Iloilo stays perfect in PCAP, Negros falters

Posted by watchmen
May 21, 2021
Posted in SPORTS

By ADRIAN STEWART CO Iloilo Kisela Knights maintained its unblemished slate after three games in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) GM Wesley So Cup as they prevailed in their two matches on Wednesday. The Kisela Knights recorded its second victory of the season after mauling Mindoro Tamaraws, 18.5-2.5, before following it up …

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Lebron’s 3 sends Lakers to NBA playoffs

Posted by watchmen
May 21, 2021
Posted in SPORTS

By Adrian Stewart Co LeBron James drained a go-ahead triple as the Los Angeles Lakers prevailed over Golden State Warriors, 103-100, in the 2020-2021 NBA Season play-in tournament on Wednesday (Thursday in the Philippines) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. With the score tied at 100-all, James converted a buzzer beating triple from …

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Around 200 capitol workers get first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Posted by watchmen
May 21, 2021
Posted in TOP STORIES

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Around 200 employees of the provincial government of Negros Occidental have gotten their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine following the mass vaccination event held at the Negros First Residences yesterday morning. Provincial Health Officer (PHO), Dr. Ernell Tumimbang, said the 200 employees consisted mostly of senior citizens and those with …

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NegOcc asks NIATF approval for use of Valladolid molecular lab

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May 21, 2021
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By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental provincial administrator, Atty. Rayfrando Diaz, yesterday revealed that Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson has asked the National Inter-Agency Task Force (NIATF) to divide the swab testing of swab samples to two molecular laboratories in the province in order to improve the releasing time of results. Diaz said since the …

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NegOcc guv eyes easing of curfew hours

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May 21, 2021
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By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday said he is eyeing to ease the current curfew hours in the province as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to drop. Based on the latest data released by the Provincial Incident Management Team (PIMT) as of May 19, the province currently has …

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GCash helps trike drivers and vendors cope with the pandemic

Posted by watchmen
May 21, 2021
Posted in BUSINESS

Tricycle drivers and market vendors in Pasig City who have been searching for a safe and secure way to sustain their businesses while following safety protocols have found a reliable way to receive payments from their customers – GCash QR.  A safe and effective alternative to send/receive money without having to share one’s mobile number, …

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48 PRO-6 cops face admin raps

Posted by watchmen
May 20, 2021
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Forty eight police personnel in Western Visayas have been slapped with administrative complaints. The charges are currently being evaluated by the Regional Internal Affairs Service (RIAS) of the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6). PRO-6 spokesperson, Police Lieutenant Colonel Joem Malong, said the respondents were police commissioned officers and police non-commissioned officers. “Not all 48 personnel are …

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Hinigaran farmers receive early planting incentives

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May 20, 2021
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Some 177 rice farmers from Negros Occidental’s Hinigaran town received quick turn-around or early planting incentives worth a total of P296,720 in a distribution led by Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson at the Hinigaran Covered Court on Tuesday, May 18. The said program of the provincial government is spearheaded by the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist …

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Treñas to Ilonggos: Stay at home for next 7 days

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May 20, 2021
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“Stay at home” is maybe one of the most overused phrases since the pandemic began last year but these three words can save you from getting infected or worse, losing your lives from coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19. While waiting for the approval of the National Inter-Agency Task Force (NIATF) for the Iloilo City’s higher …

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Expect to get dirty

Posted by watchmen
May 20, 2021
Posted in OPINION

If we have to be practical in this life, exerting effort to attend and resolve all our issues and challenges, not to mention, to be truly being faithful and consistent to the living Christ who continues to be with us in the Holy Spirit, then we need to be tough, creative and flexible, and willing …

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