Immerse yourself in the city’s traditions told through the moves of a living game of draughts: this is the Dama Castellana of Conegliano Opening the event on Saturday 10 June will be the great Renaissance Procession which will arrive in Piazza Cima from Viale Carducci packed with over 200 participants in historical dress the Blessing of the Banners will take place with ladies and knights in devotion to request a good fortune for their neighbourhood Also in Piazza Cima there will then be the Living Checkers’ Game entitled ‘On the Moon’: a performance that will retrace the song dedicated to Astolfo included in Orlando Furioso A play that will present the exploits of Astolfo and his journey to the moon to transform the living game of draughts between the districts of Ogliano and San Giuseppe into a unique narrative journey enriched by choreographies and performances capable of moving the spectator the performance will be postponed to Sunday 11 June Admission is on payment and tickets can be purchased on the Association’s website Ceramics workshop with Sara Dall’Antonia An afternoon of Marcadoc – The hills of Venice deals with tourist cultural and food and wine information of the Marca Trevigiana and the Veneto will lead the project to transform the northern end of Paseo de la Castellana which includes works to depress the section between Calle Sinesio Delgado and Nudo Norte Calle 30 will transform one of the most congested areas of the city into a more accessible With a developable surface area of almost 70,000 m² the project will create a modern and efficient public space including green areas and civic spaces designed to give pedestrians priority It will also generate significant environmental improvement as it involves the planting of hundreds of new trees and thousands of shrubs The work is part of Madrid City Council’s strategic plan to enhance functionality sustainability and urban integration in an area of great importance for the city It will also connect the Virgen de Begoña district and the future Madrid Nuevo Norte development with the city center boosting north-south mobility along this urban axis and creating a two-lane cycleway to transform one of the city’s most congested areas into a more accessible It will be carried out by a consortium led by Ferrovial’s construction division (with a 65% stake) in collaboration with Gyocivil (17.5%) and Licuas (17.5%) This latest commission reaffirms Ferrovial’s leadership in the development of sustainable infrastructure and in the improvement of urban connectivity evidencing its capacity to tackle highly complex technical projects with a positive impact for people HEAD OF EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION AND INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA RELATIONS HEAD OF US CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS AND BRAND Ferrovial held its Shareholders Meeting this Thursday after a year marked by strong operating results and intensive asset rotation during which the company s shares also started trading on Nasdaq.. 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Can try another term or browse the main menu to find what you are looking for Former Brevard County Democrats Chair Pamela Castellana has been appointed by Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried as the Vice Chair of DEC Engagement She’s also been elected as a member of the Democratic National Committee and Small County Coalition to provide trainings and oversee the development of resources and strategy for DEC growth Pamela Castellana has been an active leader in Democratic Party organizing since 2017 serving as Chair of the Brevard County Democratic Executive Committee from 2020 to 2024 Brevard Democrats achieved historic levels of voter engagement and turnout despite the county’s deep-red political landscape and mobilized over 800 unique volunteers to canvass and call voters across the county Brevard Democrats turned out at a record-breaking 83.6% These efforts contributed to key victories with 43 elected Democrats now serving across 20 districts and municipalities Even in the face of a hostile political climate Brevard Democrats held Donald Trump to just a two-point gain resisting the statewide and national shifts to the right While Pamela chose not to run for a second term as Chair she remains a passionate advocate for county DECs and volunteers—the backbone of the party and ensuring that the state is never counted out in the fight for progressive values Photo Photo Re-offending Child molester convicted, sentenced to life in prison - The Space Coast Rocket Photo Photo Albert Castellana is a seasoned entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the crypto industry he has co-founded and led major crypto ecosystems His projects have collectively surpassed $25 billion in market cap Can you explain how GenLayer’s Optimistic Democracy consensus differs from traditional mechanisms Optimistic Democracy is designed to manage non-deterministic operations crucial for AI-driven smart contracts, a concept central to platforms like YeagerAI which require every node to produce the same result AI introduces variability that can cause nodes to generate slightly different outputs Optimistic Democracy handles this by selecting a subset of validators that propose an outcome Other validators compare the result based on an “Equivalence Principle” to determine if it meets the criteria set by the contract developer an appeal process allows more validators to participate This system is well-suited for AI applications as it manages variability and allows for diverse model outputs while maintaining security and consensus What key use cases will drive GenLayer’s adoption and how does it address traditional smart contract pain points particularly those needing real-time data and complex decision-making where GenLayer can act as a decentralised oracle to resolve decisions based on live data; DeFi where AI-powered contracts can automate financial adjustments; AI-driven governance for DAOs automating votes and decision-making; and autonomous legal contracts that adapt to real-world events GenLayer addresses the limitations of traditional deterministic systems by allowing for non-deterministic operations like natural language processing and web scraping by supporting Python for contract development contrasting with the niche languages required by traditional platforms like Solidity How does GenLayer protect against prompt injection and other AI-related vulnerabilities when interacting with public data GenLayer mitigates the risks of prompt injection and AI model vulnerabilities through several layers of security One defence is the use of diverse AI models across validators reducing the system’s susceptibility to attacks targeting specific models The “Equivalence Principle” allows validators to compare different outputs and assess their functional similarity making it difficult for malicious inputs to succeed An appeal mechanism further ensures that questionable outputs can be re-evaluated by additional validators processing inputs in a sandboxed environment to prevent harmful prompts from affecting the system How will GenLayer allocate its recent $7.5 million in seed funding GenLayer plans to use the $7.5 million seed funding to continue developing its platform and expanding its reach A large part of the investment will go towards improving its core technology such as refining the consensus algorithm and enhancing the developer tools we want the platform to run smoothly for developers and validators who work on it We’re also focusing on getting more developers involved by making the platform easier to access and running events like hackathons and grant programmes to encourage early participation and innovation Security and scalability are key priorities as well GenLayer will be investing in audits and research to deal with potential vulnerabilities and to ensure the platform can grow without issues GenLayer is also dedicating resources to growing its community by providing educational materials and outreach efforts The goal is to help developers and users get familiar with the platform and understand its unique features in a more accessible way Distrito Castellana Norte is the urban regeneration company spearheading Madrid Nuevo Norte As the main private developer of this project economically and environmentally sustainable city model to future generations This public-private partnership project is built on a broad institutional This people-centred urban design model focuses on the complete renovation of Chamartín station and integration of railway land into the city with a notable role in public transport and green areas and technology serving citizens The project spreads across 2,357,443 m2 of land with 1,048,535 m2 as residential buildable area and 1,608,778 m2 as commercial area and includes mixed uses to promote urban activity This project has a unique potential and will create up to 350,000 jobs It will add 10,500 homes (20% affordable) and a cutting-edge CBD that will become a new iconic international landmark for Madrid For more information visit distritocastellananorte.com Web design TWK Welcome to IPE Real Assets. 