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 …
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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 …
NegOcc to reopen borders with NegOr
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Even though the provincial government of Negros Oriental had already allowed the resumption of bus trips between Dumaguete City and Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said he will release a new executive order anytime this week reopening the province’s border with Negros Oriental. In an interview with …
NegOcc awaits guidelines for COVID-19 booster shots
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental provincial government is still awaiting for the guidelines of the Department of Health (DOH) with regards to the distribution of COVID-19 booster shots for frontline healthcare workers. Atty. Rayfrando Diaz, provincial administrator, said even though the DOH has already given the go ahead to begin, but as …
NegOr allows resumption of bus trips to NegOcc
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The provincial government of Negros Oriental has allowed the resumption of bus trips to Negros Occidental after the province was downgraded to the less restrictive Alert Level 2 status. Bimbo Miraflor, spokesperson fo r the Negros Oriental capitol, said Governor Roel Degamo yesterday signed Executive Order No. 44 adopting the …
COVID cases in NegOcc, Bacolod continue to decline
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The number of new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in Bacolod City and Negros Occidental continues to decline based on the latest data released by the Department of Health (DOH) in Western Visayas. Data released by DOH-6 shows that as November 14, Negros Occidental’s two-week growth rate has steadily declined …