By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least two people recently died, while three others remain hospitalized, after eating crabs believed to be poisonous in Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental. Authorities have requested not to identify the victims but confirmed the fatalities were siblings. Hinoba-an Municipal Police Station chief, Police Major Clifford Batadjay, said the victims reportedly ate …
Monthly Archives: March 2020
Leonardia issues advisory for local malls
Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia issued an advisory last Wednesday to local malls amid ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, regarding adjustments to operating hours and staffing recommendations. The advisory suggested the said establishments reduce their operating hours or temporarily close, either fully or partially. They were also advised to operate with a …
303IB deploys personnel to monitor the border
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga With Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson earlier issuing an executive order closing the province’s borders, ports, and airports in an effort to combat the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, the Philippine Army 303rd Infantry Brigade (303IB) has deployed personnel across the province in order to monitor the border. “The army …
PDEA-6 credits Covid-19 for diminishing the local drug trade
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Region VI (PDEA-6) Director Alex Tablate said the recent decline in the illegal drug trade is due to fears of the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19. “The drug trade really declined due to Covid-19,” the PDEA-6 official explained. “Kasi wala silang buyers dahil nag-stay sa bahay ang mga buyers and users (Dealers have …
Equipment shortages continue at local hospitals
DOH-6: There is a global shortage Hospitals across the Western Visayas, particularly in Iloilo, continue to face equipment shortages, including masks and personal protective equipment, amid ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19. In response, Department of Health-Region VI (DOH-6) focal person on Covid-19, Dr. Jane Juanico, said there is a “global shortage.” “May …
Iloilo City lockdown under consideration
Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas announced the city government is considering a lockdown of the city as a proactive measure against the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19. “With the increasing number of PUIs (patients under investigation) we have in the city, we need to act fast,” the mayor posted on social media. “We need to …
Andrew Tan’s Alliance Global Group to donate 1-milion liters of disinfectant alcohol to DOH, PNP, AFP, LGUs
Alliance Global Group, Inc. (AGI), the holding firm of tycoon Dr. Andrew L. Tan, is donating one-million liters of 70% disinfectant ethyl alcohol to help strengthen government’s efforts in fighting the spread of Covid-19. Around 850,000 liters of 96-percent ethyl alcohol will be denatured in order to convert them into sanitizing and disinfectant alcohol, which …
Adamson, UST crowned UAAP girls’ basketball co-champs
With the 82nd UAAP girls’ basketball season cancelled due to ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, Adamson University and the University of Santo Tomas (UST) were named co-champions. Prior to the season being suspended, the two were supposed to play a decider after splitting the first two games of their championship series. UST …
Ancajas, Casimero title fights cancelled
Boxing promotional firm Top Rank announced title fights featuring Filipino boxers Jerwin Ancajas and John Riel Casimero have been postponed due to ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19. “The health and safety of our fighters [and] staff, and ESPN’s incredible production team, [are] the most important thing as we plan our next steps,” …
2020 AFC Cup
Marañon named all-time scoring leader By Adrian Stewart Co Bienvenido Marañon of Ceres-Negros FC was named the all-time scoring leader in the AFC Cup. The midfielder earned the title after scoring a total 35 goals following a brace against Bali United, the 2019 winners of Indonesia’s Liga 1, in their group stage match last week. …