Western Visayas has posted a 15 percent increase in cases of flu-like illness this year, with 3,674 from January 1 to September 16, compared with 3,199 cases in the same period last year. Data from the Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (RESU) of the Department of Health-Western Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH-WV CHD) …
Monthly Archives: October 2023
Dumaguete airport tourism info center offers “seamless” visits
A new state-of-the-art Tourism Information Center at the Dumaguete-Sibulan airport in Negros Oriental is seen to provide a seamless experience for both travelers and locales alike coming to the province. Negros Oriental tourism executive director Woodrow Maquiling, Jr. said in an interview on Tuesday, October 3, that the Tourism Information Center offers various services …
Brownlee tows Gilas to Asiad basketball finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Justin Brownlee delivered a performance for the ages as Gilas Pilipinas pulled off a 77-76 stunner over host China in the 19th Asian Games men’s basketball semifinals at the HOC Gymnasium in Hangzhou, China on Wednesday night, October 4. Down 32-53 early in the third quarter, Brownlee spearheaded Gilas Pilipinas’ …
Amos delivers in endgame as Ateneo edges DLSU in UAAP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Mason Amos came up with clutch baskets in the fourth quarter as Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles prevailed over De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers, 77-72, in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball at SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Wednesday, October 4. Trailing 47-54 …
Marcial clinches Olympic berth, to fight for Asiad gold
Filipino boxer Eumir Marcial has secured his ticket to next year’s Olympic Games in Paris after another knockout win in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China on Wednesday, October 4. Marcial scored a second-round knockout of his Syrian opponent, Ahmad Ghousoon, in the semifinals of the men’s 80-kilogram weight class at the Hangzhou …
Saluting our lifelong heroes: Celebrating Teachers’ Month
By In the heart of every nation, there exists a group of unsung heroes whose unwavering dedication and passion shape the future. These heroes are not adorned with capes or armed with superpowers, yet they hold the power to transform lives and ignite the flames of knowledge. As we celebrate Philippine Teachers’ Month (September 5 to …
Road mishaps due to irresponsible driving
By Toots Jimenez, Jr. We were surprised as we heard of several road accidents that have occurred in Bacolod City in the recent and past months. Many culprit drivers claim that the incident was caused by faulty brakes and so on. *** That is always the deepest alibi that a driver would say, …
Curb spread of infection; Some NegOcc schools shifted to online classes amid flu cases
Several private colleges in Negros Occidental, including capital Bacolod City, have switched to online classes amid the increasing cases of influenza among learners. The St. Scholastica’s Academy in Bacolod had shifted to conducting classes online at all levels from September 25 to 29 “due to increasing cases of respiratory infections.” The Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod conducted online …
Benitez backs bill granting franchise to NEPC
By Mae Singuay Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said he supports House Bill (HB) 9310, or “An act granting the Negros Electric and Power Corporation (NEPC) a franchise to establish, operate and maintain a power distribution system,” filed in Congress recently. Benitez, during a press conference on Monday, October 2, said he expressed support for the bill when he first received the …
BCPO holds simex for MassKara fest, BSKE
By Mae Singuay The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) conducted simulation exercises (simex) yesterday, in preparation for the MassKara Festival 2023 and the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections this month. The simulation was held at the BCPO grounds. BCPO director, Police Colonel Noel Aliño said the exercises will determine the preparedness of the local police in emergency response to hostage taking, robbery, shooting, and bombing incidents. …