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Read our policy By 2025-03-12T11:44:00+00:00 Spanish real estate investment trust Castellana Properties has acquired the Bonaire open air shopping centre from Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) for €305m The deal gives Castellana ownership of 55,800sqm of the 78,000sqm property’s gross lettable area (GLA) Alcampo hypermarket owns and occupies the remaining GLA Bonaire the largest shopping centre in the Valencia area URW said it has now completed or secured €900m in 2025 transactions with the Bonaire deal contributing to a corresponding reduction in the group’s proportionate net debt To read the latest IPE Real Assets magazine click here Copyright © 1997–2025 IPE International Publishers Limited Site powered by Webvision Cloud An Amber Alert was canceled late Thursday night after three children who were reported missing from Moscow Mills were found safe According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol made threats and then left the home with the children Authorities said no contact had been made with Castellana or the children since then The suspect vehicle was last seen Tuesday in Bloomington The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post Thursday night that Castellana is the children's mother Authorities did not say where they were located Katie Greathouse is the assistant news director for ABC 17 News ABC 17 News is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Community Guidelines | KMIZ-TV FCC Public File | FCC Applications | Do Not Sell My Personal Information The project aims to revitalise one of Madrid’s “most congested” areas into an “accessible and sustainable” urban space is set to undergo a significant transformation with a €98.4m ($103.2m) project led by infrastructure company Ferrovial and its consortium partners Gyocivil and Licuas The initiative aims to revitalise one of the city’s “most congested” areas into an “accessible and sustainable” urban space will develop nearly 70,000m² into a modern public area featuring green spaces This development is claimed to be part of a broader strategic plan by the council to enhance the city’s functionality The project is expected to deliver significant environmental benefits The introduction of hundreds of new trees and thousands of shrubs will contribute to an improved ecological landscape within the city The transformation will also facilitate better connectivity by linking the Virgen de Begoña district and the upcoming Madrid Nuevo Norte development with the city centre This will serve to improve north-south mobility along this urban corridor Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis The construction work involves the depressing the existing road rerouting surface-level lanes to the periphery The consortium undertaking this project is led by Ferrovial’s construction division both engaged in the construction and services sector Earlier in February 2025, Ferrovial, through its UK construction division, was awarded a £230m ($283.8m) contract for the Grain to Tilbury electricity infrastructure upgrade project by National Grid The project is set to run from early 2025 until the first quarter of 2029 In November 2024, the UK’s High Speed Two (HS2) announced Ferrovial Construction/BAM Nuttall joint venture (JV) as one of the companies to provide the high-speed rail project’s track Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network User login the best way to end the day is with one of the following options: La Mar Restaurante Close to the Azca area and the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium this restaurant pays tribute to Peruvian ceviche restaurants through the leading Peruvian chef Gastón Acurio. Its culinary proposal focuses on the freshness of local fish and the diversity of the Andean country's culinary traditions. It also has an exceptional cocktail bar Tatel This chic but cosy restaurant offers a unique experience of Spanish haute cuisine exceptional customer service and live music Juan Antonio Medina is its international executive chef who is following in the footsteps of previous chefs Zalacaín Setting the gold standard for fine dining in Madrid since 1973 It is part of Spain’s culinary history as the first restaurant to earn three Michelin stars After closing its doors due to the pandemic it reopened in July 2021 thanks to the Urrechu group with the Basque chef Íñigo Urrechu as culinary director Although it does not retain its stars at present the renovated Zalacaín is still operating with practically the same team as before offering a modern take on fine dining with sustainable healthy and socially conscientious cuisine La MaMá Restaurante This inviting restaurant presents a modern take on traditional cuisine receiving its first Bib Gourmand distinction in 2019 in recognition of its value for money It is headed up by Marcos Turanzo and sommelier María Brufau presenting flavours reminiscent of traditional home cooking with an innovative twist La MaMá excels in offering dishes made with care and love, using good quality, seasonal, market produce. They also work very hard to ensure everyone receives exceptional customer service. In addition, they have two tasting menus: Seasonal and Classic featuring the restaurant’s most outstanding dishes Luzi Bombón Paseo de la Castellana is home to this modern brasserie run by the restaurant group Tragaluz along with a variety of sharing platters and side dishes you can enjoy live music performances here La Maruca This restaurant owned by Grupo Cañadío and headed up by Paco Quirós and Carlos Crespo serves Cantabrian cuisine with a modern twist in an innovative setting with outdoor seating It is also the recipient of a Bib Gourmand distinction from the Michelin Guide The restaurant is decorated in a minimalist way with pleasant white and wood tones a heated terrace and a more informal bar area by the entrance Ichiban Lovers of Japanese cuisine can visit this bright airy restaurant serving Japanese haute cuisine It has four tables with teppanyaki hot plates in view of the customer and fusion dishes that combine Japanese with Western culture Leña Madrid Inside the Hyatt Regency Hesperia Madrid hotel you will find this restaurant led by Malaga chef Dani García recipient of three Michelin stars for his now defunct Dani García Restaurant which breaks away from stereotypes and combines innovation The culinary proposal at Leña is based on the theme of fire with a balance between technique and respect for the product The dishes served focus on quality ingredients and their versatility cooked over an open flame but with a personal touch and international influences La Guisandera de Piñera This restaurant is an ambassador for Asturian cuisine showcasing the region’s delicate stews given a modern twist ‘Las Guisanderas’ are seen as the guardians of traditional recipes cooking stews over a low heat to create simple The menu also includes dishes such as minced chorizo croquettes Pabblo Located at the foot of the Torre Picasso skyscraper this restaurant is owned by Grupo Carbón and offers an ambitious fusion of wonderful food signature cocktails and impressive live shows in a space over 2000 m2 in size Chef Oscar Horcajo presents a menu that pays tribute to classic international and Mediterranean dishes They also have homemade desserts and exclusive cocktails made by Carlos Moreno Mesón Txistu serves the most traditional Basque cuisine. Open since the 1970s it is the perfect place for those who like to eat good dishes that the Maître D’ recommends to accompany a good wine from the well-stocked cellar Their homemade desserts are the best way to round off a delicious evening MAD13 This small restaurant located very close to the  Santiago Bernabéu Stadium has a New York vibe and London inspiration serving all the way through from breakfast to nights out on the town such as crispy duck drumsticks or nigiris from Havana tataki tuna and lamb chops as well as desserts Marieta Restaurant run by Grupo Larrumba that has a modern and contemporary feel various different spaces and international cuisine There are also DJ sessions to liven up your evening and you can enjoy a drink into the early hours of the morning Sabor Gaucho This restaurant invites you on a gourmet journey to the roots of Brazilian cuisine where each dish tells a story of tradition and culinary excellence. From the welcoming and vibrant atmosphere to the warm and attentive service Sabor Gaucho strives to offer an experience that takes you all the way to Brazil The star dish is the churrasco gaúcho steak Inspired by the gaucho traditions of southern Brazil they prepare premium cuts of meat with great skill and dedication.  