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CALAPAN CITY — The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Occidental Mindoro on Tuesday formally placed the province under a state of calamity over damage caused by the southwest monsoon and by Tropical…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — A municipal councilor of Puerto Galera has asked the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to intervene after he was barred from delivering his…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Four fishermen were arrested Wednesday, Aug. 12, after they were caught using an air compressor as a breathing apparatus while allegedly engaged in illegal fishing…
Police in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, have dismissed claims of a ransacked home and found no signs of foul play or forced entry in the death of an elderly man, following initial investigations.
Calapan City in Oriental Mindoro will revert to its regular 5-day workweek starting July 20, following a notable drop in petroleum prices. Mayor Paulino Salvador Leachon announced the adjustment, citing the improved fuel costs.
Parts of Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, are scheduled to experience a two-hour emergency power interruption on July 4 as the Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative Inc. carries out corrective works.
A necropsy performed on a false killer whale found dead in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, revealed a fracture in its middle ear bone, a condition that likely impaired its navigation abilities.
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Residents of this city were urged to take extra precautions against extreme heat after the city recorded a heat index of 44°C at 11 a.m.
Authorities in Calapan City, Philippines, successfully apprehended the province's fourth most wanted individual following a coordinated manhunt operation, marking a significant achievement for regional peace and order efforts.
The Department of Agriculture in the Philippines has begun distributing P2,345 in cash assistance to over 3,000 farmers and fishers in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) issued a heat index alert for several areas, with Calapan City reaching a dangerous 42°C. Residents are warned to take precautions against the extreme heat.
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Philippine Ports Authority–Port Management Office (PPA-PMO) Mindoro has implemented a four-day compressed workweek as part of government efforts to promote energy…
Authorities in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, issued an advisory after the heat index hit a dangerous 44°C on Saturday afternoon, prompting calls for residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses.
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is continuing its investigation into a passenger vessel that ran aground off Lubang on Sunday, as the ship’s operator issued a public…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The elderly once overlooked and abandoned took center stage in a moving Holy Week celebration at the Hapag Aruga Foundation, where they were honored through the…
Residents of Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, have been warned of mounting health risks as the heat index soared to a sweltering 41 degrees Celsius, prompting local disaster officials to raise an “extreme caution” advisory.
CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — “We are slowly but surely winning the drug war.” Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said this in a press briefing in this city on…
Residents of Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, are advised to take precautions as the heat index is expected to reach 31 degrees Celsius, according to PAGASA, despite falling below the 'danger' level.
CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — Forty years after millions of Filipinos gathered along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (Edsa) in a historic show of peaceful resistance, a Catholic college
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Eight crew members, including the captain, of landing craft tank (LCT) “PMI 3,” escaped unhurt after the motorized banca they were riding capsized off Looc, Romblon.
Three children, aged six and eight, drowned in the coastal area of Sitio Proper, Barangay Navotas, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, on Thursday afternoon. They were with their parent at the time of the incident.
Over 2,600 residents in Zambales were evacuated as persistent habagat rains continued to affect Luzon, with Metro Manila and six other areas under an orange rainfall warning. Additionally, three barangays in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, remain impassable due to continued flooding from the prevailing bad weather.
Police in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, arrested the city's sixth most wanted suspect as part of an intensified campaign against wanted fugitives.
Police in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, arrested the province's top most wanted fugitive, who faces eight alleged statutory rape charges, after tracking him down in Barangay Sta. Isabel.
Over a hundred persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the Calapan City district jail in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, received free tuberculosis (TB) and HIV screening as part of health and well-being measures.
An autopsy of the humpback whale known as 'Timmy,' which stranded off a Danish island, has been completed, confirming it was female. While specialists conducted the examination to ascertain the animal's sex, the exact cause of its death remains undetermined, with some questions still unanswered.
Calapan City in Oriental Mindoro recorded a 'danger' heat index of 44°C, following previous reports of 42°C, while Taytay, Rizal also experienced extreme heat with a 51.07°C heat index, indicating ongoing severe conditions across various Philippine cities.
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Gov. Humerlito “Bonz” Dolor has given independent power producers (IPPs) until May 31 to resolve operational issues and begin full operations, warning that their…
Leaders from church, government, and business sectors are set to gather on Thursday, April 30, for the inaugural Renew Mindoro Investments Summit in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, aiming to accelerate renewable energy development on the island.
