The Philippine Army has raised P2 million for the earthquake victims in Negros Oriental, representing the one-day subsistence allowance of its 80,000-strong soldiers, its regional spokesman, Capt. Reylan Java, said. Java said the amount was used for the purchase of P2 million worth of relief goods, which include mineral water, noodles and biscuits, among others, continue reading : Army troopers give1-day allowance
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
Water filtration system arrives in Neg. Oriental
Officials of the Local Water Utilities Administration arrived in Negros Oriental recently to assess the extent of the damage to various water districts in areas badly hit by the recent tremor. LWUA chairman Rene Villa said they have to make a personal assessment and not just rely on what is being reported in the media, continue reading : Water filtration system arrives in Neg. Oriental
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
President tells Degamo: Be on top of the situation
President Benigno Aquino III directed Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo yesterday morning to be on top of the situation in the ongoing relief operations for earthquake-stricken areas in the first district. The President called up Degamo past 10 a.m. yesterday to ask for updates, after receiving reports that relief operations are a bit slow, and continue reading : President tells Degamo: Be on top of the situation
Death toll in Neg.Or. quake reaches 42, PDRRMC reports
The number of casualties from the Magnitude 6.9 earthquake that rocked northern Negros Oriental rose to 42 as of Sunday, a report from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said. The report as of 6 p.m. Sunday said that of the 42 dead, 17 were from Guihulngan City, nine from La Libertad, eight continue reading : Death toll in Neg.Or. quake reaches 42, PDRRMC reports
Army search, retrieval operations on
The newly installed commander of the Army’s 3rd Infantry Division based in Camp Peralta, Jamindan, Capiz vowed to continue the search and retrieval operations in two landslide incidents in Negros Oriental. During his visits in Negros Oriental yesterday, Maj. Gen. Jose Mabanta Jr, who recently assumed as the commander of the Army’s 3rd Infantry Division, continue reading : Army search, retrieval operations on
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