By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Lacson signs EO declaring four Negros Occidental areas under ‘granular lockdown’ Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson has signed Executive Order No. 20-42 yesterday afternoon, placing four local government units (LGUs) in the province under “granular lockdown” as part of the four-day “timeout weekend.” In a press conference, Lacson identified …
Monthly Archives: August 2020
4 NPA insurgents captured in Himamaylan clash
Four suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebels were captured by elements of the 94th Infantry Battalion (94IB) of the Philippine Army following a gun battle at Sitio Cunalom in Himamaylan City’s Barangay Carabalan early yesterday morning. Authorities identified the four as 41-year-old Jovel Pacheco; 37-year-old Francisco Verde, Jr.; 32-year-old Gene Boy Verde; and 22-year-old Ronald …
The face shield issue
Although it’s an added cost for Juan dela Cruz, many believe that face shield will be a great help in protecting them from the virus. When the Department of Health issued a directive for a specific brand and specification of face shield, many Pinoys were angered as they suspected that somebody has some vested interests …
Prolonged agony
“Our greatest hope comes from the knowledge that the Savior broke the bands of death. His victory came through His excruciating pain, suffering, and agony. He atoned for our sins if we repent.” – James E. Faust It is becoming apparent now that the pandemic will prolong our agony. Some of us are waiting …
For safety’s sake
We cannot overemphasize this enough to the public: Stay Home, Stay Healthy. The dental profession has been challenged by occupational hazards in the past. And yet, we cannot be too careful. And we reiterate the call for dentists to be vigilant, intentional and follow the recommendations of the World Health Organization, the advice of centers …
Crucifixion time again
With new scandals assailing parts of the Church today (mainly in the US), we are reminded that we are into another round of crucifixion time for our Mother, the Church. We should not be surprised anymore by this development. But we should be prepared to handle this predicament properly and learn some precious lessons. The …
3 firearms, ammos seized in Cauayan
A man was arrested for illegal possession of firearms in Cauayan town’s Barangay Caliling on Wednesday. Police report showed three .45-caliber pistols with several live bullets were seized from 35-year-old Rene Querpo of Purok 10, Barangay Caliling, Cauayan. Querpo’s apprehension was staged on the strength of a search warrant issued by Judge Condrado Estreller Jr. …
W. Visayas’ palay production grows by 12.15% in H1
Palay production in Western Visayas increased by 12.15 percent in the first six months of 2020 amid the resiliency of rice farmers in the region, the Department of Agriculture VI (DA-6) said on Wednesday. DA-6 Regional Director Remelyn Recoter said in a statement that despite the threats posed by the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, pandemic, …
Cadiz hospital dismisses reports of denying treatment for patient
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The management of the Cadiz District Hospital dismissed news reports that it denied hospital care and admission to a Bacolod City employee who was a suspected Covid-19 patient. In an incident report submitted to Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, Dr. Ma. Girlie Pinongan, chief of the Cadiz District Hospital, said …
24 NPA rebels surrender to army in Negros
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least 24 insurgents from the New People’s Army (NPA) have surrendered to elements of the 62nd Infantry Battalion (62IB) of the Philippine Army in Negros Oriental last Wednesday. 62IB commander, Lt. Colonel Melvin Flores, refused to identify the surrenderees. According to Flores, two NPA insurgents belonging to the …