By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The spat between the city government of Bacolod and the provincial government of Negros Occidental over the S-PaSS travel requirement widened yesterday after a new issue surfaced. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Executive Director Em Ang posted on social media an advisory allegedly coming from Philippine Airlines (PAL) instructing Bacolod City-bound …
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Negrense supercentenarian passes away at 124
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The grandmother recognized as the “oldest person in the world” from Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental has passed away on Monday night, November 22. In an announcement released by the city government of Kabankalan City, they confirmed that Francisca Susano has died at the age of 124. The city government further …
3-DAY NAT’L VAXX DRIVE NegOcc’s 500K target ‘unlikely’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said he is not confident that they will be able to hit the target 500,000 individuals set by the Department of Health (DOH) during the three-day national vaccination drive from November 29 to December 1, 2021. However, according to Lacson, they do see an …
IN NEGROS OCCIDENTAL Booster shots for seniors, persons with comorbidities to begin soon
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The provincial government of Negros Occidental will also begin the distribution of COVID-19 booster shots for senior citizens and persons with comorbidities soon. Provincial administrator, Atty. Rayfrando Diaz, said according to the guidelines set by the Department of Health (DOH), booster shots can be given to fully vaccinated individuals six …
NegOcc hits Bacolod over S-PaSS travel requirement
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The provincial administrator of Negros Occidental yesterday hit officials from the city government of Bacolod after they announced that the S-PaSS will no longer be required for the fully-vaccinated city-bound travelers via the Bacolod-Silay Airport. Atty. Rayfrando Diaz, provincial administrator, said the announcements made by Bacolod City Councilor Cindy Rojas …
Mambukal Resort to reopen on Dec. 1
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental’s provincial administrator, Atty. Rayfrando Diaz, revealed over the weekend that the Mambukal Resort in Murcia town will be reopened to local tourists starting December 1. According to Diaz, tourists who want to stay in the resort may book their reservations at the resort’s office located at the Capitol …
NegOcc resumes bus trips to NegOr, Cebu
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After more than a year of travel suspension brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, bus trips to Negros Oriental and Cebu have finally resumed after the provincial government of Negros Occidental finally gave the go ahead for Vallacar Transit Incorporated (VTI) to resume their bus trips to the two provinces. Provincial …
NOCPPO meets with Army, PCG in preparation for 2022 polls
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) yesterday held a meeting with the heads and officers of the Philippine Army’s 303rd Infantry Brigade (303IB) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) station in Negros Occidental in order to discuss preparation for the upcoming 2022 National Elections. Representing the 303IB was their …
No shortage of pork
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) denied reports that there is a shortage of pork ahead of the holiday season, although they affirmed that there are currently several issues with regards to the province’s poultry products. PVO head Dr. Renante Decena said in terms of breeding, Negros Occidental has …
Lechon price hike expected in December
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The price of lechon or roast pig in Bacolod City is expected to rise in the coming days as the holiday season gets nearer. In an interview with the Badayos family, the proprietors of Mina’s Lechon located at Purok Lechonan in Bacolod City’s Barangay 36, they said even with the …