Two members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were killed during an intense clash with government soldiers recently in Sablayan. The encounter took place after concerned citizens reported the communist group’s presence in Sitio Pasigue, Brgy. Malisbong. According to Captain Ersel Filipinas of the Armed Forces of the Philippines 68th Infantry Battalion, the troops engaged… Read More 2 NPA rebels killed in clash in Sablayan
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has allocated P437.5 million in emergency loans to assist over 18,000 individuals affected by calamities nationwide, including those affected by the power crisis in Occidental Mindoro. GSIS President and General Manager, Wick Veloso, emphasized the importance of providing financial assistance to those affected by disasters and the power crisis.… Read More GSIS allocates P437.5M in emergency loan for Occidental Mindoro, Agusan del Sur
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Mimaropa announced Wednesday it is launching an independent investigation into the murder of radio broadcaster Cresenciano Aldovino Bunduquin in Calapan City. Bunduquin was shot multiple times outside his store in Barangay Sta. Isabel on the morning of May 31, Wednesday, by two men on a motorcycle, according to a… Read More CHR launches probe into killing of Buduquin
The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) has shared the primary benefits of organic farming discussed during the recently concluded Farmer Field School (FFS) on Corn Production in Barangay Tubili in Paluan. The FFS, which lasted for a month, aimed to train farmers on sustainable farming methods. According to Elsa Reyes, District 1 Corn Coordinator… Read More Occidental Mindoro promotes organic farming
The City Government of Calapan has underwent an assessment of governance being conducted annually by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). The annual Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) Regional Validation was conducted on Monday, May 29, in Calapan City. Several factors were considered in determining the SGLG, including financial administration and… Read More Calapan City undergoes DILG’s good governance evaluation
Radio broadcaster Cresenciano Aldovino Bunduquin, 50, was fatally shot by unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle in Calapan City, police said. The incident happened at around 4:20 a.m. in Barangay Santa Isabel, Calapan City, the Police Regional Office Mimaropa reported. Bunduquin was the owner of MUX online radio in Calapan City, and host of the program… Read More Radio broadcaster shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Calapan City
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported a minor earthquake with a magnitude of Ms 3.0 in Paluan, Occidental Mindoro. The earthquake occurred at 1:37 a.m., with the epicenter located at approximately six kilometers south-southwest of Paluan. The depth of focus was recorded at 29 kilometers, and the origin was determined to be… Read More Minor quake strikes Paluan
Typhoon Betty weakened into a severe tropical storm as it continued its northward movement, according to the latest advisory from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued at 5 a.m. on Thursday, June 1. Its center was estimated to be located at approximately 505 kilometers northeast of Itbayat, Batanes, moving northward at… Read More Severe Tropical Storm Betty weakens as it moves away from PH
Typhoon “Betty” continues to maintain its strength as it accelerates northeastward over the sea east-northeast of Batanes, according to the latest advisory from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). As of the 11 a.m. advisory on Wednesday, May 31, Typhoon Betty’s eye is estimated to be located at approximately 375 km east… Read More Betty maintains strength, Signal No. 2 raised over Batanes
Mayor Angelina Lynn Tria suspended operations in both government and private offices in Mamburao on Wednesday, May 31, in response to the adverse weather conditions caused by Typhoon Betty. The directive aims to ensure the safety and well-being of the community as the effects of the southwest monsoon intensify, posing potential risks such as heavy… Read More Mamburao mayor orders closure of public, private offices due to bad weather
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