By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson is set to declare an outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) in the province after a 6,300 percent increase in cases was reported this year. Lacson said he is currently awaiting the recommendation from the Provincial Health Office (PHO). “[A] 6,300 percent …
Monthly Archives: February 2023
Man electrocuted while ‘stealing’ cable wires
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A man was electrocuted while allegedly stealing cable wires along Burgos Street in Bacolod City’s Barangay 18 early yesterday morning. Police identified the injured as 34-year-old Johnvic Lumayao, a resident of Purok Himaya in the city’s Barangay Alijis. Police Station 2 commander, Captain Jonito Pastrana said one of their teams …
Grandma stabbed dead in Cauayan
Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A grandmother was killed while her granddaughter was wounded after they were stabbed inside their home at Barangay Poblacion in Negros Occidental’s Cauayan town early yesterday morning. Police identified the fatality as 61-year-old Nancy Oliverio, a retired teacher. The cops refused to identify the granddaughter, who is still a minor. …
P2-M ‘smuggled’ cigarettes seized
By Mae Singuay A P2 million worth of allegedly smuggled cigarettes were confiscated at Barangay Isio in Negros Occidental’s Cauayan on Sunday afternoon, February 12. Local police arrested Dandy Calago, 28 years old, of Dipolog City; Rolando Lanario, 27 years old, and Joel Carvana, 42 years old, both residents of the province’s Hinigaran town. An …
33 Negros couples plant mangroves ahead of Feb. 14 mass wedding
At least 33 couples in Negros Occidental’s E.B. Magalona town who will tie the knot during the mass wedding on February 14 have planted mangrove seedlings as part of their pre-wedding activities in the past week. “Aside from expressing their commitment to each other, they also took part in the activity as a symbol …
PBA Governors’ Cup: Magnolia dismantles Ginebra
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots dealt Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings its first defeat in the 2022-2023 PBA Governors’ Cup in lopsided fashion, 118-88, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday evening, February 12. Antonio Hester fell short of a triple-double with 28 points, 18 rebounds …
Abando’s Anyang prevails over Belangel’s Daegu in KBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Rhenz Abando and Anyang KGC Ginseng Corporation continued their winning ways in the 2022-2023 Korean Basketball League (KBL) after a 70-64 beating of Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus at the Daegu Gymnasium on Sunday afternoon, February 12. Abando, the slam dunk champion in the 2022-2023 KBL All-Star, posted just three points …
UAAP: Mamon nets 5 as FEU blasts Ateneo
Selwyn Mamon led the charge with his five goals as 10-time defending champion Far Eastern University (FEU) Diliman blanked Ateneo de Manila High School, 6-0, to book an 11th straight final appearance in the UAAP high school boys’ football tournament at the UP Diliman Football Field on Sunday, February 12. The Baby Tamaraws have …
Be wary of HFMD, PHO tells teachers
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of Education-Negros Occidental Schools Division was urged to be on guard against hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), as the province recorded a 6,300 percent increase in cases this year. Provincial Health Office (PHO) head Dr. Ernell Tumimbang said teaching staff should be aware and regularly monitor …
Bacolod commercial bldg fire leaves P20-M damage
By Mae Singuay An estimated P20 million worth of damage was left by a fire that broke out from a three-story commercial building at the corner of Locsin and Luzuriaga streets in Bacolod City’s Barangay 37 yesterday morning. A report from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Bacolod said the fire was controlled at …