DiverXO The area of Castellana boasts the only restaurant in Madrid with three Michelin stars It is headed up by Spanish chef Dabiz Muñoz who specialises in avant-garde cuisine and has been recognised as the Best Chef in The World at The Best Chef Awards in 2021 Since 2014, it has been located inside the NH Collection Eurobuilding hotel and although it is hard to classify the astonishing cuisine served its tasting menu consists of dishes that are genuine works of art Ugo Chan this restaurant was awarded a Michelin star in the 2023 Guide It is headed up by chef Hugo Muñoz who has a unique vision of Japanese cuisine fused with touches of local and national Spanish cuisine The menu focuses above all on seasonal produce and you can choose between the a la carte menu or the Omakase tasting menu devised by the chef The food is complemented by an exquisite selection of wines RavioXO Within the Gourmet Experience area of El Corte Inglés de Castellana is the other project led by the Madrid chef Dabiz Muñoz This restaurant was awarded a Michelin star in the 2023 edition of the distinguished guide Pasta and dough are the unifying thread that ties together the gourmet proposals, not bound by any cultural references. The menu pays tribute to the work the chef has been doing in the creation of dumplings since he first launched his other restaurant, DiverXO. A´Barra this restaurant received its first Michelin star in 2017 and has been revalidated by the 2024 edition of the guide It serves technical dishes made using premium ingredients It includes a Gourmet Restaurant that serves traditional cuisine respectful of the seasonality of ingredients and the exclusive Kitchen Table experience where you can watch the chefs in action as they prepare your tasting menu Smoked Room Chef Dani García has another restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Hesperia Madrid hotel, as well as Leña Madrid A unique and exclusive space that showcases the art and technique of smoking and grilling in its dishes This restaurant has two Michelin stars since 2022 and one Repsol sun The Smoked Room Fire omakase is a 15-course menu with innovative creations that vary according to the seasonal ingredients available inspired by Japan both in the concept and the design of the dish Volvoreta Within the Eurostars Madrid Tower hotel, in the PwC Tower of the Cuatro Torres Business Area complex this restaurant serves the best Mediterranean dishes with a touch of signature cuisine and spectacular views of the mountains surrounding Madrid and you can enjoy stunning views out over the city Here they serve traditional recipes adapted to each season and dishes always presented in an incredible and innovative way There is a tasting menu available that consists of six dishes plus dessert Élkar Considered the highest restaurant in Spain, it is located 160 metres above the ground on the 33rd floor of the Torre Emperador Castellana skyscraper It has the best views of Madrid in an exclusive setting perfect for lovers of fine food looking for a truly memorable experience Élkar fuses traditional dishes with avant-garde cuisine and its menu is inspired by Mediterranean market cuisine combining traditional flavours with modern culinary techniques Each dish has been devised following the expertise of chef Fran Vicente to be a unique culinary experience Torre Caleido Standing a staggering 181 metres tall with 36 floors the Torre Caleido also has a shopping and dining area with a wide array of restaurants serving cuisine from all over the world This innovative new culinary space features the biggest names in the restaurant trade as well as spaces for lovers of healthy food and culinary novelties for those seeking new experiences and flavours serving traditional authentic Lebanese food; Kanbun with flavours from Asia and the West; Honest Greens focused on real food and natural products; and Grosso Napoletano recognised as the top artisan pizza chain in the world by the prestigious magazine 50 Top Pizza Delve into Madrid’s exciting food scene with dinner at a Michelin-star restaurant some tapas in a century-old taberna or a cocktail at a rooftop bar Discover Madrid’s financial district on a walking tour that passes by a sports classic: the Bernabéu football stadium Discover the establishments that boast one from long-established restaurants to new venues that have been awarded their first stars in this year's edition In the far north of Castellana is this new “Madrid city” and the highest building in Spain In the midst of skyscrapers and business meetings the area of AZCA and Castellana offers lots of shops and department stores to meet the needs of fashionistas There are many restaurants that close well into the early hours to satisfy the appetites of night owls Our city has excellent restaurants that bring us the flavours and aromas of the best cuisine from around the country. clubs and pubs turn the heart of Madrid’s financial district into a place for night owls meat and other products from Madrid with Designation of Origin Ideas for a great shopping experience in Madrid Red wine and beer may traditionally be most Spaniards' drinks of choice but cocktails are becoming an increasingly popular alternative Spend the night in the lap of luxury in one of Madrid's fabulous five-star hotels The city brings together some of the best rated centres internationally Madrid is brimming with revamped markets where locals do their weekly shopping and meet friends for a drink and a bite to eat Discover a selection of the best gastronomy from the whole of Spain in Madrid Discover the trendy street for foodies in the central district of Chamberí Madrid's excellent transport system allows you to get around the city quickly and safely by bus The city’s new official sightseeing and tourist travel pass Our online store (in Spanish) sells artisan souvenirs Has Randy Fine intentionally misrepresented the law in an attempt to influence Brevard’s elections State Representative Randy Fine recently accused Brevard County Democratic Party Chair Pam Castellana of committing election fraud by issuing judicial recommendations claiming she faces up to six months in prison the legal foundation for Fine’s claims appears to crumble as the statute he cited was struck down by the courts nearly three decades ago He may have “pressed charges” on himself Fine’s posts referenced Florida Statute 105.09 which prohibited political parties from endorsing Fine claims Castellana’s judicial recommendations violate the statute and he demands her arrest who acts as he has a law degree but is not a licensed Florida attorney Only candidates are prohibited from publicly advertising themselves as members of a political party It is a misdemeanor crime (carrying a max of 60 days in jail not 6 months prison) if a candidate does so There is no evidence that any of the candidates mentioned by Randy Fine have violated the law Fine’s Timing Unmistakenly Politically Motivated Is it any wonder that Fine has wrongly cited the law and called for the arrest of a political opponent on the eve of an election?  