A recent article in The Economist focused on one of the game-changing effects of the COVID-19 global pandemic — the need to digitize government services. With the pandemic effectively shutting down physical interaction, government services have to be available in the virtual world. This is particularly important when it comes to releasing government benefits that …
Monthly Archives: September 2020
DPWH to build 109 Covid facilities for Bacolod
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar, the “chief isolation czar” of the National Inter-Agency Task Force, had announced that they are ramping up construction of healthcare facilities to support urgent needs created by the recent spike of Covid-19 cases in Bacolod City. These projects will be overseen by the Task Force …
James Yap good to go for RoS in PBA restart
By Adrian Stewart Co Negrense James Yap of Rain or Shine (RoS) Elasto Painters is now free from injuries as he gears up for the possible resumption of the 2020 PBA Philippine Cup next month. The Escalante City, Negros Occidental-native said he has strengthened his body during the Covid-19 break including his groin, which sidelined …
Ayo’s appeal in play as Nonoy, Cuajao decide next career move
By Adrian Stewart Co The appeal of former University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers head coach Aldin Ayo will be in play as Negrense guard Mark Nonoy and Vince Deo Cuajao decide on their next career move. Jax Chua of Phenom Sports Management, who handles the career of Nonoy and Cuajao, said that the …
Customer Experience Redefined at SM City Bacolod
This year has been one of uncharted territories, where the unpredictability brought about by the pandemic has forced businesses to rethink the ways by which customer service is done. SM Supermalls has not once wavered in their commitment to customer satisfaction while ensuring safety remains the top priority. There are new and safe ways to …
A day of work with COVID-19
By Dr. Genio Dominic B. Alojado, Medical Officer III, Teresita Lopez Jalandoni Provincial Hospital Seven months had passed and the COVID-19 pandemic has been making its continued sweep all over the islands of the Philippines and it seems like it hasn’t lost its momentum with new hotspots of clusters after former epicenters of transmission have started …
We are each other’s keeper
By Rizza June D. Castillon, R.N. As the world is confronted with an invisible enemy, we are now living in a distinctively vulnerable situation because of Covid-19. As our world becomes perilous and unsafe, our feelings are uncertain and we are terrified. Our life is clothed with fear and anxiety. So, how could we survive? …
Pre-arranged, pre-approved flights allowed in Bacolod-Silay Airport
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Provincial Incident Management Team Commander Zeaphard Caelian said domestic and sweeper flights coming from Manila will continue at the Bacolod-Silay Airport despite the recent moratorium on incoming flights to Negros Occidental. According to Caelian, pre-arranged and pre-approved flights will be allowed to operate until September 15. He pointed out as …
NegOcc LGUs told: ‘Learn from Bacolod City’s MECQ experience
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental should learn from the current experience of Bacolod City, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said. Lacson’s comments came after Bacolod City was placed under the stricter modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) until September 30 following the surge in coronavirus cases. “In fact other local …
Toboso launches relief ops for town residents stuck in Bacolod
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Toboso municipal government has again launched relief operations for Toboseños working in Bacolod City that reverted to modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) starting September 8. Mayor Richard Jaojoco said they are targeting at least 300 Toboseños trapped in the city. “If there is more we will expand our relief …