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Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience president of  Montemorelos University; and Dr p of the Inter-American Division and chairman of Montemorelos University Board show the agreement  between TexSalud and UM Salud Montemorelos University (UM) leaders officially signed an agreement with the TecSalud Network a collaboration led by the TecSalud Foundation of the Monterrey Institute of Technology (Tecnológico de Monterrey) during a brief ceremony held in Montemorelos The partnership marks a significant step toward integrating academic and clinical excellence with the aim of strengthening UM’s hospital director of Health Promoting Universities in Mexico leads during the brief ceremony before agreement was signed by leaders The understanding not only boosts the university’s potential in training human resources and research but also allows for the development of a more robust healthcare model aligned with excellence standards Leaders from TecSalud and UM Salud sign partnership agreement as dozens of church leaders Montemorelos University will benefit from collaborative work sessions designed to enhance medical training Cea noted that these sessions will help both institutions improve healthcare standards and operational efficiency director of Development and Expansion at TecSalud speaks on the TecSalud Network Azpiri explained that the partnership would also help Montemorelos University and La Carlota Hospital optimize financial and administrative processes leading to better negotiations with suppliers and more affordable medical services Medical students at Montemorelos University will become part of the institutions Health Sciences the Research and Innovation Learning Center and La Carlota Hospital as the institution will become UM Health network [Photo: Christopher Castellanos/ Montemorelos University] The new collaboration is not just about improving academic and clinical practices but also about enhancing the impact of their healthcare model “This opportunity allows us to combine our knowledge with leading institutions always with a focus on the community,” he said “Our goal is to ensure our healthcare model is effective reinforcing our commitment to wholistic health and community well-being.” © 2025 General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Find out about the most important news and events happening in our division A 74-year-old grandmother identified by authorities as Carlota “N” has become the center of national controversy after a violent property dispute this week ended with two deaths and one injury in México state Dubbed “abuelita sicaria” (the killer granny) and “abuelita justiciera” (the vigilante granny) on social media Carlota’s actions have sparked polarized reactions across Mexico and a bucketload of memes — ranging from praise to condemnation Ella es Carlota “N”, la abuelita de Chalco, que le disparo a dos hombres que presuntamente invadieron su casa. pic.twitter.com/hzzWV45vgY — El Universal (@El_Universal_Mx) April 4, 2025 occurred Tuesday in the Ex Hacienda de Guadalupe housing complex in the town of La Candelaria Tlapala about 45 kilometers southeast of Mexico City in the municipality of Chalco an armed Carlota arrived at the disputed property accompanied by Eduardo “N” and Mariana “N.” she opened fire and killed a 19-year-old man on the spot and injured two others — a 51-year-old man who later died in the hospital and a teenager who needed medical attention — according to the Attorney General’s Office of the State of Mexico (FGJEM) Carlota and her companions were arrested on Wednesday reportedly charged with double homicide — and also bribery after allegedly attempting to pay off the arresting officers According to initial investigations, Carlota claimed ownership of the property and accused those living there of being squatters, known in Mexico as paracaidistas. In a country where disputes over land ownership are commonplace due to weak enforcement mechanisms, tenants’ rights laws in Mexico make it very hard for property owners to push squatters off their property — as noted in a Mexico News Daily article about the rigors of renting in Mexico. Frustrated by what she perceived as inaction from authorities Carlota reportedly took matters into her own hands The victims’ family stated they were tenants with a rental agreement provided by a third party though they admitted uncertainty about whether that person was himself a squatter images of one victim posing with firearms have fueled speculation about potential criminal ties among those attacked no definitive evidence has linked them to organized crime Carlota’s arrest has triggered widespread debate online. Memes, caricatures and even a corrido — a traditional Mexican ballad — have been created to immortalize her actions — Carlos Jiménez (@c4jimenez) April 3, 2025 The corrido portrays her as a figure of justice reclaiming her home: “An angry granny went to get rid of the thugs. They invaded her house. The granny wanted justice.” (See the full lyrics here.) While some hailed Carlota as a hero who took matters into her own hands in response to systemic failures others criticized her as a cold-blooded murderer arguing that violence cannot be justified under any circumstances her story has raised questions about justice property rights and the limits of self-defense One