Tag: Bacolod

Dec192021 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

3 vessels run aground, no oil spill danger: PCG

PCG photoThree vessels ran aground during Typhoon "Odette" but no oil spills were detected, the Philippine Coast Guard reported Sunday, October 19.The LCT Citic 102 was discovered aground at the stern in the vicinity of the Petron pipeline in Barangay Banago, Bacolod, on Saturday, December 18.An underwater ocular inspection by the firm's diver showed that the vessel is sitting on top of Petron's receiving pipeline, the PCG said.The captain of the vessel was told to loosen anchor to avoid damaging the pipeline.The M/T Mary Queen of Hope was also discovered aground at Camponames Bay in Barangay Maricalum, Sipalay City, Saturday afternoon.The vessel left the BREDCO Port anchorage area in Bacolod City on December 15 for Sipalay City to seek shelter from typhoon "Odette"...

Dec192021 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Negros NPA instructed to help typhoon hit allies

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Romeo Subaldo photoAll units of the New People's Army Negros Island Regional Operational Command have been instructed to focus all efforts in helping the people affected by typhoon Odette within the territory of each guerrilla front, Ka Juanito Magbanua, NPA Apolinario Gatmaitan Command spokesperson, said.Based on the instructions of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), the NPA units were instructed to organize and mobilize the people collectively in repairing destroyed houses, farms and other sources of livelihood and take heed of public health, he said.“On the other hand, all units must be alert against enemy plans to sabotage our relief and rehabilitation efforts and launch defensive actions if enemy attacks cannot be avoided and NPA units are put in danger,” Magban...

Dec192021 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Pimentel says Pacquiao to help typhoon victims, too

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Senator Koko Pimentel with wife, Kathryna, (3rd and 4th from left, seated) with former Mayor Monico Puentevella (2nd from left, seated) and family.*PDP Laban president, Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel, said presidential aspirant Manny Pacquiao will help the victims of typhoon "Odette".Pimentel and his wife, Kathryna Yu-Pimentel, were in Bacolod Sunday, December 19, for the 50th wedding anniversary of former Bacolod representative and mayor Monico Puentevella and his wife, Josefa.He is sure Pacquiao will send help to the typhoon victims of Negros Occidental and Bacolod City, Pimentel said." Let us not loose hope, we will help each other. We in the camp of Senator Manny Pacquiao are ready to help and are already helping the victims of Typhoon Odette," Pimentel said.Pacq...

Dec192021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Albee assures Bacolod’s ‘renaissance’

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Bacolod mayoral aspirant Alfredo “Albee” Benitez said corruption, power, water, garbage collection, among others, will be things of the past under his administration with competent leadership and clean governance.“Our vision and platform are clear. This administration will be program based. We will deliver these services promptly and efficiently,” said Benitez, who marks his birthday Monday, December 20.“We will make sure that we will deal with housing, health, peace and order, infrastructure, education and all the others will come into play,” Benitez said.He assured that the clamour that brought him to this fight does not go unnoticed. He said it further fuels his passion to serve and lead, and through this he called on his supporters to create a ripple of kindness so it can e...

Dec172021 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Close to 5,000 evacuated but no deaths in Bacolod

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Ronnie Baldonado photoBacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia said Friday, December 17, that despite the fury unleashed by Super Typhoon "Odette" late Thursday evening until the wee hours of Friday, no fatalities were reported nor injuries inflicted on Bacolodnons."We thank the good Lord Almighty for sparing our people from such harm," he said."We also saw that our decision to assert the conduct of pre-emptive evacuations of families living in high risk areas such as low-lying communities and along shorelines and near bodies of water, saved lives. It was the first time that we evacuated this many pre-emptively in the wake of a typhoon," Leonardia said.He called for prayers for neighboring local government units hardest hit by typhoon, particularly those in the central and southern p...

Dec172021 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Guv appeals for help

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San Carlos DRRMO photoNegros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson on Friday, December, 17, appealed to the private sector for help for the Typhoon "Odette" victims."If you are thinking of helping the typhoon victims I would suggest that food would be appreciated, especially rice," said Lacson, who was holding office at the typhoon response command center at the Panaad Stadium in Bacolod City."The province is willing to connect you to these affected individuals for your contribution," he said."Due to the extent of the damage caused by Super Typhoon 'Odette,' I appeal to those who can share your kind assistance with your fellow Negrenses," Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer also appealed.Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz said the donation center is at the Negros Occidental...

Dec172021 by Nico DelfinNo Comments

4,986 ka mga indibidwal gin-evacuate sa Bacolod bangud sang Bagyo Odette

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Humalin pa sang kaagahon nga ginakaayo sang amay nga si Jonie Daulong ang ila naguba nga balay sa Barangay Estefania sa Bacolod.Istorya ni Daulong, diutayan na lang siya mapilpilan sang puno sang doldol nga natumba sa ila puluy-an sang magwaswas ang mabaskog nga hangin tuga sang Bagyo Odette.Maayo na lang suno sa iya nga wala maigo ang iya mag-iloy nga nagakatulog sang matabo ang insidente pasado las onse kagab-i.Nag-agum naman siya sang magagmay nga pilas sa lawas kag tuhod."Ang ginsiguro ko lang ang akon mga kabataan nga indi maipit," siling pa ni Daulong.Ang pamilya ni Daulong ang temporaryo nga nagpaligad sang gab-i sa sulod sang panel van.Pero kaina sang aga sila ang nakabalhin na sa puluy-an sang iya utod.Magluwas kay Daulong, may pila pa ka mga pamilya an...

Dec172021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Photo of the Day (December 17, 2021)

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Typhoon “Odette” flooded most of Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, Friday, December 17.*Kalaw Studios photo

Dec172021 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Dinosaur falls

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Cano Tan points to his toppled dinosaur.*Typhoon "Odette" toppled the "tallest dinosaur" in Asia at Campuestohan Highland Resort in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, its owner Ricardo "Cano" Tan said.The typhoon also toppled several attractions at the resort causing substantial damage, he said."But let the damage not dampen our spirit. I will pull her up, raise her, and we will rise together", Tan said.He asked fellow Bacolodnons to take this as an example of human resilience."We will rise together after enduring the wrath of Odette,” he said.*