The bishop of the Diocese of San Carlos in Negros Occidental did not mince words in calling for “boycott” of a controversial movie about the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr.’s family. Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of San Carlos described the film “Maid in Malacañang” as “shameless” and called on the people behind it to issue an …
Monthly Archives: August 2022
Ferrer thanks sugar millers for reopening ahead of milling season
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer yesterday thanked sugar millers in the province for reopening ahead of the usual milling season with hopes that the scarcity of sugar in the country will now be addressed. “I made that appeal a couple of months ago when there were rumors of perceived …
Blended learning may be allowed in southern NegOcc
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of Education (DepEd) in Negros Occidental yesterday said schools located in the southern part of the province may be allowed to observe blended learning during the school year (SY) 2022-2023. Some schools in southern Negros Occidental had yet to be repaired after being damaged by Super Typhoon “Odette” …
DESPITE SLIGHT SURGE IN CASES: NEGOCC’S COVID-19 CENTER REMAINS NORMAL
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental’s provincial administrator, Atty. Rayfrando Diaz, revealed yesterday morning that the province’s primary treatment facility for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients at the Cadiz District Hospital remains at normal level despite a slight surge in COVID-19 cases recently. Based on the province’s COVID-19 update as of Tuesday, August 2, …
NegOcc supplies 8K-12K hogs every month to other areas
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental is currently supplying at least 8,000 to 12,000 heads of hogs to other provinces in the country. The province currently remains free of African swine fever (ASF). Among the areas being supplied by Negros Occidental include the neighboring islands of Panay and Cebu, as well as Luzon. Dr. …
NegOcc cops to oversee security of schools as F2F classes resume
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The police in Negros Occidental will oversee the security of various schools, colleges and universities in the province as they gradually return to a full face-to-face (F2F) classes in the next few months. Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) spokesperson, Police Lt. Judesses Catalogo, said they are closely coordinating with …
Safety reminder issued for motorists as milling season begins
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday issued a reminder to motorists in the province to drive safely as the milling season is expected to resume this month. Lacson is currently reviewing the provincial government’s safety measures for motorists that are imposed by a task force during the milling season. …
NOCPPO ASSURES: NO ORGANIZED CRIME GROUPS IN NEGROS’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) yesterday assured the public that there are no organized crime groups operating in the northern part of the province. This comes after five gunmen opened fire at a Ceres bus between the town of Toboso and Escalante City last Saturday, July 30. NOCPPO …
Pag-IBIG Calamity Loan ready for members affected by North Luzon quake
Top executives of Pag-IBIG Fund announced on Monday, August 1, that the agency has initially allocated P3 billion in calamity loan funds for members in calamity-stricken areas, including those affected by the strong earthquake that hit North Luzon. “Pag-IBIG Fund has allocated calamity loan funds to help affected members in Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley and …