I’m not surprised Randy Fine has no knowledge of state law He proves again that he is a petty shell of a man who thrives on chaos and hate I AM surprised that our public defender is equally ignorant BrevardDems has not officially endorsed in any judicial race and we have not coordinated with any campaign in our suggestions Brevard Democrats don’t need to bend the law to win elections We provide quality candidates committed to serving their electorate and we do the work to get them elected It is also clear that Fine only wants his Republican candidates to win Florida’s judicial races are nonpartisan because we want our judges to be neutral No person  should stand before a judge and worry that he or she will rule based on politics Randy Fine only supports judicial candidates that pass his ‘real’ Republican litmus test Fine makes his allegations on the eve of the August 20 2024 primary which may determine judicial races.  If any judicial candidate gets more than 50% of the vote the race is ended.  If not candidate gets more than 50% of the vote the race continue until the date of the primary election on November 5 Randy Fine’s accusations appear to be an attempt to punish a political opponent and to influence an election Fine himself may have broken the law and snitched on himself In the same posts where he accused Castellana of wrongdoing Fine also shared his own judicial recommendations Given his position as an elected state representative this raises serious legal and ethical questions prohibits state officers from using their official authority to influence elections Fine could be perceived as attempting to influence the election in his official capacity Fine has referred to his Facebook page on local media stations as his official State Representative Facebook page and it is entitled “State Representative Randy Fine.” He also used the official Florida House of Representative Seal as his cover photo on the page which can only be used for official business according to state law Fine quickly took down the original post (screenshot below) after likely being advised he too was breaking the statute in his follow up more flippant post where he state’s he just “pressed charges,” he again referenced his very own “judicial recommendations.” In his rush to accuse Castellana of election fraud Randy Fine may have unwittingly placed himself in legal jeopardy His actions have not only highlighted his misunderstanding of the law but also suggested that he may have engaged in the very behavior he accused others of the legal and political fallout from this incident is likely to grow drawing further scrutiny of both his actions and the advice he received.  Fine Deflecting From Own Flailing Campaign Randy Fine lost the straw polls for both his races amongst Republicans.  Simultaneously his Facebook posts have gotten more erratic with bizarre rants and memes only to be deleted later. It’s gotten to the point that even his own long-time supporters have turned on him in the comments resulting in him having to turn commenting off on some of his posts The bottom line:  Randy Fine’s claims will likely grow wilder as the election approaches Put on your seat belt and critical thinking cap –  or just stop reading Randy Fine’s page altogether [1] See Judicial Impartiality and the Regulation of Judicial Election Campaigns Pol’y 205 (Spring 2004); Judicial Elections: Canon 7 22 (July/ Augus 1998); Issues Facing the Judiciary:  Regulating Judges’ Political Activity After White To read this full article you need to be subscribed to Newsline a leading global real estate investor and manager of the Allianz Group has plans to invest €40 million ($45 million) to create a prime mixed-use destination by integrating the adjoined commercial residential and office areas managed by the firm in Madrid’s Nueva España neighborhood This project will be branded NUGA Castellana and is set to be completed in second quarter 2025 NUGA Castellana’s 66,000 square meters (710,418 square feet) will offer 21,000 square meters (226,042 square feet)  of prime office space and 271 homes for rent integrated with 4,620 square meters (49,729 square feet)  of restaurants and 6,600 square meters (71,042 square feet) of retail office tenants will have access to 1,600 square meters (17,222 square feet) of green spaces and roof terraces Glossary, videos, podcasts, research in the Resource Center Upload your latest press release or suggest a story idea to our editorial team We use cookies and other tracking technologies to personalize your user experience on our site and perform site analytics. 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SpainChevron MadridChevron The formally dressed bellmen and luxury cars out front give off a little whiff of what’s to come Set on Madrid’s famous Paseo de la Castellana and big-name retailers share the neighborhood with this member of The Leading Hotels of the World whose guest list includes big celebrities and diplomats Thomas Urquijo designed every inch of the rooms White walls with gold accents frame patterned carpets and king beds; silk lamp covers and fabric wall coverings add texture Magna rooms are the entry-level category; Grand Deluxe and Grand Prestige rooms add more space and better views Junior suites have ensuite living rooms; the two largest suites on the top floor have enormous panoramic terraces overlooking Paseo de la Castellana You’ll never want for space here as the hotel has the one of the highest percentages of suites in town Drinking and dining—what are we looking at Tse Yang was the finest Chinese restaurant to open in Madrid and its crispy Peking Duck has been delighting locals for years An atrium-covered patio is the perfect spot for dining in warm weather; The Lounge serves a mix of Spanish and international food housekeepers hang your clothes and arrange personal effects atop a white linen cloth in the bathroom Dining in the lounge is available all day to cater to international hunger pangs that don’t follow the same schedule as those of Spaniards when a perfectly coiffed crowd has hushed discussions about worldly matters You won’t find rowdy kids in any of the public areas—at least not for very long Paseo de la Castellana is a prestigious location You'll be within strolling distance of major art museums Is there anything you'd change? The Royal Palace and Gran Vía are quite a hike, but taxis are plentiful and rarely expensive. Even better, ring for the hotel’s Bentley car service, which can easily do the trick. Any other hotel features worth noting? The hotel's spa has a strong loyal following and features a Turkish hammam. Bottom line: Worth it? Why? If you are in search for an address to impress, this is it. All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. If you book something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse We understand that time is the greatest luxury which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – The current Kanlaon Volcano crisis is hurting the P50 million banana industry of La Castellana Mayor Alme Rhummyla Nicor-Mangilimutan said on Friday Nicor-Mangilimutan also said that this year’s Banana Festival slated every April 1 to 5 has been cancelled because of Kanlaon’s continued restiveness She said that it is sad that the Kanlaon crisis has already brought them lots of challenges As the “banana capital” of Negros Occidental with more 500 hectares of backyard-type banana plantations a first class municipality located near the foot of Kanlaon produces more than 40 tons of bananas every month prior to the volcano’s eruptions since last year La Castellana’s banana industry also comprises one-fourth,  or around P50 million of the town’s P193 million revenue from agricutural products she said banana plantations in five of their affected barangays — Biak na Bato Mansalanao and Sag-ang — have already been affected hurting the more than 1,300 farming families in these villages who are mostly dependent on their banana plants Data from the Office of the Municipal Agriculture said that La Castellana has banana farms in of all its 13 barangays Aside from the 500 hectares across 13 villages with farmers being supported by the local government there are another 17 hectares banana plantation being managed and maintained by a private firm in Barangay Lalagsan With its three famous or abundant varities of bananas — saba and balangon —  La Castellana has already established a captive market in China for its saba sticks and crackers The local government is now planning to put a processing plant for saba sticks and crackers the mayor said their export of saba sticks and crackers might be affected La Castellana’s saba sticks were cited as “Best Innovative Saba