By JEN BAYLON The Negros Occidental Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) said the drought caused by the El Niño phenomenon will likely affect rice production in the province. OPA officer-in-charge Dr. Dina Genzola said they are still computing the exact extent of the crop losses due to drought. Genzola remains hopeful that irrigated areas can …
Monthly Archives: May 2024
VAWC and child support
By Dennis Gorecho Even if the marriage is declared void, the obligation to give support to a minor child subsists. This was the ruling of the Supreme Court in the case of Wilfredo Ruiz vs. AAA (GR 231619, November 15, 2021) that involves a case filed under the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act (VAWC), or Republic Act …
The works of mercy
By Fr. Roy Cimagala “Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:40) These are words of Christ that are worthy of engraving in our mind and heart. They spell out our duty to take care of the works of mercy, both …
NegOcc PHO logs 14 confirmed pertussis cases
By JEN BAYLON The Negros Occidental Provincial Health Office (PHO) recorded 14 confirmed pertussis cases in the province as of Monday, May 6. PHO head Dr. Girlie Pinongan said out of 64 cases, 33 are negative while 17 are probable cases. She added that the latest confirmed pertussis case is a one-year-old boy. Pinongan said …
239 stickers issued to consolidated jeepney drivers in Bacolod
Stickers with quick response codes have been issued to 239 consolidated public utility jeepney drivers in Bacolod City, as part of the interim period to change their units in December. City Administrator Lucille Gelvolea said yesterday the jeepney drivers were already members of the consolidated group with a provisional authority (PA) valid until December …
Soldiers seize high-powered firearms in central Negros clash with NPA
Troops of the Philippine Army’s 94th Infantry Battalion (94IB) seized several high-powered firearms after an encounter with New People’s Army (NPA) remnants in the hinterlands of Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental on Monday afternoon, May 6. In a belated report yesterday, Lt. Colonel Donald Van Almonte, commanding officer of 94IB, said the troops responded to …
Negrense boy without legs makes waves in swimming competitions
Despite his physical limitation, 10-year-old Zach Lucas Obsioma of Cadiz City, Negros Occidental, continues to literally make waves as a swimmer, earning a ticket to the Palarong Pambansa for the second time. Afflicted with a rare birth defect called phocomelia, marked by shortened limbs, the Level 5 Special Education (SPED) learner ruled the pool …
Crop damage, agri losses hit P541-M in Negros Oriental
Damage to crops and other agricultural losses in Negros Oriental reached over P541 million due to the El Niño-induced drought. On Tuesday, May 7, a report from the Department of Agriculture-Provincial Agriculture Technology Coordinating Office in Negros Oriental showed that El Niño effects have caused a production loss of around P541.4 million since December …
Negros Oriental police ‘ready’ to provide security at all times
The Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) is ready at all times to deploy security forces when needed at any given time, an official said yesterday. Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of NOPPO, also assured that they will provide security assistance even on last-minute requests. “What is important is that organizers of activities such as …
Comelec targets students in voters’ education, registration fair
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is targeting students, especially in government colleges or universities in its voters’ education and registration fair series, an official said on Monday, May 6. Jason Orbita, Comelec-Negros Oriental communications focal person and concurrent election officer of Valencia town, said the voters’ education is set on Wednesday, May 8, at …