By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The provincial government of Negros Occidental may take control of the Negros First Cyber Centre by next month, according to Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz. Diaz made the revelation after the province through Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson and its joint venture agreement (JVA) partner which is the Negros Property Management Development …
Monthly Archives: February 2021
CoVac council happy with results of COVID vaccination SIMEX
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City’s COVID Vaccination Council (CoVac) is happy with the results of the COVID vaccination simulation exercise (SIMEX) carried out last February 5 in the city’s Barangay Villamonte. In an interview with Bombo Radyo-Bacolod yesterday morning, Dr. Chris Sorongon, deputy for medical of the city’s Emergency Operations Center, said based …
DOH-6 lauds Bacolod’s efforts in measles, polio immunization
The Department of Health 6 (DOH-6) commended Bacolod City’s immunization efforts under the “Chikiting Ligtas” region-wide campaign. In its evaluation report on Monday, February 8, the DOH- 6, through Regional Coordinator Adrian Hort Ramos, lauded the Bacolod City Health Office (CHO) for observing the COVID-19 Referral and Triage protocols in conducting the vaccination activities. “Congratulations …
2 hurt in motorcycle crash
Two persons were injured after two motorcycles crashed into each other in Barangay Pagdugue, Dumangas, Iloilo on Thursday. Police identified the injured as 30-year-old Helberg Devilos and 29-year-old Arian Cabatac, both residents of the village. They were recuperating at the town’s Ramon Duremdes District Hospital. Dumangas police investigation revealed that the incident happened at around …
Iloilo City indigents to receive reusable face masks
The Western Visayas Regional Task Force (RTF) and Regional Inter-Agency Task Force (RIATF) for COVID-19 are set to turnover 500,000 reusable face masks to Iloilo City on February 9. “This program is a big help to fellow Ilonggos because not all can manage to buy. The face masks will help them protect themselves, and protect …
Oubre fires 40, GSW outduels Dallas
By Adrian Stewart Co Kelly Oubre Jr. had a career-best outing as the Golden State Warriors (GSW) outdueled Dallas Mavericks, 147-116, in the 2020-2021 NBA Season on Thursday night (Friday in the Philippines) at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas. Oubre tallied 40 points, including seven outside conversions, to go along with eight rebounds …
IN THE YEAR OF THE OX, STEP UP WEALTH ACCUMULATION WITH AMPLE PROTECTION VIA INLIFE WEALTH PROTECT
The Chinese New Year fittingly ushers in the Year of the Metal Ox as the time for diligent rebuilding and careful navigating of hopeful energies for success. In Chinese tradition, the strong and stable Ox signifies the time to adapt to the changing environment to take charge of the future. Stability is a life-long aspiration …
Cadiz City District Hospital to reopen to other medical cases
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga With the continued drop in the number of active coronavrius disease 2019, or COVID-19, cases in Negros Occidental, the Cadiz City District Hospital is set to be reopened to other medical cases. Atty. Rayfrando Diaz, provincial administrator, said they are now finalizing the transition of the district hospital which has …
Family business stewardship is a lasting gift
Even if they understood that the changes were meant for the greater good, some were confused and unprepared to let go of their old practices. When the leadership succession program became fully operational, we knew that the family, especially the founder, was determined to push forward. I witnessed a wonderful change of leadership between the …
The pro-choice position
We have to be familiar with the so-called pro-choice position that is now becoming the prevalent ideology affecting many countries and especially the young ones, the so-called millennials. We need to be familiar with it so that we can be better prepared to deal with it, since it is now invading our own country. In …