DAILY STAR: Negros Oriental

Dumaguete Mayor Manuel Sagarbarria placed on red alert the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council to be able to respond to any disasters arising from Tropical Storm Ramon that is expected to hit parts of Central Visayas, including Negros, today.

In an emergency meeting yesterday afternoon, the DRRMC, headed by Randy Saldua, reviewed rescue and other equipment necessary, and placed its search-and-rescue team and all available vehicles and transportation on standby-alert in the event of evacuation.

Barangay officials have been warned to help disseminate information and updates on “Ramon”, while the city government called on those residing along the banks of the Banica River and coastal villages to take pre-emptive measures such as early evacuation.

Candle-lighting for
peace slated
BY MARICAR ARANAS

Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo yesterday said he will give his full support to the Candle Lighting for Peace at the Freedom Park grounds in Dumaguete City set at 6 p.m. on Nov. 11.

The activity is spearheaded by the People Power Volunteers for Reform to show support to the peace negotiation between the Communist Party of the Philippines, New People’s Army and the National Democratic Front and the government in Norway.

Eugene Quirante, representing PPVR Negros Oriental, said in a meeting with Degamo that the activity intends to convey the message of support to the government for a lasting peace between the CPP-NPA-NDF.

Malacañang declares Oct. 21
non-working day in Oriental
BY MARICAR ARANAS

Malacañang has issued Proclamation No. 255 declaring October 21, a special non-working day in Negros Oriental, in line with the 6th Buglasan Festival celebration of the province to give Negrense to celebrate and participate in the occasion.

Presidential Proclamation No. 255 was signed by Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr. The declaration was read during the regular session at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan.

The SP had earlier passed a resolution requesting the President to declare October 21 as special non-working holiday for the province.

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