Talisay City Cancels Classes!

 

Talisay City Mayor Samsam Gullas posted the announcement:

"After talking with our DepEd Superintendent, Dr. Arden Monisit, we’ve decided to cancel face-to-face classes today.

Sorry for the late notice—we needed time to discuss with our disaster response team. Based on Pagasa’s current report, classes could have continued, but we chose to be extra careful for the safety of the students. Yesterday, there was no rainfall warning in the morning, but later a heavy rainfall warning was issued once the rain started.

If you are already at school, please contact your parents or guardians so you can go home safely.

For private schools and Talisay City College, the school heads will decide if they want to cancel classes or not."

CBDRRMO Advisory & Mayor's Class Suspension Announcement ⚡️

Because of heavy rain and bad weather brought by Tropical Depression Crising, Mayor Mayel Martinez has announced that classes are suspended in Bogo City.

This suspension applies to all public schools and all grade levels.

Private schools are given the freedom to decide, but school heads are encouraged to also suspend classes for the safety of their students.

This decision is to make sure that students stay safe from possible dangers caused by the bad weather.

Everyone, please stay safe!

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Tropical Depression Crising gets stronger; Signal No. 1 raised in 26 areas

 MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Crising slightly intensified on Wednesday night with Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TWCS) No. 1 raised over 26 areas, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

In its 11 p.m. bulletin, Pagasa said that Crising was last located 615 kilometers east of Virac, Catanduanes or 630 kilometers of Juban, Sorsogon. It was packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour (km/h) and gustiness of up to 70 km/h and moving northwestward at 10 km/h.

Pagasa said that Crising will likely move northwest in the next two days. It might pass near or hit land in mainland Cagayan or the Babuyan Islands between Friday night and early Saturday morning (July 19).

After that, it is expected to move west-northwest and could leave the Philippine area by Saturday afternoon or evening.

Pagasa Issues Signal No. 1 in Several Areas

Pagasa has raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 in parts of Cagayan, Isabela, Aurora, and Quirino. These include:

Southeastern Cagayan

• Gattaran

• Baggao

• Peñablanca

Eastern Isabela

• Maconacon

• Divilacan

• Palanan

• Dinapigue

• San Pablo

• Tumauini

• Ilagan City

• San Mariano

• San Guillermo

• Benito Soliven

• Echague

• Jones

• San Agustin

• Naguillian

• Cauayan City

• Angadanan

• Gamu

• Cabagan

• Reina Mercedes

Northeastern Aurora

• Dilasag

• Casiguran

• Dinalungan

Northeastern Quirino

• Maddela

Warnings from Pagasa

Winds between 39 to 61 kilometers per hour are expected in these areas. These winds may cause light damage to houses and plants. Pagasa also said that Signal No. 3 could be the highest signal raised as Crising moves through.

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Strong Winds from the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat)

The habagat is expected to bring strong to very strong winds, especially in coastal and mountainous areas on these days:

Wednesday:

• Palawan

• Siquijor

• Bohol

• Camiguin

• Southern Leyte

• Surigao del Norte

• Dinagat Islands

Thursday:

• Batangas

• Quezon

• Bicol Region

• MIMAROPA (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan)

• Visayas

• Zamboanga del Norte

• Camiguin

• Surigao del Norte

• Dinagat Islands

• Davao Occidental

• Davao Oriental

Friday:

• Bataan

• Metro Manila

• CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon)

• Bicol Region

• MIMAROPA

• Visayas

• Zamboanga Peninsula

• Basilan

• Sulu

• Tawi-Tawi

• Misamis Occidental

• Lanao del Norte

• Camiguin

• Surigao del Norte

• Dinagat Islands

• Davao Occidental

• Davao Oriental

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Expected Rainfall from Crising and the Habagat

Wednesday night to Thursday evening, Crising may bring 50 to 100 mm of rain to:

• Camarines Norte

• Camarines Sur

• Catanduanes

• Albay

• Sorsogon

• Masbate

• Northern Samar

• Eastern Samar

• Samar

• Biliran

The habagat will bring 100 to 200 mm of rain to:

• Antique

• Negros Occidental

And 50 to 100 mm of rain to:

• Palawan

• Occidental Mindoro

• Iloilo

• Guimaras

• Negros Occidental

• Cebu

• Siquijor

• Zamboanga del Norte

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Senator Ping Lacson pushes for tougher punishments for individuals engaged in spying activities

 

Senator Panfilo Lacson wants to update old laws in the Philippines to better protect the country from spying and other threats. He says that new technology and foreign groups trying to interfere with the government have shown that the current laws are not strong enough.

To fix this, Lacson created a new plan called the “New Anti-Espionage Act.” This plan would:

• Give stronger punishments to people who spy or help others spy.
• Include new types of spying, like using computers, phones, or drones.
• Allow the government to watch suspects and listen to their conversations—but only with permission from a court.
• Punish foreigners and government workers more strictly if they are caught spying.
• Make sure the law works even if the spying happens outside the Philippines.

If someone is found guilty of spying, they could go to jail for life and pay a fine of ₱5 million to ₱20 million. Government workers who break the law would never be allowed to work in public office again. Foreigners would be sent back to their country and banned from returning.

Lacson shared examples of spying in the Philippines, like people pretending to fish but actually using cameras and drones to take pictures of military areas. He also said the Navy found underwater drones that could send secret data through satellites.

Because of these serious cases, Lacson wants spying and interference to be added to the list of crimes that the Anti-Money Laundering Council can investigate. This means they could freeze bank accounts and take away money or property connected to spying.

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Bohol Governor sets sights on building a stronger, more independent province prepared for future challenges

 

Bohol Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado shared his plans for the province during his second term. He said he will focus on helping farmers grow more food, making sure families have enough to eat, creating jobs, and bringing in businesses to help Bohol become stronger and more independent.

He wants to help communities stand up to problems like bad weather and money troubles. To do this, he plans to:

• Help people earn money through farming and small businesses.
• Make it easier for families to buy things they need, like food, houses, transportation, school, and healthcare.

Tourism is also important for Bohol. The governor said they will use the Bohol-Panglao International Airport to bring in more visitors and investors. He also wants Bohol to be known around the world as a special place for nature and learning, by keeping it clean and safe and involving local people in tourism.

Governor Aumentado said these plans will help Bohol grow in a way that lasts a long time, protects the environment, and makes life better for everyone. Since he became governor in 2022, Bohol has recovered well from the pandemic, and fewer people are now living in poverty.

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Senator Lacson seeks to prohibit individuals under 18 from accessing social media platforms

 

Senator Panfilo Lacson wants to make a new rule that stops children under 18 from using social media. He says too much time online can hurt kids’ mental health. Some studies show that many Filipino children are facing problems like bullying, feeling bad about their bodies, and being treated badly online.

One report says that 1 out of every 3 Filipino children uses the internet. Another study found that 6 out of 10 kids aged 10 to 17 are active online. Lacson also looked at how countries like Australia are protecting children from online dangers, and he thinks the Philippines should do something similar.

His plan is to keep kids safe by not allowing them to use social media until they are 18. He wants social media companies to check users’ ages carefully and stop underage users from signing up or using their apps. If these companies don’t follow the rules, they could be fined or punished under the law.

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