Saravia - E.B. Magalona

23/06/2025

As of 8:00 PM today, 23 June 2025, Tropical Storm "SEPAT" (formerly LPA 06a) has exited the monitoring domain of PAGASA.

Meanwhile, the Low Pressure area (LPA 06f) still being monitored inside the PAR. It has a "LOW" potential of developing into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours.

All are advised to monitor updates from DOST-PAGASA.

20/06/2025

About 97.78 hectares of sugarcane farms on Negros Island and in Capiz are recovering from the infestation of red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI), a status report released by the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) on Thursday showed.

As of June 18, the extent of the recovering areas, now with 16 farmers involved, are higher compared to the initial 17.61 hectares, planted by five farmers, reported in northern Negros the other week.

These included sugarcane farms in E. B. Magalona, 38.62 hectares; Bago City, 22.52 hectares; Victorias City, 21.29 hectares; Manapla, 8.25 hectares; and Silay City, 3 hectares, all in Negros Occidental; Mabinay, Negros Oriental, 2.5 hectares; and Sigma, Capiz, 1.6 hectares.

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BACOLOD CITY – About 97.78 hectares of sugarcane farms in Negros Island and in Capiz are recovering from the infestation of red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI), a status report released by the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) on Thursday showed. As of June 18, the extent of the recovering…

20/06/2025

PUBLIC ADVISORY
June 20, 2025

LOW WATER SUPPLY STARTING TODAY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

The E. B. Magalona Waterworks Office would like to inform its valued consumers that they are expected to experience low water supply starting today [June 20] until further notice, due to the defect in its transformer at its Elementary Pumping Station.

For inquiries, please contact Waterworks Office through 0961-559-3923.

Thank you for your kind understanding.

15/06/2025

FAQs on Mpox
(Frequently Asked Questions on Monkeypox)

-E. B. MAGALONA MHO & PIO

13/06/2025

📢 The Municipality of E.B. Magalona proudly joins the nation in observing the 3rd Adoption and Alternative Child Care Week Celebration this June 2025, with the theme:

“Hope and Home for Every Child” 🏡💖

This week highlights the importance of providing loving families and safe environments for children in need of permanent homes. Let us all be advocates for every child's right to a nurturing and supportive family.

Together, let's build a future where every child feels the warmth of a home and the love they truly deserve. 🌟

12/06/2025

Tropical Depression
Issued at 11:00 PM, June 12, 2025 [Thursday]
Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin at 5:00 AM tomorrow [Friday]

THE LOW PRESSURE AREA NORTH OF ITBAYAT, BATANES HAS DEVELOPED INTO TROPICAL DEPRESSION “AURING”

• Location of Center (as of 10:00 PM):
The center of the eye of Tropical Depression "Auring" was estimated based on all available data 295 km North of Itbayat, Batanes (23.4 °N, 121.5 °E ).

• Intensity:
Maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 55 km/h, and central pressure of 1002 hPa.

• Present Movement:
North Northwestward at 15 km/h

• Extent of Tropical Cyclone Winds:
Strong winds extend outwards up to 300 km from the center.

TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT
**No Wind Signals hoisted at this time**

-from Negros Occidental Operations Center

12/06/2025

12/06/2025

GENERAL FLOOD ADVISORY 18
Issued at 6:00 PM, 12 June 2025
Source: DOST-PAGASA

PRESENT WEATHER: At 3:00 PM today, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on all available data at 200 km North of Itbayat, Batanes (22.6 N, 121.7 E). Southwest Monsoon affecting Luzon and the western section of Visayas.

FORECAST 12-HR RAINFALL: LIGHT TO MODERATE RAINS AND THUNDERSTORMS.

WATERCOURSES LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED: Rivers and its tributaries in Negros Occidental particularly Malogo, Sicaba, Grande, Himogaan, Danao, Upper Tabanan, Sipalay, and lower Ilog

05/06/2025

The Department of Agriculture, through the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), is set to issue an order restricting the movement of sugarcane tops, in response to reports by the Sugar Regulatory Administration that the red striped-soft scale insects (RSSI) may have been accidentally brought into Negros from Luzon.

The RSSI infestations have affected sugar farms in the cities of Cadiz, Victorias, Silay, Sagay, Bacolod, Bago, and La Carlota, as well as the towns of La Castellana, Murcia, E. B. Magalona, Toboso, Calatrava, and Manapla in Negros Occidental, Mabinay in Negros Oriental, Anilao in Iloilo, and Sigma in Capiz.

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Department of Agriculture, through the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), is set to issue an order restricting the movement of

03/06/2025

SRA’s recent records dated May 30 showed infestation almost doubled to 424.82 hectares in a matter of two days, prompting the agency to seek the help of other government agencies.

RSSI infested sugarcane*SRA photo The spread of the destructive Red-Striped Soft Scale Insects (RSSI) in Negros Island has quadrupled in eight days and is now considered “alarming”, the Sugar Regul…

03/06/2025

TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF HEAT INDEX ISSUANCE

Source: Negros Occidental Operations Center

With the official declaration of the onset of the rainy season, our daily issuances of heat index information will be temporarily suspended starting today [June 3, 2025].

During this period, it is important to focus on providing accurate and timely information related to hazards and potential impacts associated with the rainy season.

Daily monitoring of heat index and issuance of forecasts will resume on March 1, 2026, which coincides with the hot and dry months in many parts of the country.

Meanwhile, heat index information from PAGASA automatic weather stations and iHeatMap remains accessible on the DOST-PAGASA website.

Nevertheless, for areas that are still experiencing hot weather, the public is advised to stay informed through official announcements from the relevant local authorities and take necessary precautions to ensure your safety and well-being.*

02/06/2025

☔🌧️ It’s Official: Tag-ulan Season na!
Source: DOST-PAGASA

Based on the latest weather analysis and rainfall data from selected DOST-PAGASA stations, scattered to widespread rainfall has been observed in the past five days due to the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat). This signifies the onset of the rainy season across the western sections of Luzon and Visayas.
However, there may still be breaks in the rainfall that extend over a few days or weeks, referred to as monsoon breaks.

READ MORE HERE: https://bit.ly/ONSETRAINYSEASON