dissenting voice on social media stated “Those who romanticize the old murderer… [she] is neither a vengeful grandmother nor a righteous grandmother; [she] is a hit woman.” “A new Mexican superhero… none other than the avenging granny.” Carlota’s legal status remains unresolved; as of Friday morning she and her accomplices were being held in detention but authorities reportedly had until the end of the day to transfer them to state prison for an initial hearing During her morning press conference Friday, President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed investigations into Carlota and the incident “We need to review it carefully,” she said “We’ll await all the information from the state prosecutor’s office and then give our opinion.” The incident brought to mind the case of Juana Barraza Samperio, a former professional wrestler who was dubbed “La Mataviejitas” (The Little Old Lady Killer) after she was arrested in 2006 for the killing of 17 women — “although she likely killed many more,” wrote Mexico News Daily. ADVERTISE WITH MND COMMUNITY GUIDELINES Subscription FAQ's Privacy Policy Mexico News Daily - Property of Tavana LLC The eruption produced a voluminous plume that rose at least 4 kilometers above the vent before drifting west and southwest the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said in its advisory Carla Gomez and Gillian VillanuevaPhilippine Daily Inquirer the third major blast of the active volcano on Negros Island since June last year has been described by Negrenses as “scary.” PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM A VIDEO FROM PHIVOLCS/PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER BACOLOD – The skies turned dark early Tuesday as a large plume of ash and debris was ejected from the crater of Mt Kanlaon on Negros Island followed by what looked like pockets of fire on its slopes This was how Mayor Rhummyla Nicor Mangilimutan of La Castellana described the third and recent explosion of the active volcano at 5:51 a.m. which she witnessed while on the second floor of a building in the town’s Barangay Cabacungan She said it was a scary sight as the winds blew the ash mostly toward the direction of La Carlota City READ: What happens after Kanlaon Volcano eruption? Phivolcs gives 3 scenarios a village council member in Barangay San Miguel in La Carlota City said he was shocked with what he witnessed I saw thick gray ash rising into the sky before it fell to the ground after about 10 minutes,” he told local reporters Sugar industry leader Manuel Lamata said his private plane had just taken off from Bacolod-Silay Airport when he suddenly saw the sky turn dark over Mt produced a voluminous plume that rose at least 4 kilometers above the vent before drifting west and southwest the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said in its advisory or the mixture of fragmented volcanic particles and hot gases and ash descended on the southern slopes of the volcano within a kilometer of the crater in La Castellana “Large ballistic fragments were also observed to have been thrown around the crater within a few hundred meters and caused burning of vegetation near the volcano summit,” Phivolcs added Thin ashfall was reported in several villages in La Carlota City all in Negros Occidental while sulfurous fumes were “strongly” experienced in Barangay Cubay The eruption on Tuesday was less intense than the major eruption of Dec Phivolcs resident volcanologist based in La Carlota City She said a 75-meter ash emission from the crater drifting southwest was observed from 1:11 p.m La Carlota and San Carlos and the towns of Murcia and La Castellana in Negros Occidental Phivolcs chief Teresito Bacolcol told The Associated Press (AP) there were no other key signs of restiveness that would prompt the alert on Kanlaon to be raised from the current level 3 which means a “high level of volcanic unrest.” The highest alert means a “hazardous eruption is in progress.” “The possibility of a bigger eruption is always there,” Bacolcol said urging people to remain vigilant and stay away from a 6-km danger zone around Kanlaon Local governments were advised to prepare communities within the hazard zone to evacuate should another eruption occur Civil aviation authorities were also told to advise pilots to avoid flying near the summit due to ash from any sudden eruption that could pose danger to the aircraft At least 2,612 families (8,335 people) have been staying in different evacuation centers in Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental following the eruption of Mt Mayor Rex Jalandoon of La Carlota said he also suspended work in government offices to ensure the safety of residents Malacañang on Tuesday said the government was ready to assist local government units (LGUs) and residents on Negros Island affected by the eruption the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is closely coordinating with affected LGUs and continuously giving provisions or family food packs and nonfood items to our affected countrymen,” Palace press officer Claire Castro said at a press briefing The DSWD said more than 250,000 boxes of family food packs had been prepositioned in the DSWD’s warehouses in Western Visayas and Central Visayas regions “ahead of the ongoing explosive eruption.” LIVE UPDATES: Kanlaon Volcano eruption Ashfall were reported in some areas in the Province of