Two Chinese tourists visiting Dumaguete City are seeking a visa extension with the local Bureau of Immigration in order to avoid the ongoing novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak in China. The pair, identified as Chen Bei and Zou Qin, arrived in the Negros Oriental city on January 10 and their visas, which were acquired through the …
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DOH official: Confirmed nCoV patient visited Dumaguete City
After Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III yesterday confirmed the first novel coronavirus, or 2019-nCoV, case in the Philippines, DOH Epidemiology Bureau Director Ferchito Avelino said they have requested the flight details of the patient, who is a Chinese national. “We’re looking at the places they have been to in Cebu and Dumaguete …
DOH-6, Bacolod City hospital deny admitting nCoV patient
After text messages surfaced claiming a foreigner exhibiting symptoms of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) was admitted and quarantined at Bacolod City’s Riverside Medical Center, both the hospital and the Department of Health-Region VI (DOH-6) denied the claims. DOH-6 Project Development Officer Ben Dela Cruz affirmed the foreign patient admitted to the Bacolod City hospital was …
Man climbs electrical tower in Mansilingan
A man believed to be suffering from depression climbed an electrical tower operated by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) yesterday morning in Bacolod City’s Barangay Mansilingan. Authorities identified the man as Ives Pelowa, a resident of the said city. Based on eyewitness accounts, Pelowa climbed the 150-foot tower around 10:00 a.m., prompting …
Chinese national undergoes consultation at Iloilo City hospital
A three-year-old Chinese national underwent a consultation yesterday at the Western Visayas Medical Center in Iloilo City after coming down with a fever. The hospital currently serves as the referral hospital for the Department of Health-Region VI (DOH-6). As of press time, DOH-6 Center for Health Development infectious disease section head, Dr. Jane Juanico, said …
NOPPO targeting top drug suspects
Baleros: The drug problem is ‘not as rampant’ By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) director, Police Colonel Romeo Baleros, yesterday said the Philippine National Police is targeting the arrest of top drug dealers in the province this year. The NOPPO chief, together with top police officials from across the province, …
Over 1,000 PRO-6 officers test negative for illegal drugs
A total of 1,090 Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) officers tested negative for illegal drugs following random drug testing. The results, which were released yesterday, were based on testing conducted from January 10 to 14. PRO-6 director, Police Brigadier General Rene Pamuspusan, said the testing was part of the Philippine National Police’s intensified internal cleansing program. …
PNP affirms obese, overweight officers are not subject to sanctions
Gamboa: Those who fail to meet standard BMI will not be promoted Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, General Archie Francisco Gamboa, clarified the law enforcement agency’s policy on overweight and obese police officers and affirmed those who fail to meet the standard BMI (body mass index) will not face administrative sanctions. “Walang specific violation sa …
New Year’s Call’ held for NOPPO officials
Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson held a New Year’s Call yesterday morning for Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) officials at the Provincial Capitol Social Hall. During the gathering, the governor issued marching orders to police chiefs to improve police visibility in order to secure their respective jurisdictions. He also encouraged the use of …
30 dengue cases in Bacolod City this year
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Health Office (CHO) has recorded 30 dengue fever cases in the city between January 1 and 11 this year. Based on data released by CHO, the number of cases is significantly lower, down 71.2 percent, compared to the same period last year, wherein 140 cases were recorded. …