DENR donates goods to tremor victims, too

Secretary Ramon Paje of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources turned over recently 104 boxes of relief goods to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council operations center at the Lamberto Macias Sports and Cultural Complex, Capitol Area, Dumaguete City. Eduardo Inting of the provincial DENR office accompanied by Community and Environment Management Officer continue reading : DENR donates goods to tremor victims, too

Quake death toll rises

The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council in Negros Oriental said yesterday that the earthquake death toll has risen to 48, with 61  persons still missing, as of Tuesday. Of the fatalities, 23 were reported in Guihulngan City, nine in La Libertad, eight in Jimalalud, three in Tayasan, two each in Ayungon and Manjuyod, continue reading : Quake death toll rises

Dam caused rockslide?

Gov. Roel Degamo has ordered a thorough environmental probe on the alleged giant “rockslide” from Valencia caused by the collapse of a certain earth dam, which sent tons of flood water and giant rocks down the river ways, ripping apart anything that stood on its way. 

Authorities prevent ‘gold rush’ in Siaton

…..SUSPEND QUARRY OPERATIONS Government officials are trying to avert a “gold rush” in a remote barangay in Siaton, Negros Oriental. This was after the reported presence of raw gold traces in the area that could attract the attention of enterprising businessmen or individuals who could endanger the lives of small-scale miners. Gov.  Roel Degamo and Siaton continue reading : Authorities prevent ‘gold rush’ in Siaton

Negros Oriental turns 122

TheProvinceofNegros Orientalturned 122 this year after it became independent in January 1, 1890 by virtue of a Royal Decree issued by the King of Spain. Negros Oriental Governor Roel Ragay Degamo led the simple but meaningful celebration which was also attended by the members of the Sanguniang Panlaalwigan, city and municipal mayors, representatives from the continue reading : Negros Oriental turns 122