Category: Mindoro News

Schools close in 4 Occidental Mindoro towns amid flood warnings

Classes from pre-school through Grade 12 have been suspended today, August 30, in four towns in Occidental Mindoro due to flood threats exacerbated by the enhanced southwest monsoon and Super Typhoon Goring. The towns of Paluan, Abra de Ilog, Mamburao, and Santa Cruz are on orange alert, indicating expected heavy rainfall and potential flooding, according… Read More Schools close in 4 Occidental Mindoro towns amid flood warnings

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Over 1,500 rescued from 11 flooded barangay in Sablayan

Around 1,600 individuals were evacuated from 11 flooded barangays in Sablayan, as Typhoon Goring and the southwest monsoon brought heavy rainfall to the province. Continuous rainfall had caused water levels in the villages to rise rapidly, according to the Philippine Coast Guard District Southern Tagalog. Members of the Coast Guard Sub Station in Sablayan rescued… Read More Over 1,500 rescued from 11 flooded barangay in Sablayan

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Small craft trips in Occidental Mindoro suspended

The Philippine Coast Guard’s Coast Guard Station Occidental Mindoro has suspended trips of small vessels as a gale warning is in effect in the seaboards of Southern Luzon on August 28. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) in a sea travel advisory said Gale Warning Nr 7 has been raised, indicating the… Read More Small craft trips in Occidental Mindoro suspended

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Bansud High wins medals at World Robot Games

The Philippine Robotics Team from Bansud National High School — Regional Science High School for MIMAROPA clinched multiple medals at the prestigious World Robot Games Thailand Championship held on August 19-20. The team proudly brought home multiple accolades: Apart from the awardees, the Philippine delegates also included Ariane Grace Yadao, Ethan Coloma, Kowe Alcosin, Denisse… Read More Bansud High wins medals at World Robot Games

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Oriental Mindoro’s disabled and displaced benefit from DOLE internship

Despite facing personal challenges, Roilan G. Lingon did not let his disability deter him from securing meaningful employment. He tried his luck with the Government Internship Program (GIP) of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on August 16th of the current year. Roilan expressed his gratitude to DOLE for accepting him as a beneficiary… Read More Oriental Mindoro’s disabled and displaced benefit from DOLE internship

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DA clusters corn farmers in Occidental Mindoro for support, production boost

To further enhance and improve the production and income of corn farmers, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is launching a “clustering” initiative, grouping these farmers together. The DA said this step aims to expedite and simplify the delivery of assistance and services from the government to the formed corn farmer groups. “Whenever these groups need… Read More DA clusters corn farmers in Occidental Mindoro for support, production boost

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Free cleft lip, cleft palate surgeries offered in Oriental Mindoro

Residents of Oriental Mindoro with cleft lip and cleft palate conditions are set to benefit from a free surgery initiative, according to an announcement by the Gloria Municipal Gazette. The medical outreach, scheduled to be held at the Oriental Mindoro Southern District Hospital in Brgy. Odiong, Roxas, is a collaborative effort between the Ruel Foundation,… Read More Free cleft lip, cleft palate surgeries offered in Oriental Mindoro

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Tulfo pushes for one-strike policy and stronger liability for abusive employers

In response to a disturbing case of maltreatment against a domestic worker, Senator Idol Raffy Tulfo has proposed a one-strike policy and increased criminal liability for abusive employers. This move seeks to address and reduce the growing concerns surrounding the mistreatment of kasambahays, or domestic workers, in the Philippines. The senator’s proposal came during the… Read More Tulfo pushes for one-strike policy and stronger liability for abusive employers

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Senators slam barangay captain for alleged negligence in Elvie Vergara abuse case

Senators on Tuesday, August 22, lambasted barangay captain Jimmy Patal of Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro, accusing him of negligence in his handling of the case involving Elvie Vergara, a 44-year-old domestic worker who alleged abuse from her employers. During a hearing of the Senate committee on justice and human rights on August 22, Vergara testified about… Read More Senators slam barangay captain for alleged negligence in Elvie Vergara abuse case

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