Crising damage hits PHP28 million in Moises Padilla

By Dolly Yasa

BACOLOD CITY — Damage caused by Tropical Storm Crising in Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental has been estimated at PHP28,885,661.82.

In a report submitted by Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Reynald Horregue to Mayor Ella Garcia-Yulo, most of the damage involved roads and bridges.

Damage to roads and bridges totaled PHP22.5 million.

This includes damage to the spillway/overflow at Sitio Batogo (PHP1.5 million) and Sitio Canamo Road in Barangay 6 Poblacion (PHP1 million), consisting of Libas Road (PHP500,000), Tuko Road (PHP1 million), and Cuyaoyao Road (PHP1 million).

Barangay Odiong roads sustained PHP1.5 million in damage, including routes from Barangay Proper to CPSU and to Hacienda Feria.

Barangay Magallon Cadre roads suffered PHP2.5 million in losses, covering Sitio Hiniwa-an, Sitio Loblob, and Sitio Felicidad.

Barangay Quintin Remo reported PHP5 million in road damage.

Barangay Macagahay roads incurred the highest cost at PHP6.5 million, including those in Sitio Banate, Sitio Arum, Sitio Agogolo, and Sitio Tubod.

Barangay Montilla roads were damaged at an estimated PHP2 million.

Agricultural damage, including crops and livestock, amounted to PHP4,389,211.82.

Damage to residential houses reached PHP1,996,450.

Meanwhile, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) reported six deaths due to drowning and electrocution as of Monday, July 21, 2025, following the southwest monsoon enhanced by Tropical Storm Crising.

Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Irene Bel Ploteña said four individuals drowned in Binalbagan and the cities of Himamaylan and Sagay, while two others died from electrocution in Hinoba-an.

Flooding affected more than 31,000 residents across 18 local government units in Negros Occidental.

Ploteña said 811 individuals whose homes were destroyed or partially damaged remain in evacuation centers in Binalbagan, La Castellana, San Enrique, and La Carlota.

The PDRRMC reported 14 houses destroyed and 121 partially damaged.

The Provincial Veterinary Office estimated damage to livestock, gamefowl, and poultry at PHP2,325,371.

Due to ongoing inclement weather, face-to-face classes were suspended Monday afternoon in Isabela, La Castellana, Bago City, Pontevedra, and Hinigaran until further notice.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) continues to monitor a low-pressure area (LPA) spotted east of Eastern Visayas.

While it is not currently affecting any part of the country, the LPA has a “medium” chance of developing into a tropical depression within 24 hours.

If it does develop, it will be named “Dante,” making it the third tropical cyclone to hit the Philippines in July.