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Oriental Mindoro is preparing to hold a job fair on May 1st in Calapan City for the 124th Labor Day.
Residents of Calapan City have been advised to take precautions due to intense heat, which is also expected to cause low water pressure and discoloration in parts of the city.
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Mimaropa has implemented a hybrid work arrangement as part of government efforts to conserve energy amid rising global oil…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The forest fire that hit Mount Halcon has been officially declared “fire out” as of 3 p.m.
The Our Lady Mother of Divine Providence Abbey in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, has become a significant spiritual retreat where pilgrims seek healing and solace, with artists and participants also gathering for a reflective Holy Week Art Retreat.
CALAPAN CITY—A class suit filed by fisherfolk seeking accountability for the 2023 oil spill in the Verde Island Passage (VIP) had moved forward after the Regional Trial Court (RTC) here had…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will be procuring drones to help patrol the country’s waters in a bid to curb the illegal drug trade. “I think the best approach here is we have to go to higher technology to eliminate the problem,” DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The provincial government of Oriental Mindoro has announced new operating hours for key tourism offices and facilities starting Monday in line with energy…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Oriental Mindoro has the highest number of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) cases in the Mimaropa (Mindoro Occidental and Oriental, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan) reg
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — A total of 44,003 children aged 6 to 59 months in Oriental Mindoro have been vaccinated against measles and rubella as the province continues its Measles-Rubella…
Flooding has been reported in 23 barangays in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, leading to the evacuation of 739 residents, as rains from the southwest monsoon continue to affect the area.
The Sto. Niño Cathedral in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, will temporarily close from July 28 to 31 for renovations to its new sanctuary, in preparation for the SOLTARE Cup XVII and a canonical elevation.
The Calapan City government in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, announced it will launch its 911 Emergency Hotline in September to enhance emergency response services for residents.
A representative from Oriental Mindoro has requested the Maritime Industry Authority to direct shipping companies to lower fares on the Calapan City-Batangas route. The lawmaker cited reasons for the proposed rollback.
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (ORMECO) is requesting the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to approve a power adjustment in its generation charge.
Authorities in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, arrested two alleged high-value drug suspects, a bus conductor and driver, seizing approximately P374,000 worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation.
Calapan City in Mindoro recorded a 'danger' heat index of 42°C, while Taytay, Rizal residents were warned as the heat index reached 51.07°C on Thursday, indicating extreme heat conditions in various Philippine cities.
Donald Trump's recent rhetoric, including threats of tariffs and criticism of European defense spending, has caused new turbulence for EU and NATO security alliances. His statements are prompting discussions about Europe's ability to defend itself and its trade relations.
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (CDRRMD) on Thursday warned residents of dangerous heat levels after the heat index in Calapan reached 43…
Cavite is expected to reach a 'danger' level heat index on Tuesday, while Calapan City has already recorded a 'danger' heat index of 42°C. These alerts indicate extremely high temperatures posing health risks in the affected areas.
Residents of Calapan City in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, have been warned of dangerous heat levels after the heat index reached 40 degrees Celsius. The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department urged precautions.
A man was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, leading to the seizure of over P73,000 worth of suspected shabu.
Several regions in the Philippines, including Calapan City and Northern Samar, are experiencing or bracing for 'danger' level heat indices on Monday, with three areas reaching 42ºC or above. The state weather bureau also forecasts danger level heat indices for San Jose, Occidental Mindoro and Dumangas, Iloilo on Tuesday, April 7, prompting authorities to urge residents to take extra precautions.
A fire of undetermined origin destroyed a construction company's warehouse, office, and canteen, along with at least nine nearby houses in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, just before the end of Fire Prevention Month.
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juan Victor “Jonvic” Remulla on Friday (March 13) clarified that the methamphetamine hydrochloride, or…
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Authorities in Lubang have ordered the suspension of all sea travel starting Saturday, March 14, due to rough sea conditions caused by the northeast monsoon, locally known as amihan. In a memorandum issued on Thursday, Lubang Mayor Michael Orayani announced the implementation of a “no-sail policy” covering all types of
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck off Abra de Ilog town in Occidental Mindoro early Monday morning, according to state seismologists. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported the quake occurred at 5:59 a.m., with its epicenter 11 kilometers northwest of Abra de Ilog at a depth of 111