Banana Snack Food Product” during the 16th Q Asia’s National Product Quality Awards That is why every April 1 to 5 La Castellana holds a Banana Festival to honor its banana farmers for their great contribution to the town’s economy OIC of the Department of Agriculture-Negros Island Region (DA-NIR) March 17,  that he empathized with the people of La Castellana and its banana industry “We know and understand the problem confronting the banana industry in town right now we have standby fund intended for the rehabilitation efforts but we cannot move yet since we cannot assess the extent or degree of damage among the banana plantations across the municipality because of the ongoing abnormalities being shown by Kanlaon Volcano,” Barrogo said assured the local government of La Castellana that DA-NIR has a fund to be alloted for its banana plantation rehabilitation once the crisis is over Nicor-Mangilimutan appealed to the national government agencies concerned for the replishment of their local budget used for feeding their evacuees since Kanlaon eruption on December 9 she said they spent more than P32 million for food of the evaucees and fuel during evacuation period as well as for the daily transport of goods the local government also subsidizes the tuition and allowances of more than 200 students in the five affected barangays — Biak na Bato Mansalanao and Sag-ang — where the livelihoods of parents were negatively impacted by the present crisis La Castellana is still housing 4,244 evacuees in nine evacuation centers Mangilimutan said that Office of the Civil Defense Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno already promised to her that a P47-million replenishment for La Castellana’s financial aid is underway as supporting papers are now with the Office of the President The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Western Visayas put up learning spaces in evacuation centers in the Municipality of La Castellana The evacuation centers have accommodated over 1,300 families affected by the volcanic unrest of Mount Kanlaon and other equipment for classroom use so children could pursue their studies despite the circumstance.  Six of 11 schools in La Castellana have been used as evacuation centers 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 Cover Chef Romeo Morelli of Castellana (Photo: courtesy of Castellana) Chef Romeo Morelli of Castellana (Photo: courtesy of Castellana) fine-dining restaurant Castellana beautifully captures the rich flavours of Northern Italy’s Piedmont region Renowned for its exceptional culinary landscape Piedmont’s unique geography fosters the growth of high-quality produce This rare delicacy is celebrated for its complex aroma and ability to elevate any dish Castellana sources these exquisite truffles from its private land in Alba ensuring unparalleled freshness and quality Executive chef Romeo Morelli has honoured the arrival of these “white diamonds of the Earth” by crafting an exclusive degustation menu with each of the four courses thoughtfully curated to complement the intricate aromas of the white truffles Guests are invited to indulge in a culinary celebration of the autumn season with a delightful Piedmontese twist featuring a perfectly poached egg paired with Chanterelle mushrooms and shavings of Alba white truffle Guests can then choose between Ying & Yang ravioli homemade angel hair pasta with guinea fowl and Alba white truffle grilled Antarctic cod served with Piedmontese milk which features Brittany blue lobster with zabaione The experience concludes with a hazelnut panna cotta adorned with shavings of Alba white truffle This exclusive menu will be available from September 17 The 4-course Alba white truffle menu is priced at HK$2880 To make a reservation, click here On paper, it's an uphill battle for Alessandro Deri's boys, coming off a dramatic draw in the pre-Easter round against Livorno but from a general not-so-positive moment that has caused the Azzurri to fall, week after week, right into the play-off zone, just two points away from direct relegation. Nannini will definitely be out due to injury and Pertica due to suspension, it is likely that they will decide to start with an experienced defensive trio, leaving the younger players in midfield, especially on the wings. FLAMINIA (3-5-2): Nespola; Benedetti, Lisari, Penchini; Tascini, Ciganda. All. Nofri SANGIOVANNESE (3-5-2): Potato; Of Spoletina, Fumanti, Santeramo; Nieri, Bocci. All. Deri BACOLOD City – Vice President Sara Duterte visited three local government units (LGUs) affected by the Mount Kanlaon eruption in Negros Island The Office of the Vice President (OVP) distributed 25 kilos of rice to each of the 2,540 internally displaced families who are currently staying in the evacuation centers in La Carlota City and La Castellana town in Negros Occidental In a press conference at La Castellana National High School (LCNHS) Vice President Duterte said she wanted to personally see the situation of the affected families and bring assistance who got the chance to talk with the evacuees also directed her staff from her Bacolod satellite office to provide them with hygiene kits she assured La Castellana’s Mayor Rhummyla Mangilimutan that she will support the Kitchen Project a daily cooking project of the local government the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said it has provided P131.515 million in various assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Negros Island since the explosive eruption of Mount Kanlaon last Dec Data of the DSWD Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center showed that Negros Occidental has received P83.134 million in total assistance The recipient-LGUs include La Castellana with P52.774 million; La Carlota City and website in this browser for the next time I comment The mayor of a town in the Province of Negros Occidental expressed readiness to undergo a lifestyle check Mayor Rhummyla Nicor Mangilimutan of the Municipality of La Castella made the statement as a reply to a case filed against her at the Ombudsman for alleged graft and corruption a former casual employee of the Local Government Unit of La Castellana De la Fuente accused Mangilimutan of using government funds for the salaries of alleged ghost employees Mangilimutan shrugged off the accusation saying that the filing of a complaint against her is “politically motivated.” De la Fuente is not convinced at Mangilimutan’s answer given during the presscon He said that the answer is far from the issue sa mga ghost employee kay isa ina sa gin-file ko sa iya sa Ombudsman,” De la Fuente said.  FLAMINIA (3-5-2): Nespola; Benedetti, Lisari (33' st Zanchi), Penchini; Tascini, Ciganda. Available: Brusca, Massaccesi, Igini, Pigna, Celentano, Alagia. Coach Nofri SANGIOVANNESE (3-4-1-2): Patata; Della Spoletina, Fumanti, Santeramo; Bargellini (29' st Lombardi), Foresta (1' st Romanelli), Cenci, Arrighi; (8' st Gianassi), Gaetani; Nieri, Rotondo (35' st Bocci). Subs: Barberini, Chelli, Vietina, Pertici, Kodra. Coach Deri REFEREE: Vittorio Umberto Branzoni from Mestre (Pier Guido Morsanuto from Portogruaro and Alex Scaldaferro from Vicenza) Footnotes: Spectators approximately 250. Yellow cards: Della Spoletina, Mattei, Benedetti, Ciganda the thought of winning the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series championship was the furthest thing from Mike Castellana’s mind Castellana crashed his Western Beef/AAP Camaro during a test session at Virginia Motorsports Park but the season that started with an optimistic semifinal finish in Gainesville suddenly seemed like a lost cause led by 17-time Top Alcohol Funny Car champ Frank Manzo kicked off the 2024 season with a respectable semifinal finish in Gainesville he beat Billy Banaka and Jerico Balduf before slowing against J.R “I have to thank my whole team; those guys are just amazing but we’ve been chasing this one for a long time The accident forced Castellana to miss the four-wide event in Charlotte but his season was salvaged when old friend and fellow racer Khalid alBalooshi offered the use of one of his Jerry Bickel-built Camaro race cars so we could make it to Chicago,” Castellana said but my guys improved it every race and got it to where we could win with it.”  