Heavy flooding caused by the southwest monsoon (habagat) has impacted over 3,300 people in Oriental Mindoro and Bulacan, disrupting daily life and travel. The adverse weather also led to the cancellation of two flights and affected seven others.

The Oriental Mindoro government has suspended an executive order that previously allowed the entry, sale, and transport of frozen pork into the province, following calls from local hog raisers.

The National Nutrition Council in Mimaropa has identified Baco, Oriental Mindoro, as the municipality with the highest prevalence of child stunting in the region.

A newly formed consumer coalition in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, has challenged the local electric cooperative's explanation for a recent P1-per-kilowatt-hour rate reduction.

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.

A lightning strike damaged key electrical equipment at the Socorro Substation, resulting in a total power interruption that affected the entire province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines.

The Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (ORMECO) has increased its generation charge for the June 2026 billing period by P0.4043 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), raising the rate from P17.8864/kWh in May to P18.2907/kWh.

Some 250 students in Oriental Mindoro province received P20,000 each in educational assistance under the national government's "Bawat Bayan Makikinabang" presidential scholarship program.

Philippine authorities arrested eight individuals for illegal tree cutting in Oriental Mindoro and Romblon, while two others were apprehended for an illegal charcoal shipment in Oriental Mindoro. These separate operations highlight ongoing efforts against environmental crimes in the region.

The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) announced a bird flu outbreak in the Philippines, with the H5N1 virus detected in a flock of 39 poultry in Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, leading to the culling of all birds.

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.

Police in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, seized over P204,000 worth of illegally sourced lumber and arrested two men in separate anti-illegal logging operations.

The provincial government of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, has resumed its regular five-day workweek starting July 1, ending a temporary four-day compressed schedule.

Towns in Masbate have suspended classes due to heavy rains, while Oriental Mindoro towns have suspended afternoon classes because of flooding. The suspensions aim to ensure student safety amidst adverse weather conditions.

An advocacy group in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, has raised concerns over the ongoing review of the province's ban on genetically modified organisms, fearing that existing safeguards could be weakened.

All 15 local government units in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, have successfully passed the Department of the Interior and Local Government's 2025 Good Financial Housekeeping assessment.

Courts in Socorro, Oriental Mindoro, will suspend operations on June 22 to observe the town's founding anniversary, according to an advisory from the Supreme Court.

The local government of Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, has declared a state of calamity due to a severe water shortage caused by a prolonged dry spell.

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, 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.

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.

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.

A barangay councilor, classified as a high-value individual by police, was arrested in an anti-illegal drug operation in San Teodoro town, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines.

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…

A motorcycle rider was killed in Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro, after an electric pole toppled on Saturday afternoon. The incident also caused a power outage in 31 barangays in the area.

The Diocese of Calapan has awarded renewable energy projects to seven parishes in Oriental Mindoro, marking a significant step towards clean and sustainable power, spearheaded by Bishop Moises Cuevas and other church leaders.

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.

Oriental Mindoro is experiencing a power deficit, leading to scheduled 8-hour power interruptions in some areas and the potential for further temporary outages. Residents are advised to prepare for disruptions as the region grapples with insufficient power supply.

Youth volunteers in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, have organized a community pantry to provide relief to public utility vehicle drivers facing rising fuel costs and economic pressure. They are also advocating for long-term agricultural reforms.

Both Oriental Mindoro in the Philippines and Canada reported an increase in their annual inflation rates for March. Oriental Mindoro's inflation rose to 4.6%, while Canada's reached 2.4%.

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.

The provincial government of Oriental Mindoro has reissued its ban on open burning, warning that the practice could lead to forest fires and endanger communities as the dry season intensifies.

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.

A forest fire has been burning on Mount Halcon in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, since April 4. Authorities are contending with difficult terrain and limited access to the affected areas.

A modern rendition of Christ's passion, death, and resurrection was presented in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, through the original senakulo musical 'Deus Meus Quare? (My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?)' – Pasyon de Kristo 2026, as a highlight of Holy Week celebrations.

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.

What started as a simple farmhouse for family rest in Victoria, Oriental Mindoro, has quietly transformed into a sanctuary for prayer, healing, and renewal.

CITY OF CALAPAN — A 14-year-old girl from Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro who was reported missing has been found safe, authorities and family members confirmed Monday afternoon. Kate Nicole Visaya, a Grade 9 student and resident of Barangay Balatero in Puerto Galera, was reported missing after leaving her home at around 8 a.m. on

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…

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 — The provincial government of Oriental Mindoro has announced new operating hours for key tourism offices and facilities starting Monday in line with energy…

The Oriental Mindoro Central District Hospital has denied allegations of neglect from parents whose firstborn baby died, stating that hospital personnel failed to attend to the mother when she experienced watery vaginal discharge on Feb. 16.

