By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Typhoon “Odette”-affected victims in 15 barangays of Ilog town in Negros Occidental, yesterday received P12.7 million worth of house construction materials and food packs from the provincial government, with Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson personally leading the distribution of relief assistance. Lacson said a total of 2,940 Ilog residents, who …
Monthly Archives: February 2022
BCPO: Only Comelec can declare if Bacolod is an ‘area of concern’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) clarified yesterday that only the Commission on Elections (Comelec) can make the declaration if Bacolod City is to be placed as an “area of concern” in the upcoming May 2022 National and Local Elections. According to BCPO spokesperson, Police Lt. Colonel Sherlock Gabana, Bacolod …
Dressed chicken price increases in NegOcc
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) in Negros Occidental confirmed yesterday that there had been a big price increase in broiler or dressed chicken. This comes amid rising prices on other food items such as flour, sugar, and bread. At present, the price of dressed chicken is running at P225 compared …
Bacolod not an ‘area of concern’ for 2022 polls
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) said Bacolod City is not included among the “areas of concern” for the upcoming May 2022 National and Local Elections. The findings were made during the City Joint Peace and Security Coordinating Council meeting led by the Commission on Elections (Comelec). BCPO spokesperson, Police …
Bago City Hospital stops accepting patients with flu-like symptoms
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bago City Hospital in Negros Occidental announced on Monday, January 31, that they temporarily stopped accepting patients exhibiting flu-like symptoms such as cough and difficulty in breathing. Based on their advisory signed by Dr. Jesus Rey Pacilan, officer-in-charge and chief of hospital, their holding tents are now fully occupied. …
To vaccinate or not?
This is the burning question at the moment. While the general response should be, yes, we should, there are serious questions and issues raised around this matter. It’s usually the public officials who are pushing the official line that we should get vaccinated. And I think that’s very understandable. But some people, who also have …
Bar exams in the time of COVID-19 pandemic
BY Atty. Dennis Gorecho Passing the Bar exam is obviously not that easy and seems to be the crowning glory of a student’s life. The Bar exam is considered one of the toughest and most difficult among the professional board exams, having one of the highest mortality rate. Prayers will not save you in the …
WV-based spikers tapped for SEA Games volley team
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Several Western Visayas (WV)-based volleyball players were named as part of the national volleyball teams preparing for the 2021 Southeast Asian Games this May in Hanoi, Vietnam. Negrense Bernadeth Pons, Guimarasnon Jovelyn Gonzaga and Ilongga Nerissa Bautista were among those shortlisted to the national women’s beach volleyball pool. Pons was part …
Chot Reyes returns to Gilas Pilipinas, Baldwin focuses on Ateneo
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Vincent “Chot” Reyes is making his return as the head coach of the Gilas Pilipinas national men’s basketball team less than a month to the first window of the 2023 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. Reyes, who recently steered TNT Tropang Giga to 2021 PBA Philippine Cup crown, is taking over …
3ID troopers support peace covenant signing in Silay City
The Philippine Army’s 79th Infantry (Masaligan) Battalion, headed by Lieutenant Colonel J-jay Javines, supports the peace covenant signing among local candidates in Silay City, Negros Occidental on January 28, 2022 held at the San Diego Parish Pro-Cathedral. In attendance during the activity were Silay City police chief Lt. Col. Robert L. Petate; Atty. Ainee K …