Two females classified as patients under investigation (PUIs) for the coronavirus disease 2019, or Covid-19, died yesterday afternoon at the Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital (NOPH). Assistant Provincial Health Officer Dr. Liland Estacion confirmed that the patients died while in isolation at the NOPH after they were transferred from the Bindoy District Hospital for other “pre-existing …
Monthly Archives: March 2020
Wanted brothers nabbed in Capiz
Three brothers were arrested yesterday in Barangay Libertad, located in Tapaz, Capiz. Authorities identified the arrested as 38-year-old Ronald Bonite, 36-year-old Gerald Bonite, and 32-year-old Jobby Bonite, all of the said neighborhood. The three had outstanding warrants issued by Judge Ronald Melliza of the Municipal Circuit Trial Court on charges of discharging a firearm. The …
Dedicated coronavirus hospital in Iloilo City
A memorandum of agreement was recently signed naming the Western Visayas Medical Center (WVMC) in Iloilo City’s Mandurriao district as the dedicated facility for confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, in the Western Visayas. “In anticipation [for] the possible growth of Covid-19 patients, there is a need to establish an initial protocol for …
Earthquakes recorded in Negros Oriental
Two earthquakes were recorded in Negros Oriental yesterday morning. A 2.0-magnitude quake struck just north of Canlaon City at 12:16 a.m., while a 2.6-magnitude tremor was detected off the coast of Basay at 6:27 a.m. A subsequent Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) bulletin indicated there were no damages as a result of either …
Remains of missing minor found in Ilog
The decomposed body of an eight-year-old girl, who went missing about three weeks ago, were found yesterday in a sugarcane plantation by cane cutters at Hacienda Palma in Ilog’s Barangay Andulauan. Ilog municipal police chief, Police Major John Ganzon, said, based on their investigation, they suspect the victim was raped as her underwear were placed …
3 arrested for selling overpriced alcohol
Three people were arrested Tuesday afternoon after National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) operatives and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) officials conducted an entrapment operation at Lacson-Galo Streets in Bacolod City. Authorities identified the arrested as 45-year-old Nanette Cabiles, 27-year-old Mae Cortez, and 32-year-old Simmy Celeste, all of the city’s Barangay Tangub. NBI-Bacolod chief, Atty. …
5,000 test kits set to arrive in the Western Visayas
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City lone district Rep. Greg Gasataya revealed 5,000 test kits for the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, will arrive in the Western Visayas today. The delivery was made after members of the House of Representatives, including Gasataya, requested the Department of Health (DOH) to provide test kits for Western Visayas. …
Negros Occidental considering a lockdown
Lacson: The sooner, the better By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental provincial government yesterday revealed they are currently considering the implementation of an enhanced community quarantine, or lockdown. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said there is nothing definite but the prospect was raised during a meeting of the Inter-Agency Against Coronavirus Disease, Border Monitoring, …
Iloilo City to purchase over 3,000 test kits with cash donations
Leonardia sends ‘urgent appeal’ to DOH for 1,000 test kits After the Iloilo City government recently received cash donations in order to combat the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, including P3.5 million from Henann Group of Resorts founder Henry Chusuey, P1 million from Iloilo Supermart and the Que family, and P1 million from businessman Injap Sia, …
‘Non-essential’ Bacolod City establishments ordered closed
Banks impose ‘No mask, No entry’ policy, reduced hours By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Amid ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, the Bacolod City government has ordered the closure of “non-essential establishments” in order to further promote social distancing measures. Among the establishments ordered closed are internet cafes and karaoke bars, which Bacolod …