Bacolod City is the Most Competitive City in the Visayas in 2020, based on the data released by the National Competitiveness Council (NCC). During NCC virtual awarding ceremony recently, the Top 20 most competitive cities was led by Manila, Davao, and Pasay, while Bacolod ranked 11th. This, however, means that Bacolod has a higher rating …
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Bacolod, Iloilo among focused areas shortlisted for COVID vaccine
Only Bacolod City and Iloilo in Western Visayas are included in the shortlisted focused areas in the country that will be given priority once the vaccine for coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, is available. Dr. Jane Juanico, head of Department of Health (DOH) 6’s Infectious Disease Section, however noted that they are still clarifying if …
NegOcc bracing for arrival of 1,000 LSIs, ROFs
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Provincial Incident Management Team (PIMT) in Negros Occidental yesterday said they are bracing for the arrival of at least 1,000 locally stranded individuals (LSIs) and returning Overseas Filipinos (ROFs) originating from Manila and Cebu. PIMT head, Dr. Zeaphard Caelian, said due to the sudden cancellation of sea trips …
Sea trips in NegOcc suspended due to TD ‘Vicky’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Sea trips in Negros Occidental were halted yesterday after the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) placed the province under Signal No.1 due to Tropical Depression “Vicky.” Based on a weather bulletin issued by PAGASA as of 2:00 p.m. yesterday, “Vicky” was last spotted making landfall over Baganga, …
Some NegOcc LGUs to continue accepting LSIs
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The provincial government of Negros Occidental yesterday said that other local government units (LGUs) in the province will still accept returning locally stranded individuals (LSIs) during the holidays. The announcement came after several LGUs have announced recently that they will be suspending the acceptance of LSIs until January 2021. Provincial …
NegOcc awaits DOH guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Provincial Health Office (PHO) in Negros Occidental is currently waiting for the Department of Health (DOH) guidelines over the planned vaccination program against coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19. In an interview with Bombo Radyo-Bacolod yesterday morning, PHO head Dr. Ernell Tumimbang said he and the medical teams in the …
PRO-6 tightens security preps on ‘Simbang Gabi’
The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) will intensify security measures, particularly police visibility, in all churches across Western Visayas to ensure safety and security of churchgoers as Simbang Gabi starts at dawn tomorrow, December 16. PRO-6 spokesperson Police Lieutenant Colonel Joem Malong said enhanced police presence means intensifying the conduct of foot and mobile patrol in …
I only follow IATF rules – Treñas
Mayor Jerry P. Treñas reiterated his defense why Iloilo City has to do away the hosting of the Peace Summit last December 10. In an official statement issued on Saturday, Dec. 12, Treñas reiterated that a gathering of 1,000 is not allowed under the rules of the National Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) because the city …
Meat products seized at Bacolod-Silay Airport
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga An estimated 18 kilograms of meat products were confiscated last Friday, December 11, at the Bacolod-Silay Airport. Provincial Veterinary Officer (PVO), Dr. Renante Decena, said the meat products were brought by an authorized person outside of residence (APOR) from Manila. The shipment was blocked and seized by members of the …
No more addt’l flights for Dec. in NegOcc
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental will not allow additional flights to the province this December after 17 local government units have already asked for moratoriums on the arrival of locally stranded individuals (LSIs), provincial administrator Rayfrando Diaz said. The Regional Inter-Agency Task Force (RIATF) on Saturday, December 12, has granted moratoriums on LSI arrivals …