Ormoc News

Sendong may not yet be CDO’s Ormoc-like disaster, says expert
One of the persons who warned deadly floods in Cagayan de Oro after the Ormoc tragedy of November 1991 said that the Dec. 16-17 Sendong floods may not yet be the “Ormoc-like” flood that is much feared in Northern Mindanao’s prime city. Rainfall akin to typhoon Uring that dumped 500 mm of rains in 24 hours to Ormoc City in Leyte could bring 8 meters of floods in the center of Cagayan de Oro ...

ERC gives Chamber, City 20 days to file opposition
THE ORMOC City Chamber of Commerce and the City Government have been given 20 days by the Energy Regulatory Commission to file their position papers as oppositors of the application of Leyte Electric Cooperative V for a 77-centavo hike on power rate in the next five years, intended to fund P 1.045-billion worth of capital [...]

Mayor to ink MOA to put up Tourist Police
THE CITY Council this week has given Mayor Eric Codilla the nod to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Philippine National Police through city director Nilo Donaire, the Department of Interior and Local Government, the Army and the DENR to establish the “Ormoc Tourist Police” for the “safety and protection of foreign and [...]

Lucy inaugurates various projects, lauds her eng’g family for finishing ahead of time
ORMOC CITY – Congresswoman Lucy Torres-Gomez began her first district visit this year on January 9, Monday, by opening roads that she helped obtain funding for in several areas in the 4th congressional district of Leyte. Asphalt Overlay The congresswoman, together with 4th District Engineering officials led by Engr. Lino Gonzales, and representatives of the Land Transportation [...]

Fire destroys 5 houses in Ormoc
A fire destroyed five houses in Tambulilid village here Tuesday night with a resident suffering a small cut on the leg while assisting firemen who were trying to contain the fire.

Olympic official defends Spain after Contador ban
The head of Spain's Olympic committee stepped up to defend Spanish sport Wednesday in the wake of two-time Tour de France champion cyclist Alberto Contador's two-year ban for doping.

Reichelt tops training in Olympic test event
Austria's Hannes Reichelt pipped Swiss Didier Cuche Wednesday as alpine's speed event specialists were given a first glimpse of how difficult it will be to win Olympic downhill gold in 2014.

Potential Olympic ski champs set for Sochi test
Potential candidates for Olympic downhill gold in 2014 will put their technical and gliding skills to the test when they tackle the men's course for the first time in competition Wednesday.

Scotland flyhalf Parks quits international rugby
LONDON (Reuters) - Scotland flyhalf Dan Parks announced his retirement from international rugby on Tuesday, saying the time was right to call it a day despite playing in the Six Nations opener against England on Sunday.

PHL Carabaos debut in Australian rugby league
Just as the Philippines made waves in football with the 'Azkals,' another team named after a local Philippine animal is looking to establish itself, this time in Australia's rugby league.