Negros Occidental following the explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on Tuesday according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD 6) said that the affected areas are Barangay Sag-Ang in La Castellana town; Barangays Yubo and Ara-al in La Carlota City; as well as Bago City May mga abo na pong nakarating sa kanilang barangay,” Fernandez said nagkakaroon na rin ng evacuation doon sa affected areas outside the six-kilometer permanent danger zone at maaari pong magkaroon ng suspension po ng classes,” he added The report also cited that as of this posting a total of 8,000 residents have evacuated from their homes since the December 9 Several areas suspended classes on April 8 In an interview on GMA Integrated News’ Unang Balita Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) Chief said that ashfall was also reported in Barangay Cubay in La Carlota City Bacolcol said inhaling ashes can be dangerous especially to those who have respiratory problems pwede pong lumala 'yung mararamdam natin kasi 'yung volcanic ash ay binubuo po ito ng maliliit at pira-pirasong mga bato “Kapag nakalanghap maaaring magdulot ito ng iritasyon sa mata At sa mga may respiratory condition katulad ng asthma maaari itong magpalala ng sintomas,” he added Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian expressed readiness to dispatch family food packs and other needed aid to families affected by another explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano He said over 250,000 boxes of family food packs [FFP] were prepositioned in the warehouses of DSWD’s Field Office (FO) 6 – Western Visayas and 7-Central Visayas ahead of the ongoing explosive eruption our Field Offices in Western and Central Visayas are closely coordinating with affected local government units so we can get real-time updates on the status of affected families and their need for more provisions of family food packs and non-food items,” Gatchalian said “We expect the numbers of evacuees may spike again apart from the more than 100,000 FFPs in Negros Island we have over 2.5 million boxes of FFPs prepositioned in other warehouses across the country which we can tap anytime for our relief response,” he said the agency also has P865,447,008-worth of non-food items such as kitchen kit Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island had an explosive eruption at 5:51 a.m Alert Level 3 [intensified unrest/magmatic unrest] remains in effect over Kanlaon Volcano which means there is a high level of volcanic unrest.  Magmatic intrusion to shallow levels of the edifice is driving unrest with indications that a hazardous eruption could occur in weeks Possible hazards from the volcano include sudden explosive eruption gmaregionaltv.com is home to the latest stories produced by news teams of GMA Regional TV from stations in key areas across the Philippines gmaregionaltv@gmanetwork.com About us Advertise with us ILOILO City – Kathryn Bugna took home three championships at the conclusion of the Semana Sang Iloilo National Juniors Tennis Championships held recently at the Iloilo Sports Complex here a standout from the Batang Onay Tennis Club in La Carlota City captured the girls’ 18-and-under crown by defeating top seed Alexandra Onte She also claimed the 14-and-under trophy by dismantling Donarose Olavides and later the 16-and-under championship by winning over Atila De Ocampo Andrian Rodriguez emerged as the surprise package followed up his 14-and-U title at MAC’s Crankit with victories in both the 14-and-U (6-1 6-3 over Francisco De Juan III) and 16-and-U (6-2 De Juan bounced back with a solid win in the 12-and-U division and dominated the 10-and-under unisex division with a 4-0 Tyrone Javero and Danny Sajonia edged Onyok Anasta/Adrian Gajasan in the 30s finals; Anasta and Gajasan returned the favor 8-4 over Javero and Sajonia in the 40s category; while Jonito Crisosto and Rodel Borres beat Sajonia and Jun Cabalhug Jovy Morante and Gene Caymo routed Anot Balgos and Dante Ambungan Miru Tupas and Lucien Caiman routed Aron Palomo/Mario Ventura in Class B; Edgar Pestano and John Valaquio edged Lean Baoy and Rosa Gollondrina for Class C title; and July Uy and Aleyde Perez defeated Patricia Montelibano and Charina Garcia Rodriguez and Castigador defeated Aaron Lopez and James Perlas while De Ocampo and Besper Zapatos crushed Onte and Aleeva Suace to share the 18-and U titles; De Juan and Robert Olavides routed Marben Almarin Jr and Bugna and Theriz Zapatos edged Alcarde and Joy Crisosto Brice Chavez and JM Perlas beat Alturino and Alekzander Lorenzo and website in this browser for the next time I comment on December 13 urged residents affected by the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano in the central part of the country to comply with local government evacuation orders as authorities scrambled to evacuate 84,000 people to safety Hanoi (VNA) - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr Marcos said more than 45,000 residents had been evacuated from the volcano’s 6-km radius danger zone He said the Department of Social Welfare and Development is making sure of adequate living conditions at temporary shelters and the Bureau of Fire Protection have also been placed on “high alert” in Negros Island the country's volcanologists will continue to update information and provide clear and easy-to-understand recommendations to the