Health reform advocate Dr. Tony Leachon has called for a more robust and coordinated response to HIV in Oriental Mindoro, following reports that the province has the highest number of cases in the MIMAROPA region.

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck parts of Occidental and Oriental Mindoro in the Philippines on Sunday afternoon, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

The Catholic Church in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, formally established the Diocese of Calapan and installed its first diocesan bishop, Most Rev. Moises Cu, on Friday, August 7, amidst rain and an earthquake.

Six individuals wanted for various criminal offenses were apprehended in separate manhunt operations conducted across Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. The arrests were carried out by the Oriental Mindoro Police Provincial Office on Tuesday, August 4.

Clashes between soldiers and alleged New People's Army (NPA) rebels in Cotabato and Oriental Mindoro have resulted in at least one death and two injuries in Cotabato, and two NPA rebels killed and one captured in Oriental Mindoro.

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 Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (Ormeco) has defended its high electricity rates in the province, stating it did not pass on the full cost to consumers and welcoming an investigation into the matter.

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.

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.

Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, experienced a slowdown in its overall inflation rate, dropping to 6.6 percent in June from 7.2 percent the previous month, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.

A newly formed citizens' organization in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, has urged authorities to investigate the significant increase in electricity rates imposed by the Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (ORMECO).

Government troops in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, recovered two firearms and improvised explosive devices allegedly hidden by suspected members of the New People’s Army during a military operation in Bulalacao town.

Two fishermen were arrested in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, for allegedly fishing inside a protected marine sanctuary in Mansalay town.

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.

A low-pressure area off Oriental Mindoro is expected to bring overcast skies and rains to Metro Manila and other parts of the Philippines on Wednesday, according to state meteorologists.

A former member of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) has surrendered to authorities in Oriental Mindoro. Police described this as a step forward in the government's campaign to encourage former rebels to return to society.

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.

This article highlights historical milestones for the week of June 21 to June 27, including the creation of Socorro as an independent municipality in Oriental Mindoro on June 22, 1963.

Two individuals have been arrested in Oriental Mindoro for selling illegal chainsaws, following a crackdown by the National Bureau of Investigation. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources lauded the operation against the illicit trade.

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, has filed a resolution calling for a full and impartial review of the province's power situation.

The provincial government of Oriental Mindoro will temporarily suspend operations at several government-run facilities to reduce electricity consumption amid an ongoing power supply issue.

Oriental Mindoro is experiencing a severe power deficit, leading to worsening brownouts and rotating outages across the province. Despite some easing, over 5MW of load remains unserved, impacting residents and businesses.

The Visayas region and Oriental Mindoro are bracing for potential brownouts due to a looming power supply deficit. This shortage threatens to disrupt electricity services in these areas.

Residents in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, are preparing for another round of rotational brownouts due to the province's power supply remaining below demand levels.

The Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (Ormeco) has warned consumers of potential rotational brownouts due to a critical power supply condition and insufficient generating capacity in the province.

Joint police and anti-drug operatives arrested a suspect and confiscated approximately P168,640 worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Oriental Mindoro.

Over 600 jeepney drivers in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, received P5,000 in cash aid distributed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

Bishop Moises Cuevas and church leaders in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, are spearheading a transition to solar energy across seven parishes, viewing it as both a practical and moral imperative.

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 province of Oriental Mindoro has been placed under red alert due to a projected significant power deficit during peak periods, according to the local electric cooperative.

The Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative has placed the Philippine province under red alert due to projected electricity demand exceeding available supply.

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…

The town of Pola in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, has implemented a ban on open burning of waste. The measure aims to prevent wildfire incidents in the area.

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…

Alaminos City, Pangasinan, reported 18,538 visitors to Hundred Islands National Park during Holy Week, a 24 percent decrease compared to the previous year's 24,464 visitors.

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…

Members of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Oriental Mindoro Chapter conducted legal aid and community outreach activities, including healing programs, for vulnerable women and children in observance of National Women’s Month.

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.

The Provincial Board of Oriental Mindoro has called on the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to immediately suspend fare hikes for shipping operators, citing concerns over the impact on commuters.

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

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 — 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

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

Divine Word College of Calapan in Oriental Mindoro has announced the suspension of classes on February 25 to observe the 40th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution.

