By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said the one meter distance among passengers inside public utility vehicles (PUVs) should be maintained. Lacson made the statement amid the recommendation of the Department of Transportation ) (DOTr) to reduce to 0.5 meters from one meter the distance among passengers inside PUVs by …
Monthly Archives: September 2020
Man nabbed for rape in Talisay City
A man facing rape charges was collared in Talisay City’s Barangay Matab-ang last Wednesday. Authorities identified the suspect as Wilmar Doria Pasante alias “Leo” of the city’s Barangay Patag. Joint elements of Provincial Intelligence Unit, Silay City and Talisay City police stations, Regional Intelligence Unit 6, and 1st Negros Occidental Provincial Mobile Force Company NOCPMFC …
NegOcc LGUs adopt new Covid monitoring system
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental will now start to receive faster swab test results for their constituents from the Teresita Lopez Jalandoni Provincial Hospital-Provincial Molecular Laboratory in Silay City. Provincial administrator Rayfrando Diaz said each LGU will be given their respective usernames and passwords to access the …
Reg’l prosecutor upholds dismissal of complaint against ‘Yanson 4’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Office of the Regional Prosecutor has upheld the resolution of the City Prosecutor of Dumaguete City to dismiss in its entirety the complaint of trespassing filed by Olivia Yanson against her children Roy, Ricardo Jr., Ma. Lourdes Celina Yanson-Lopez, and Emily Yanson – also known as the “Yanson 4.” …
Bacolodnon Fajardo prepares for US NCAA, eyes WNBL draft
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Gilas Pilipinas women guard Ella Fajardo is preparing hard for her stint with US NCAA Division 1 school Fairleigh Dickinson University next year, while also gearing up to join the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) in the Philippines after college. The 17-year-old Fajardo, whose mother is based in Bacolod City, said …
Covid-19 pandemic in Bacolod
Bacolod City is not in good shape as far as Covid situation is concerned. Several months ago when we were lockdown (ECQ) economically, all are affected until today. Many are wondering if what are the preparations of the city government to combat the pandemic. Are they prepared for the worst to come? In an interview …
Physical distancing in vehicles
There have been several arguments on the so-called physical distancing in jeepneys. The plan to reduce the one meter distancing into three-fourth of a meter gap between passengers seems a coffee talk debate. Observers said it won’t matter much on the income of jeepney drivers for more take home money. But there is a serious …
God bless PECO
“Good luck needs no explanation.” – Shirley Temple It was a tight decision. In boxing, the defeat of Panay Electric Company (PECO) to More Electric and Power Corporation (MORE) in the Supreme Court (SC) was a split decision, not a technical knockout (TKO). Since “it wasn’t a convincing win,” PECO is still hoping for a …
The SM Store Bacolod: Call to Deliver Community Caravan
The SM Store Bacolod values your health, safety, and peace of mind. That is why you can now purchase your everyday essentials and favorite items from your home! Through The SM Store Bacolod’s Call To Deliver service, you will be directly in touch with select employees who will do your shopping for you, and have …
NegOcc cemeteries to close on Undas 2020
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga All cemeteries in Negros Occidental will be closed from October 30 to November 2, 2020, provincial administrator, Atty. Rayfrando Diaz, confirmed yesterday. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson is expected to release an executive order suspending all activities related to the observance of “Undas” or the All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ …