Residents of Bacolod City can avail of free pneumonia and influenza (flu) vaccinations to prevent cases among the vulnerable population under the “Handog Pasasalamat sa mga Pamilyang Bacolodnon” program of the City Health Office (CHO). On January 5 and 6, some 200 doses of pneumonia vaccines will be available for senior citizens, while flu …
Monthly Archives: January 2024
Negros Occidental expands community-based nutrition program
The Negros Occidental provincial government is expanding its community-based nutrition program (CBNP) to Cauayan town to address the high incidence of malnutrition among young children in the southern Negros locality. Some 16 of the town’s 25 villages got a total of P4.3-million financial assistance for the implementation of the program starting next month. In …
Full power restoration in W. Visayas eyed Jan. 5
The Department of Energy (DOE) said that electricity services in Western Visayas is expected to be fully restored by Friday, January 5, once the grid synchronization of power plants is completed. The DOE said the grid is waiting for the 135-megawatt load from the Palm Concepcion Power Corporation (PCPC) to be connected to the grid, which needs …
Negrenses warned of rise in gastro cases during El Niño
Health authorities are gearing up for a possible rise in gastrointestinal cases in Negros Oriental with the predicted onset of the El Niño phenomenon in the country early this year. Dr. Liland Estacion, chief of the Provincial Health Office (PHO), said that she has directed municipal and city health officers to intensify their monitoring …
Magnolia to go all out in PBA Iloilo City game
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Already assured of the top spot in the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup playoffs, the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots are still determined to go all out against the Meralco Bolts at the University of San Agustin Gym in Iloilo City on Saturday night, January 6. According to Hotshots head coach Chito …
Lin carries New Taipei past Meralco in EASL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Jeremy Lin caught fire in the second half as the New Taipei Kings scored a come-from-behind 89-77 victory over the Meralco Bolts in the East Asian Super League (EASL) at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Wednesday night, January 3. Down 42-47 at the half, the Kings went on …
NBA: Heat hands slumping Lakers third straight loss
Tyler Herro scored 21 points and rookie Jaime Jaquez, Jr. added 16 points as the visiting Miami Heat turned solid early defense into a 110-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers to end a two-game road skid yesterday (Philippine time). Nikola Jovic and Bam Adebayo each scored 15 points for Miami, who had eight players score …
Flunked drug tests: 27 NegOcc Capitol employees to face penalties
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least 27 employees of the Negros Occidental provincial government who flunked the drug tests last month will still face appropriate penalties, while confirmatory drug test results have yet to be released. Provincial administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz II said they wanted to conduct confirmatory drug tests to find out the amount …
NegOcc gears up for WVRAA Meet 2024
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental provincial government has begun making preparations for hosting the Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association (WVRAA) Meet in April of this year. Provincial administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz said Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson expressed interest in hosting the regional meet, as the provincial government is now preparing facilities where the …
‘Local rice prices likely to go down this month’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Prices of rice in Negros Occidental will likely to go down this month. In a radio interview yesterday morning, Jesus Jimenez, chairman of the Committee on Staple Food for Negros Occidental, said that the recent importation during the harvest season is one of the reasons for the drop in rice …