Heavy monsoon rains, exacerbated by the 'habagat' and other storms, have caused widespread flooding, power interruptions, and a rising death toll across Luzon, including red alerts in Ilocos Sur and Benguet. Rivers have overflowed in areas like La Trinidad, Benguet, and 13 villages in Oriental Mindoro have been inundated.

Police officers are under investigation for their handling of a sex offender who was left free to murder two women and attack others. Reports reveal significant police failings in the case.

Three suspected communist rebels killed in a recent encounter in Naujan town, Oriental Mindoro, were given a dignified burial after no relatives came forward to claim their remains.

The mayor of Baco, Oriental Mindoro, Allan Roldan, is defending ongoing river dredging operations despite opposition from environmental groups and a provincial ban on sand mining and dredging.

Police in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, arrested the city's sixth most wanted suspect as part of an intensified campaign against wanted fugitives.

An unregistered fishing vessel with 20 crew members was apprehended in Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro, for operating without a permit, leading to the seizure of an estimated ₱2.65 million worth of catch and gear.

Authorities conducted several successful drug busts across the Philippines, including operations in Camarines Sur, Cagayan de Oro, Batangas City, Oriental Mindoro, and Rizal, resulting in the seizure of millions of pesos worth of suspected shabu and the arrest of multiple individuals.

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.

A former teacher, now a private tutor, was stabbed by her nephew-in-law inside her residence in Roxas town, Oriental Mindoro, on July 3, with police reporting the incident on July 5.

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.

Oriental Mindoro Second District Rep. Alfonso Umali Jr. is appealing to the Department of Energy and the Energy Regulatory Commission to address persistent power rates and supply problems in the province.

Five municipalities in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, suspended afternoon classes on Tuesday, June 30, due to inclement weather caused by a low-pressure area.

Authorities in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, are prioritizing the rehabilitation of deep wells and seeking funds for a major water system upgrade to address an acute water shortage that led to a state of emergency.

Authorities successfully apprehended Oriental Mindoro's top provincial most wanted person during a joint manhunt operation in Pinamalayan town.

The Provincial Government of Oriental Mindoro is providing urgent financial assistance to Puerto Galera, which has declared a state of calamity due to a severe water shortage affecting several barangays.

Authorities in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, have declared a state of calamity following a severe water supply shortage. This declaration automatically triggers a price freeze on basic necessities in the town.

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.

Oriental Mindoro's power grid reported a 9.93-megawatt reserve as of Sunday morning, according to the National Transmission Corporation.

The power situation in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, has improved, with additional generation sources restoring a positive reserve margin in the island’s power grid.

A power plant in Roxas town, Oriental Mindoro, caught fire, exacerbating the region's power crisis and leading to prolonged rotational brownouts.

The Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (Ormeco) has placed the province's power grid under red alert, warning consumers of potential rotational power interruptions amid a critical supply-demand imbalance.

Electricity rates in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, have risen slightly in May due to reduced output from renewable energy sources, necessitating the use of more expensive power alternatives.

Four people died and 14 others were injured when a passenger jeepney crashed into a tree and overturned in Socorro town, Oriental Mindoro, on Sunday.

A 48-year-old man who went missing while swimming off the coast of Gasan, Marinduque, was found dead on Monday. Authorities confirmed the discovery of Armando Sapunto's body.

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) delivered ₱18.2 million in aid to the healthcare system in Oriental Mindoro, aiming to improve public healthcare in the countryside. This initiative highlights the government's commitment to high-quality public health services.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Oriental Mindoro is offering 1,467 job vacancies at a job fair on May 1, Labor Day.

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…

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.

The Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (ORMECO) announced thin power reserves during peak hours, potentially affecting supply in the province.

Conservation teams in Oriental Mindoro have begun their annual population count of the critically endangered tamaraw, deploying an expanded monitoring system to improve accuracy.

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.

Authorities in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, have intensified anti-drug operations following the discovery of a suspected illegal drug laboratory in Puerto Galera, where shabu and other materials were recovered.

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.

Electricity rates in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, have decreased for the third consecutive month, defying rising global petroleum prices influenced by the Middle East war.

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…

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) is considering coordinating with foreign counterparts to trace the source of P6 billion worth of shabu (crystal meth) seized from a speedboat that ran aground in Paluan, Oriental Mindoro.

Communities in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, are still waiting for compensation three years after a 2023 oil spill devastated coastal areas along the Verde Island Passage.

CITY OF CALAPAN, Oriental Mindoro — A total of 106 olive ridley sea turtle hatchlings were released back into the sea early Sunday morning, after emerging from a protected hatchery in Barangay Navotas

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