By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) will increase personnel deployment as part of security measures for the holiday season. BCPO spokesperson, Lt. Colonel Ronnie Brillo, said additional police personnel will be deployed to some major streets in the city, particularly Araneta Street in the downtown area, and Lacson Street, …
Monthly Archives: December 2023
PhilHealth-6 awaits memo on 5% contribution hike
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation in Western Visayas (PhilHealth-6) is currently awaiting the memo from the central office for the implementation of the five percent increase in contribution. The hike in premium is expected by January 1, 2024, in accordance with Republic Act 11223, or the Philippine Universal Health …
Bacolod City commits to create special health fund
The Bacolod City government will create a special health fund (SHF) as part of its commitment to the implementation of the city-wide health system (CWHS) integration under the Republic Act 11223, or the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act of 2019. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with officials of the …
‘Green’ legislative building to rise in Bacolod by 2025
A green or sustainable legislative building will rise in Bacolod City by 2025 as part of the crucial infrastructure projects of the city government to boost the delivery of essential services and pump-prime the local economy. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez led the groundbreaking rites for the P515 million four-story structure on a site behind the …
Bantay Dagat trains eyes on violators of Visayan Sea closed season
The Bantay Dagat of the IIoilo provincial government is keeping a tight watch amid the implementation of the closed season in the Visayan Sea, likewise, augmenting the efforts of coastal municipalities in their fight against illegal fishing. “We are operating in the whole province, although we are now based in northern Iloilo. With the …
Nourishment for children starts during pregnancy
Parents are reminded about the importance of providing nutritional interventions at the start of a mother’s pregnancy to ensure the physical development of their children. Negros Oriental Integrated Provincial Health Office nutritionist Antonieta Delfino said that a child’s health and wellness starts at conception. This is why it is important for pregnant women to …
LA Tenorio triumphant in Ginebra return
By ADRIAN STEWART CO LA Tenorio made his way back to the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings’ roster during their 110-99 victory over the Terrafirma Dyip in the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Sunday night, December 3. Sidelined for almost nine months due to Stage 3 colon cancer, …
DLSU bounces back in UAAP finals’ Game 2
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers overcame a slow start to defeat the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons, 82-60, in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday night, December 3. Francis Escandor hoisted four three-pointers, to …
Thirdy’s San-en, Parks’ Nagoya continue winning ways
The San-en NeoPhoenix and the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins extended their winning streaks in the 2023-2024 B.League season on Sunday, December 3. San-en made five wins in a row after a 100-79 demolition of the Dwight Ramos-less Levanga Hokkaido at the Hokkai Kita-yale. Thirdy Ravena contributed seven points, three rebounds and two steals in the …
Ensure food security: NegOcc mulls expansion of nucleus farms for livestock
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental provincial government is currently working to expand nucleus farms to further boost the livestock population. Provincial administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz made the announcement during the formal turnover of feeder cattle under the provincial government’s cattle fattening program on Friday, December 1. The said program is one of the alternative …