By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The standard fare for fast craft operators plying the Bacolod-Iloilo route has increased to as much as P50 yesterday, just as they have increased their number of trips due to higher passenger demand. In a radio interview, Weesam Express operator Frank Carbon said during the past two weeks after resuming …
Monthly Archives: December 2021
Still engaged while isolated
We might be practicing social distancing and are forced to stay at home nowadays, but we should never think that we are now detached and disengaged from others. That would go against our very nature. We should not forget that we are meant to be in relation always with others. Ok, we cannot deny that …
Preparing for face-to-face classes
Recently, face-to-face classes in 100 public schools across the country were held for the first time in almost two years. This pilot run classes is very much welcome considering that the education of a significant number of students has been disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission …
Marcelino leads MRT-Negros to first PNVF win
By Adrian Stewart Co Christian Marcelino came alive in the fifth set as MRT-Negros prevailed over Sabong International Spikers, 25-22, 25-16, 21-25, 21-25, 15-12, at the start of the PNVF Champions League men’s tournament yesterday at the Aquamarine Recreational Center in Lipa, Batangas. The Hinigaran, Negros Occidental-native unloaded three straight points for the MRT-Negros in …
Mocon leads Sista to PBA 3×3 3rd leg title
By Adrian Stewart Co John Kenneth Mocon caught fire from the outside as Sista Super Sealers ruled the leg 3 of the PBA 3×3 Lakas ng Tatlo with a 20-13 win over Pioneer Pro Tibay in the finals on Sunday night at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Mocon nailed four outside hits to …
PACE backs mandatory vaxx for NegOcc capitol workers
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Progressive Alliance of Capitol Employees (PACE), a union of provincial government employees in Negros Occidental, is supporting the mandatory COVID-19 vaccination of employees of the provincial capitol. In a statement sent to the media, PACE president Renelo Lastierre said, “PACE welcomes vaccination for government workers as a preventive measure …
IN NEGROS OCCIDENTAL Cadiz District Hospital to become sole COVID treatment facility
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson announced yesterday that the Cadiz District Hospital will now become the only COVID-19 treatment facility in Negros Occidental. According to Lacson, the number of COVID-19 cases in the province had already significantly gone down. Because of this, the Valeriano M. Gatuslao Hospital in Himamaylan …
Free entrance at Mambukal Resort for fully vaxxed
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The provincial government of Negros Occidental will offer free entrance at the Mambukal Resort for fully vaccinated individuals. Atty. Rayfrando Diaz, provincial administrator, said the resort will have a soft opening on December 1 and facilities that will be enjoyed include the boating lagoon, Ofuro hot bath, rentable huts, and …