Negros Occidental 3rd district Congressman Francisco “Kiko” Benitez and Silay City Mayor Mark Golez recently led the inauguration of the Level 2 Water System in Barangay Kapitan Ramon in Silay City, Negros Occidental. The P5-million Level 2 Water Supply System is composed of a source, a reservoir, a piped distribution network with adequate treatment facility, …
Monthly Archives: May 2021
San Carlos City begins offsite vaccination of residents
The city government of San Carlos in Negros Occidental thru its City Health Office (CHO) exceeded its expected number of COVID-19 vaccine recipients on its first day of the offsite vaccination on Thursday, May 27, at the Barangay 1 covered court. City Health Office (CHO) nurse and member of the vaccine cluster, Cris Ian Caballero, …
LCP appeals to reallocate vaccines to new high-risk areas
The League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) has appealed for the inclusion of more areas in the priority recipients of COVID-19 vaccines, following the recent surge of infections in other high-risk cities. In a letter addressed to National Task Force (NTF) Against COVID-19 chief implementer Secretary Carlito Galvez, Jr., LCP national president and Bacolod …
What every Filipino woman should know to ensure her insurance is priced just right
Filipinos have found out that having life insurance is a critical ‘must-have’ especially during uncertain times such as the current COVID-19 pandemic. Those with some forms of insurance are better prepared to face medical emergencies because the high cost of medical expenses can ruin one’s finances. One way to prepare for this is to get …
SM SUPERMALLS SALUTES THE FLAG ON NATIONAL FLAG DAY
SM Supermalls nationwide commemorates National Flag Day today, May 28, 2021. On this day in 1898, the Philippine Flag was first unhurled by General Emilio Aguinaldo after the Philippine Revolutionary Army declared victory against Spanish troops in the Battle at Alapan. SM City Bacolod and 75 malls from the shopping center chain held simultaneous flag-raising …
Prov’l agriculturist faces show-cause order over ‘unpaid’ catering services
The provincial government of Negros Occidental is set to inaugurate the Negros Occidental Food Terminal Market, located across Ayala Malls Capitol Central in Bacolod City, tomorrow, May 29, 2021. (Provincial Government of Negros Occidental photos) By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Provincial Legal Office of Negros Occidental has issued a show-cause order against provincial …
‘Fake news’ blamed for vaccine hesitancy
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Even though the utilization of COVID-19 vaccines is starting to pick up in Negros Occidental, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) is blaming the proliferation of “fake news” on social media as the reason why the public is still hesitant in getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Dr. Jessica Fama, PHO Medical Specialist, …
LCP strengthens partnership with PDEA
The League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) conducted a virtual dialog with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) last Wednesday to improve the coordination and collaboration between the agency and the city mayors in addressing the long-standing issue of illegal drugs in the country. Leading the dialog were LCP national president, Bacolod City Mayor …
COVID-19 infects 74 Iloilo City Hall workers
The number of Iloilo City hall employees who tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, is now at 74. Based on the data of the City Epidemiological and Surveillance Unit (CESU), 11 employees tested positive during the first day of the mass testing of the city hall work force on May 24. Their test results were …
Stress
Stress is a common occurrence. So not to worry about it. Excessive stress though is something else. It’s not healthy and it can affect your oral health. One reason, for example, is that stress might cause you to forget brushing your teeth. In a new 2019 Nova Scotia Oral Health Report, the Nova Scotia Dental …