After damaging their car in a testing accident in Richmond Castellana borrowed a car from Khalid alBalooshi and went to the final round in Bristol where he dropped a close 5.81 to 5.86 decision against Kris Thorne so it took quite a while to get a handle on their new car Progress became evident when Castellana drove to a runner-up finish in Bristol a championship was not even up for discussion While much has been made of the fact that six-time Pro Stock champion Erica Enders was ranked No 13 ranked Pro Mod racer following the Route 66 event with far fewer races in which to play catch-up I pretty much put this year behind us,” said Castellana “I figured we’d just get a car together and go testing and plan for next year I didn’t know about the [Road to the Championship playoffs] The inaugural Pro Mod Road to the Championship playoffs began in Brainerd He moved to fourth place with a quarterfinal finish and then kept his title hopes alive with back-to-back semifinal finishes in Indy and St Louis helped set up a late-season run to the title 13 earlier in the season but was comfortably in third place after the St Castellana’s driving was rock-solid in 2023 where he used a pair of holeshots to reach the final “I had some good runs but also a couple of red-lights that really bothered me,” Castellana said I red-lighted in the semi’s and would have had a bye in the final because Jason [Scruggs] broke We came out of there third in points behind Justin [Bond] and Kris Thorne The season ended in dramatic fashion in Las Vegas at the NHRA Nevada Nationals Thorne suffered an unfortunate incident when he crashed his car in round one Castellana then defeated Dimitry Samorukov in round two to claim the lead and watched from the finish line as Bond dropped a close race to Kevin Rivenbark “I didn’t know the points and didn’t even want to think about it,” Castellana said “I won that [second round] and was ready to head back to the pits FOX/NHRA reporter] told me I couldn’t leave and I was happy but also kind of upset,” Castellana said Castellana completed his improbable comeback by winning the final event of the season in Las Vegas he locked up his first NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series championship “We came into this weekend and just wanted to win the race I didn’t have any thoughts about the championship and John — enough for giving me such a great car The car he crashed was recently repaired and returned and there is also a new car on order for some time in the 2024 season as Castellana begins his title defense “We’re going to test this winter and get the old car hopefully back to where it was before,” Castellana said “It’s not going to be any easier next year This article originally appeared in the Year in Review issue of National Dragster AUG 18-19 Lucas Oil Series Divisional Event The Japanese versatile fashion group has once again announced a major opening in Madrid: its new store will be located in the heart of Paseo de la Castellana The Japanese sustainable fashion company announced in December a major expansion in Europe: the opening of 15 stores between 2024 and 2025 One of them will be at number 85 Paseo de la Castellana the building that houses the offices of Accenture Spain And today the opening date has been announced: March 27 Uniqlo will occupy the first floor of the building very close to the Nuevos Ministerios interchange and department stores such as El Corte Inglés Of all the Uniqlo stores in Madrid –it currentlyhas two: one on Gran Vía and another in the Salamanca district –the one on Castellana will be the smallest: it will be 1,420 square meters spread over three floors “We are delighted to open a new UNIQLO store in one of Madrid’s most iconic commercial hubs in the heart of the city’s dynamic business district This store is designed to cater to the diverse community of professionals families and students that make this area unique,” said Mark Barnatovic Uniqlo’s communications team has this to say about the new store:“The store has been designed to offer a more convenient and approachable shopping experience it will allow customers to discover collections such as Uniqlo U and Manga Curation UT as well as a special collaboration with graphic designer Nuriatoll and other novelties.” Unsurprisingly, Uniqlo’ s expansion in the European market has doubled the pace: Europe was instrumental in the Japanese group’s growth between September 2023 and August 2024 The company grew by 44.5% on the continent compared to the previous financial year despite having more stores in the United States The dates displayed for an article provide information on when various publication milestones were reached at the journal that has published the article activities on preceding journals at which the article was previously under consideration are not shown (for instance submission Journal of Archaeological Science: ReportsCitation Excerpt :It seems very clear that in 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Every product is independently selected by editors Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission and the orange exterior had been covered in white The only evidence of commerce was a man in a black ski mask hawking $15 watermelons on the edge of the building’s empty parking lot as a brigade of construction workers installed copper pipes and rows of refrigerators part of a plan to bring the grocery store back to life Over the last half-century, this boxy building has transferred hands between three men named Peter Castellana. Peter Sr., the patriarch, who died in 2020 from COVID-19, used it as the headquarters for his mobbed-up wholesale meat business which was accused by the government of food-stamp fraud and securities violations who took full control of the company in 1996 converted the meat business into Western Beef and built dozens of outlets in New York’s food deserts he has tried to distance the company from his father’s criminal associations he’s cleaning up after another Peter — his son who replaced him as CEO of the parent company Peter III was forced to cede the company back to his father who came out of retirement to reverse what his son had done the youngest Peter had begun shifting the company toward upscale real-estate development The 40-year-old scion saw a better future in the dozens of properties that Cactus Holdings had amassed across the five boroughs at low prices and now were worth millions more With the grand reopening of the Queens grocery in December with jet-black hair and thick New York accents Both have warm smiles and wear gold chains features a crucifix pendant blessed by Pope John Paul I the Castellana clan usually gets together for Catholic mass or dinner The two seem to have sworn an omertà-style code of silence over how exactly their disagreements played out in the boardroom is adamant that Western Beef stay in the grocery business for the low-income customers it has always catered to “You can’t be everything to everyone,” he explained as we walked along a row of empty white shelves in the Queens warehouse “Let someone else cater to the Whole Foods he was charged with extortion after his employees threatened to break the legs of two small-time meat suppliers over an outstanding debt Like other mobsters of his generation, Peter Sr. sought to move beyond this history with generous donations and gifts to those in need. He gave to his church and dropped off turkeys to homeless shelters on Thanksgiving. A former law-enforcement official remembers Gambino boss John Gotti calling upon the Castellanas to provide free food for his annual July 4 blowouts in Ozone Park “[Gotti] would call Western Beef to send over Peter Jr. swears he never witnessed his father’s unsavory practices, but found that New York (and its major lending institutions) deemed him a tough guy nonetheless. “I understood it’s gonna take my lifetime to possibly clear up a name for the next generation,” he said He operated only in poor neighborhoods in Brooklyn National grocery chains were then afraid to touch these Zip Codes “The pockets we were going into didn’t have supermarkets,” explained Santino Montalbano Western Beef’s former real-estate director He said that they didn’t have the luxury of Google Earth back then and would instead jump in the car and drive “street by street block by block.” The company often set up shop near customers in public-housing projects they’d scoop up lots just off major thoroughfares and made aggressive offers for parcels they liked This strategy, born out of necessity, made Western Beef into a $300 million chain with profit