The Bacolod City Emergency Operations Center-Task Force (EOC-TF) yesterday clarified anew that an S-Pass is no longer required for fully-vaccinated, Bacolod-bound passengers travelling by land, sea or air. EOC-TF Executive Director Em Legaspi-Ang reminded port managers to follow the guidelines set by Executive Order No. 53 issued by Mayor Evelio Leonardia that allows travel into …
Monthly Archives: November 2021
Sensory overload
Removing bright lights and loud noises, relaxing music and putting children under a blanket that feels like a hug – all help prevent sensory overload among patients with ASD, according to Ms. Como, the lead author in a USC study supported by NIDCR and published online in a special issue of the International Journal of …
There’s life after death
We have to train our mind and heart, as well as our feelings and senses, to conform themselves to this truth of our faith. In our personal prayers and meditations, let us consider from time to time the reality of heaven and reinforce that primitive yearning we have in our heart for a life without …
Iloilo reaches PCAP Southern Division finals
By Adrian Stewart Co Iloilo Kisela Knights reached the Southern Division finals of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) San Miguel Corporation-Ayala Land Cup after sweeping Lapu-Lapu City Naki Warriors in the two-leg division semis. The Kisela Knights cruised to a 13.5-7.5 victory over the Naki Warriors in the first leg on Saturday …
Kaya-Iloilo back as Copa champions after 3 years
By Adrian Stewart Co Kaya Futbol Club-Iloilo are finally champions again after bagging the 2021 Copa Paulino Alcantara trophy with a 1-0 beating of Azkals Development Team at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Kenshiro Daniels was the difference maker for the Iloilo City-based football club as his second half conversion handed the …
4 nabbed for robbery in Kabankalan City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Police arrested four people after they allegedly robbed a commercial establishment located at Barangay Oringao in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental recently. The four suspects were identified as 20-year-old Juniel Batomalaki, 50-year-old Tony Batomalaki, 19-year-old Jonel Batumalaki, and 50-year-old Lade Balbon, all residents of the said city. The fifth suspect identified …
Bacolod dentists get COVID-19 booster jabs
Members of the Philippine Dental Association, Inc. – Bacolod City Chapter received their COVID-19 booster shots on Friday, November 19, at the Bacolod City Health Office (CHO), following the mandate set by the Department of Health (DOH). About 30 dentists, including chapter president, Dr. Realeza Ludovice, were inoculated with booster doses as added protection as …
NOCPPO meets with Army, PCG in preparation for 2022 polls
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) yesterday held a meeting with the heads and officers of the Philippine Army’s 303rd Infantry Brigade (303IB) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) station in Negros Occidental in order to discuss preparation for the upcoming 2022 National Elections. Representing the 303IB was their …
NegOcc’s Youth Safe Space and Innovation Center to open soon
The Negros Occidental government will establish a Youth Safe Space and Innovation Center. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson recently signed a Deed of Usufruct with the Negrosanon Young Leaders’ Institute (NYLI) for a one-year use of office space located at the second floor of the Negros First CyberCentre Annex Building in Bacolod City. The NYLI was …
Bacolod City woman yields P136K shabu
A 33-year old woman was arrested following a drug buy-bust operation early morning yesterday at Purok Kabulakan 1, Barangay Singcang Airport in Bacolod City. Police identified the suspect as Sarian Joy Cagayanan, a resident of Purok Mahiliugyon in the city’s Barangay 35. She was tagged as street level target. Bacolod City Police Office Station 8 …