public According to the daily monitoring report of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council of the Philippines nearly 40,500 people were affected by the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on December 9 Authorities raised the alert level to level 3 on a 5-level scale The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said the “urgent” evacuation of 87,000 people was already underway on December 9 evening after the eruption of Negros Island’s Kanlaon volcano The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on December 9 that Mount Kanlaon Despite record production and ample stocks the Philippines is expected to import a record volume of rice in the 2024-2025 crop year according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture The amendments aim to align Thai aviation regulations with international safety standards including those set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation and will apply to both domestic and international air carriers The move aims to prevent potential transshipment practices by certain enterprises seeking to reroute goods through Malaysia to third countries Anthrax is an infectious disease caused by Bacillus anthracis which occurs naturally in soil and mainly affects livestock and wild animals People can get sick with anthrax if they have contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products The five-year Strengthening Climate Resilience of Lao Health System project will support the implementation of Laos’ 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at the official TDAC website after which they will receive an email that they can show on arrival in the country The deportees returned home via Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang They had been detained at the Syumaisi Immigration Detention Facility in Mecca for working illegally in Saudi Arabia the two sides agreed to establish a joint working team to formulate a strategic partnership roadmap and to identify key sectors for deliverables at the next high-level visit Mexican Ambassador to Vietnam Alejandro Negrín Muñoz was quoted as saying that Mexico and Vietnam have many significant similarities Both countries are emerging middle-sized economies have influence in the region and are working to reduce poverty and social inequality the sole Cambodian journalist attending the event published an extensive report on the event which he described as a “grand ceremony” and “historic milestone” and the release of balloons and doves symbolising the aspiration for peace 2008 by the Ministry of Information and Communications Email: vietnamplus@vnanet.vn Reproduction in any form is prohibited without written consent BACOLOD City – Due to the Mount Kanlaon explosive eruption on April 8 the La Carlota City Government in Negros Occidental has postponed the celebration of the city’s 43rd Pasalamat Festival supposedly from April 21 to 27 said the decision was reached after thorough consultation with the city and barangay officials City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (DRRMC) He further said that the event will proceed once the volcano alert level is downgraded to Alert Level 2 “Isa ini ka mabudlay kag mabug-at nga desisyon,” he said adding that this choice was made not out of fear but out of compassion and responsibility— to put the welfare of the people especially those affected by the recent eruption of Mt will first focus on disaster response and ensuring that the needs of the affected barangays are fully addressed Among the barangays here affected by the ashfall are Ara-al Ara-al and San Miguel are experiencing low water supply thus water distribution is ongoing until the La Carlota Water District can provide enough supply for the residents Mayor Jalando-on remains hopeful that when the situation normalizes “we will come together once more — not just to celebrate All tourism activities near Mount Kanlaon in Negros Island have been suspended temporarily, according to an advisory of the Department of Tourism (DOT) The suspension includes treks and visits to nearby destinations such as La Carlota City and other surrounding areas in the Province of Negros Occidental in collaboration with its regional offices in Central Visayas (Region VII) and Western Visayas (Region VI) is actively monitoring the situation following the eruption of Mount Kanlaon on April 8 2025,” DOT said in the advisory dated April 9 DOT cited of ashfall reported in various barangays several municipalities in Negros Occidental with forecasts still in effect,” it added “The local government of Canlaon City has enforced a strict prohibition on entry into the six-kilometer extended danger zone surrounding the volcano tourist attractions in Canlaon City have remained closed since the elevation to Alert Level 2,” DOT added has been hoisted over Kanlaon Volcano since its eruption on December 9 there are no reports of stranded tourists related to the eruption “All tourist accommodations and infrastructure have been assessed as structurally sound and local tourism offices continue to monitor the situation closely,” DOT further stated “We advise tourists to postpone any travel plans to these locations and to adhere to the safety measures established by local authorities follow official advisories from PHIVOLCS and local authorities and avoid disseminating unverified information,” the advisory