margins that were well above industry norms, and today it operates 20 stores in the New York area alone Charlie’s face had popped up in more than a dozen food deserts in the city Where the company saved money was in the stores themselves where lower-quality products and poor conditions prevailed the company was failing 60 percent of its sanitary inspections compared to a high of 40 percent at other supermarkets The company’s sprawling 140,000-square-foot headquarters in Queens, which features offices, a wholesale wing, and a store, has an impressive view of the Manhattan skyline and is now worth more than $16 million according to the city’s property-assessment database The family has also scooped up many smaller properties across the five boroughs from empty lots to modest residential and commercial spaces that bring in passive rental income One is a three-story building located just under the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway in Carroll Gardens it has 1,560 square feet of residential space on the first floor plus two brightly renovated apartment units above it still drives around neglected neighborhoods making offers on cheap parcels of land or buildings even if he’s unsure exactly how he’ll use them now claims to own more than 2 million square feet of real estate in the city Peter III never really wanted to join the family business He ran a computer-chip business while attending NYU and later used the profits from that venture to provide loans and investment to hard-up real-estate developers after the 2008 financial crash While Wall Street firms once sneered at Western Beef Peter III snagged a college internship at Morgan Stanley But he always knew that the family expected him he believed that he could bring the business out of the old world For Peter III, the gentrification remaking New York City’s poor neighborhoods was a threat to Western Beef’s low-income customer base but also an opportunity to test a new business model He believed that the company was worth far more as a real-estate portfolio than as a grocery chain Some of those unassuming apartment buildings and warehouses — not to mention the grocery stores themselves — are attached to air rights more valuable than the property’s initial purchase price his father sent him to Florida to turn around an underperforming store in Boca Raton his father handed him the keys to the company After he emptied out the Queens flagship in 2018 Peter III pushed for one of the store’s two commercial lots to be rezoned for residential use hoping to put up a 100,000-square-foot apartment building (He envisioned that the second lot could host a national outlet or a major Chinese grocer perhaps with more apartments on top.) “I had a business plan “I had some of the best economical minds available to me.” a customer alleged that a guard knocked him unconscious simply for whistling in a store to find his children.) This new direction didn’t line up with his father’s who remained board chairman and often popped into company headquarters a former FBI agent and Western Beef’s recently retired security director told me that Peter III’s short-lived security firm was indicative of a broader strategy that “didn’t make a lot of sense.” Santino Montalbano Western Beef’s former real-estate director said he didn’t want to “get into the politics of the family,” but added that told me he’d always known his son was passionate about real estate but said that this aspect of the business could only be expanded with profits from the grocery business he halted the high-end residential projects that his son was planning At the site of a recently reopened Western Beef outlet near the Marcy Projects in Bed-Stuy “They wanted to put huge condominiums over there like they’re doing in the whole area.” But he rejected their offer and similarly backed out of his son’s Bronx residential project He expects his company will continue to develop residential projects that are anchored by Western Beef grocery stores and other retail businesses in “ripening” areas like Carroll Gardens and the Bronx “There’s something about going home on a Sunday and having dinner with my family and not talking about business that is pleasant,” he said He’s also open to retaking his former title at some point down the road as we toured one of his commercial properties in Prospect Heights success as a developer still seemed to be out of reach as well as more ambitious projects with more square feet “Real estate is a time business,” he explained The pandemic-fueled grocery-store boom has made Western Beef extremely profitable over the past two years, and Peter Jr. wants to keep growing. Recently, he paid $20 million to purchase a defunct gym in the Bronx to develop into another grocery store which will largely serve nearby residents of Section 8 housing But in a city of increasingly upscale-grocery and specialty-food stores, not everyone is in favor of that ethos. In December 2020, a Western Beef store on the Upper West Side that largely served residents of the Amsterdam Houses projects lost its lease. Local assemblymember Linda Rosenthal tried to save it arguing that “the community desperately needs a full-service supermarket with lower price points to ensure that low-income New Yorkers can continue to afford food in the neighborhoods they live in and helped build.” But the landowner a gourmet grocer that agreed to pay far more rent “When you see a store like Western Beef replaced by Whole Foods the household costs to a poor family go up significantly which can push them somewhere new,” said Matthew Kwatinetz a professor of real estate at NYU and director of the school’s Urban Lab when an anchor store like Western Beef shutters it also sends signals to nearby property owners to either jack up rents or flip their buildings He believes that the family’s deep and expanding roots in the city are “Who would think that a once-mobbed-up family would stop powerful market forces and but it kind of makes sense.” The Castellanas’ healthy skepticism of outsiders has kept their massive portfolio out of the hands of developers One could almost say that Western Beef provides a bulwark against gentrification in the low-income areas where it has set up shop seemed to help the company get another round of FRESH subsidies in 2018 On a recent trip to the company’s Prospect Avenue store in the Bronx more than 100 local customers petitioned Peter Jr “or leave our neighborhood!” When the Flushing location closed “I’d rather eat a city rat [than] that garbage low-quality beef.” “Sometimes I’ve had to bring [the meat] back because it’s no good,” one elderly customer told me who organized and submitted the Bronx petition accused Western Beef of “food apartheid.” But she also noticed that the company had listened to some of her demands The Bronx outlet was freshly stocked with organic options including various oats and flours from Bob’s Red Mill “I am so happy they have this as an oatmeal option,” Moore said enthusiastically was buoyant as he walked the aisles of his Flushing flagship on its grand reopening on a chilly Saturday As Christmas music was piped in over the store’s intercom system told me he’d invested roughly $1.2 million to get this store back in shape It was the building that his dad had bought and first developed then launched his own venture while sleeping on a weathered couch in the building’s back office (As he’d overseen the finishing details of the relaunched grocery store often wore one of his father’s favorite jackets.) He told me that family members planned to drop by for the opening He reiterated that Peter III has a “good mind for the real estate and developing,” but also that his business strategy had been “premature.” He further made clear that he has no plans of relinquishing company control any time soon “I just want to get our business back,” he explained Password must be at least 8 characters and contain: you’ll receive occasional updates and offers from New York BACOLOD City – Close to 33,000 individuals may need to evacuate if the local government of La Castellana heeds the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) – Western Visayas’ call to clear the six-kilometer permanent danger zone of Mt The OCD issued an appeal urging residents within the danger zone to evacuate due to the heightened activity of Kanlaon volcano which has been placed under Alert Level 3 by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) This