By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said he is not confident that they will be able to hit the target 500,000 individuals set by the Department of Health (DOH) during the three-day national vaccination drive from November 29 to December 1, 2021. However, according to Lacson, they do see an …
Monthly Archives: November 2021
Iloilo targets 338,716 jabs in 3-day nationwide vaxx drive
The province of Iloilo is eyeing to vaccinate a total of 338,716 individuals during the three-day national vaccination drive on November 29 to December 1, 2021. Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Maria Socorro C. Quiñon, said they hope to administer 112,905 vaccines daily to reach the target. This would entail the province an additional 381 vaccination …
Dinagyang 2022 to showcase Ilonggo values, resiliency amid challenges
The upcoming 2022 Iloilo Dinagyang Festival will showcase Ilonggo values and resiliency that inspired them to continue to move forward despite the challenges like the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The 2022 edition of Dinagyang will be anchored on the theme, “Padayon Iloilo Upod kay Señor Santo Niño.” Dr. Ronald Raymond Sebastian, president of the Iloilo …
Bacolod CTO-Land Tax: Pay RPT early, avail of 20% discount
The Land Tax Division of the Bacolod City Treasurer’s Office (CTO) is encouraging taxpayers to settle their real property tax (RPT) early to avail of the 20 percent discount on advance payment. Acting City Treasurer Arlene Memoria announced yesterday that the CTO will limit the number of clients that they will serve starting December 1 in …
The true face of meekness
As we begin the Holy Week and are made to contemplate the passion, death and resurrection of Christ, let’s take advantage of this liturgical celebration to re-appreciate the true value of meekness by deepening our understanding of that virtue. Many of us are afraid to play the role of a meek character in any situation …
Contract termination and medical repatriation in compensation cases
By Dennis Gorecho A seafarer is entitled to compensation even if he finished his contract as long as he already had medical conditions while onboard during his employment. The issue of repatriation due to contract termination and not on medical grounds was one of the defenses raised by the company in the case of Philippine …
Manila escapes San Juan, bags Filbasket crown
By Adrian Stewart Co AICC Manila survived a tough stand by San Juan Knights-Go For Gold to escape with a 72-68 win in the do-or-die Game 3 of the Filbasket Inaugural Tournament finals on Monday night at the Subic Bay Gymnasium. Holding to a 70-61 lead with a minute and a half left in the …
Negrense Jhan Nermal joins San Miguel in PBA 3×3
By Adrian Stewart Co San Miguel Beermen made adjustments to its Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) 3×3 tournament roster with the acquisition of Negrense forward Jhan McHale Nermal. The Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental-native Nermal will be the fifth player in the Beermen’s 3×3 lineup replacing Daniel de Guzman, who was recently released by the squad. The …
2 dead in separate suicide incidents in NegOcc
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two people died in two separate suicide incidents in Cadiz City and the town of Isabela in Negros Occidental on Monday. The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) has requested not to identify the two victims. The first incident, which was recorded at around 11:00 a.m., involved a 49-year-old man …
Bing rallies city folk, biz community for a more prosperous Bacolod
Mayor Evelio Leonardia has called on members of the City Development Council (CDC), including business leaders and Bacolodnons in general, to be ready for better and bigger things to come with the goodwill and positive image resulting from the recent declaration of Bacolod as the Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit for 2021 outside of Metro …