negros Oriental just saw one spectacular election. We were practically looking at a fight between David and two Goliaths. Amid all the rumors that some political parties were spending millions for the voters, the weakest candidate in terms of resources continue reading : Vox populi

Governor Roel Degamo obtained a fresh mandate from Negros Oriental residents after he was proclaimed on May 17 by the provincial board of canvassers as the winner in the heated gubernatorial race. Degamo of PDP-Laban won overwhelmingly with 212,252 votes defeating his two known political and economic giant- rivals in Negros Oriental — 1st district continue reading : NegOr gov gets fresh mandate

The Provincial Board of Canvassers proclaimed Roel Degamo of PDP-Laban and Edward Mark Macias of Liberal Party, as winning governor and vice governor of Negros Oriental, respectively, at 4 p.m. yesterday, after four days of canvassing with snags that slowed down the post-elections process.

The provincial command of the Philippine National Police has activated Task Force Amio to investigate the burning of  heavy equipment in Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental, recently.

Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo said President Benigno Aquino was fed with the wrong information on the use of the P480 million calamity funds in the province.

Anchored on this year’s Palarong Pambansa theme, “Sports: Road to Peace and Progress,” the Department of Education and the Provincial Government of Negros Oriental vow to put more emphasis  on the values the national sports competition can instill to participating athletes.

Secretary Armin Luistro said Sunday the Department of Education is giving special attention to what the Palarong Pambansa can contribute to achieving peace in Mindanao. The national government wants the Palaro to be a vehicle to achieve peace, even if it is taking place in Negros Oriental, as peace must be the concern of everybody, continue reading : ‘Palaro vehicle to achieve peace’

The Department of Education has completed the preparations for the 2013 Palarong Pambansa and is all set to kick off the national sporting event in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental tomorrow, April 21. DepEd Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC said that all necessary arrangements have been secured. “Every year, we aim to make the Palarong Pambansa continue reading : DepEd, Negros Oriental ready to open 2013 Palarong Pambansa

Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo said yesterday he will request the Land Transportation Office for a moratorium in the implementation of the mandatory helmet law in Dumaguete City during the Palarong Pambansa meet from April 21 to 27.