level signifies intensified magmatic unrest and the possibility of a hazardous eruption La Castellana’s Mayor Alme Rhummyla Nicor-Mangilimutan confirmed in a media interview that fully implementing the evacuation would displace thousands she clarified that not all evacuees reside directly within the six-kilometer zone Many have been allowed to return home while constant monitoring continues “Some residents have cooperated with the OCD’s call but our monitoring remains active due to the volcano’s unpredictable behavior,” Nicor-Mangilimutan said nearby local governments in Himamaylan City and Pontevedra have expressed readiness to assist if evacuation centers in La Castellana reach capacity The OCD has identified critical needs for evacuees Mayor Nicor-Mangilimutan issued Executive Order No suspending classes at all levels in public and private schools and halting government office operations Private companies were also urged to suspend work based on their discretion “The potential hazards of volcanic activity necessitate these measures to ensure the safety of students Kanlaon’s intensified unrest poses dangers such as ashfall and other volcanic hazards that threaten lives and property BACOLOD City – The local government of La Castellana in Negros Occidental is urgently seeking assistance for residents affected by the recent Kanlaon Volcano eruption Mayor Rhummyla Nicor-Mangilimutan said between 10,000 to 12,000 residents from 13 barangays were affected most of whom are farmers in upland villages She said they need potable water as well as cash assistance to buy food and medicines particularly for residents who suffered from cough asthma ad eye irritation due to the volcanic ash The mayor added the eruption of the volcano and the lahar flow induced by rains contaminated water sources Rivers and streams in the town as well as in La Carlota City were choked with lahar science research specialist at the Kanlaon Volcano Observatory of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Some reported po na humina ‘yung tubig. Water might be contaminated because of the ash po Quintia advised residents that if they unsure of their water sources it would be better not to utilize it especially for drinking Bacolod City’s Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez and Victorias City’s Mayor Javi Benitez personally spearheaded the delivery of aid to La Castellana yesterday The Bacolod City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office and the Victorias City Government brought their water tankers to distribute water to the residents They also distributed hygiene kits and food supplies the president of the Association of Chief Executives (ACE) in Negros Occidental also turned over cash assistance worth P100,000 to Mayor Mangilimutan As the worst-hit by the eruption of Kanlaon Mayor Mangilimutan ordered a curfew from 9 p.m starting Friday “to regulate public and non-essential activities to ensure the safety of residents and to support the anti-criminality effort of the Philippine National Police during these times.” she said curfew shall be imposed on individuals in public places except for government workers as well as workers of private and public offices on duty during curfew hours medical doctors and veterinarians whose services are needed and workers of public utility companies conducting construction about 330 families or 1,285 individuals remained in various evacuation centers in Las Castellana while 69 families or 384 persons were staying with other family members or relatives data from the Department of Social Welfare and Development Region 6 showed which means “there is current unrest driven by shallow magmatic processes that could eventually lead to further explosive eruptions or even precede hazardous magmatic eruption.” (With a report from the Philippine News Agency)/PN NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – The sun beats down mercilessly on the makeshift tent classrooms in Las Castellana, where hundreds of grade schoolers, their families displaced by the Kanlaon Volcano eruptions try to make sense of their lessons while battling heat and the ever-present uncertainty of when they will return to proper school buildings the Department of Education (DepEd) in Negros Occidental has resorted to setting up the tent school within a campus to accommodate 441 elementary learners from two upland villages affected by the December 9 The temporary classrooms – stretched tarpaulin over wooden poles – offer little protection from the elements swirling around students as they attempt to focus on their books and worksheets Face-to-face (F2F) classes resumed on Monday a compromise born out of necessity rather than effectiveness.  DepEd officials said the face-to-face instruction is essential for the young students The initiative is a way to keep rural pupils from falling further behind yet many doubt how much learning can truly happen in an environment where children squint against the glare and swat away insects as they try to write For more than two months since the Kanlaon crisis began the children have been forced to rely on “blended learning,” an approach that works in theory but has left many struggling due to limited access to gadgets DepEd-Negros Occidental borrowed five tents from the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Western Mindanao and converted them into makeshift classrooms for students from Cabagna-an Elementary School (CES) and Mananawin Elementary School (MES) Barangays Cabanag-an and Masulog have 296 and 145 displaced learners The villages are among four barangays adversely affected by the Kanlaon eruption in December as they are within the extended six-kilometer permanent danger zone The other affected villages are barangays Biak na Bato and Mansalanao that each tent can accommodate 18 learners per session DepEd-Negros Occidental has scheduled four days of classes per week for the displaced elementary graders two days for face-to-face classes and another two days for modular instruction Teachers from Cabanag-an and Masulog come to the “tent school” to conduct classes and guide students in answering their modules Task Force Kanlaon head Raul Fernandez on Wednesday urged La Castellana Mayor Alme Rhummyla Nicor-Mangilimutan to submit the town’s evacuation and contingency plan in anticipation of Alert 4 Fernandez said that among the localities in Negros Occidental expected to be affected by a possible explosive eruption of Kanlaon only La Castellana has yet to submit its evacuation and contingency plan The task force said there were no designated evacuation sites yet for La Castellana residents in the event of a worst-case scenario told Rappler that the town government already has an evacuation and contingency plan ready for immediate execution “But what we only want is to bring our evacuees just here in town like in Barangays Nato The mayor said their primary concern is ensuring that all La Castellana evacuees are properly cared for in case of a worst-case scenario “Bringing them to other places like Himamaylan or Bacolod would be taxing for us [We need] to monitor their situation and address their daily needs,” Mangilimutan said A so-called “tent city” in Himamaylan City was originally reserved for 350 families evacuating from La Castellana is equipped with a rubber floor mat and solar light But the La Castellana town government frowned over the Himamaylan “tent city” because of its distance from the town – Mangilimutan has yet to sign a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Himamaylan and OCD La Castellana is 40 kilometers from Himamaylan Fernandez said Task Force Kanlaon would not contest Mangilimutan’s decision as they respect local government autonomy under the Local Government Code of 1991 Mangilimutan must first secure certifications from both the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) and the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) if she intends to relocate evacuees to Barangays Manghanoy and Talaptap Fernandez said that based on their assessment which are almost 12 kilometers from the Kanlaon summit The task force estimates that about 60,000 residents in La Castellana barangays would need to evacuate in a worst-case scenario Although Barangay Nato in La Castellana has been identified as the safest area in case of another Kanlaon eruption Fernandez said it cannot accommodate all 60,000 evacuees