added (Info courtesy: Department of Tourism - Philippines) Kanlaon evacuees earned buzz for featuring a “couple’s room.” Radio station RMN DYHB Bacolod 747 on Tuesday reported that the La Carlota Evacuation Center has a room dedicated to couples temporarily sheltered in the site due to the eruption of the Kanlaon Volcano The “Couple’s Room” has a series of rules that should be followed by those who will use it according to a translated version of the photo: The radio station reported that couples must only use the room for two hours “Good vibes,” it said in a Facebook post Residents of Negros Island were disrupted on Monday one of the active volcanoes in the country sending a voluminous plume visible as far as Toledo The eruption prompted volcanologists to raise its status from Alert Level 2 or “Increasing Unrest” to Alert Level 3 or “Magmatic Unrest.” Reports said 9,403 individuals or 2,880 families have been evacuated from five cities and towns in Negros Occidental as of Tuesday The displacement comes as authorities implement a six-kilometer permanent danger zone from the active volcano RELATED: Recommended face masks to wear amid Kanlaon eruption | Kanlaon volcano erupts, says seismology agency BACOLOD City – Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has ordered the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) to thoroughly investigate the killing of a 15-year-old girl from this city who was found dead in La Carlota City The mayor yesterday directed the BCPO led by Colonel Joeresty Coronica to coordinate  with the La Carlota City Police Station “I condemned in the strongest terms the tragic and senseless death of a 15-year-old Bacolodnon We will not rest until they are held accountable,” Mayor Benitez said He also extended his sympathies to the victim’s family also urged young people to exercise caution when interacting with others “Always inform your family members or any trusted adult of your whereabouts,” he added was found dead inside a sugarcane plantation in Hacienda San Roque Police said the victim was found with her mouth covered with duct tape and hands tied behind her back chief of the Bacolod City Police Station 9 the victim was reportedly last seen alive with a boy her age./PN BACOLOD City – A 15-year old girl from this city who has been missing since July 29 was found dead in Hacienda San Roque a resident of Barangay Sum-ag and a Grade 10 student of Sum-ag National High School was found in an advance state of decomposition around 6:30 a.m The discovery was made by one of the hacienda workers inside the secluded area of the sugarcane plantation around 700 meters away from the main road who immediately went to La Carlota City upon learning that there was a dead body found La Carlota City police were still investigating the incident to identify the possible suspect/s and determine the motive in the killing./PN Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – Rising temperatures prompted emergency responders to move to ensure the protection of over 5,000 Kanlaon Volcano eruption evacuees sheltering in makeshift facilities in La Castellana and La Carlota City As temperatures climbed, Kabankalan Mayor Benjie Miranda and Himamaylan Mayor Raymund Tongson suspended all classes – public and private – at all education levels on Thursday after the state weather bureau forecast that the temperature would feel like 40 degrees Celsius in some parts of Negros Occidental Mayor Marvin Malacon suspended only afternoon classes Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) was right – the heat index was 40 degrees around 1 pm Thursday Fernandez said he instructed all Regional Incident Management Team responders to ensure that all 13 evacuation centers in La Castellana and La Carlota had adequate ventilation to prevent health issues as temperatures rise this March “I’ve told them to follow protocols in assisting the Kanlaon evacuees amid hot temperatures I told them too to ensure that each evacuation center must have an ample supply of drinking water which is badly needed,” Fernandez added La Castellana still has nine active evacuation centers for its 4,400 remaining evacuees; La Carlota has four for 1,500 people Bago evacuees have all been transferred to a relocation site in Barangay Napoles Fernandez said that part of their mandate is to look after the health of the Kanlaon evacuees amid challenging conditions as temperatures rise Task Force Kanlaon has been tracking weather conditions Daily forecasts indicate that a high heat index – a measure of how hot it feels when humidity is factored in with the actual air temperature – is expected over the coming weeks “We want to ensure that no evacuee will fall ill while at the evacuation center just because of the heat,” Fernandez said Workers from the Department of Health in the Negros Island Region were also on alert because of the threat posed by the scorching heat PAGASA earlier advised people in Negros Occidental to take “extreme caution.” Pinongan said residents should stay cool indoors and avoid strenuous outdoor activities She also urged Negrenses to immediately call emergency services or go to the nearest health facility if heat-related illnesses occur Fernandez said all response mobility assets of the Office of Civil Defense and Task Force Kanlaon are ready for deployment and medical supplies are available to respond to emergency situations