Diocese of Bacolod Bishop Patricio Buzon yesterday announced that the diocese will be suspending the celebration of masses from August 24 to August 30. According to Buzon, the decision is a response to the call for help made by the medical societies in Bacolod City and Negros with regard to limiting mass mobility and gatherings …
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Red Cross opens Covid-19 molecular lab in Bacolod
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) in Negros Occidental opened yesterday morning its own Covid-19 molecular laboratory along the corner of 10th and 11th Lacson Streets in Bacolod City, right at the back of St. John’s Institute. PRC-Negros Occidental Governor Jay Jalandoni said the new facility is the fifth Covid-19 molecular lab in Negros Occidental. According …
Masbate quake jolts northern Negros
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Parts of northern Negros were jolted yesterday morning following an earthquake in Masbate island. Based on information forwarded by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the 6.6 magnitude tremor struck around 8:03 a.m. and was epicentered at 7 kilometers east of Cataingan, Masbate. Intensity IV, which is equivalent …
CIDG-Bacolod warns face shield sellers on overpricing
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) in Bacolod City last Friday, August 14, has issued a warning to sellers of face shields not to engage in overpricing. CIDG-Bacolod head, Police Chief Master Sgt. Ramiro Gocotano, said they have received reports that someone had been hoarding face shields and hiding it in a warehouse. Gocotano …
Murcia town hall on 5-day lockdown
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Murcia town Mayor Gerry Rojas ordered the five-day lockdown of the municipal hall effective today after an employee tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019, or Covid-19. Rojas said the employee is a resident of Bacolod City and assigned at the Mayor’s Office. He added that all those who …
6 coronavirus cases in Negros Occidental
Bacolod City’s first case set to be discharged By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The number of coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, patients in Negros Occidental has risen to six after Bacolod City recorded its fifth case and EB Magalona reported their first case over the weekend. Based on a bulletin issued by the Department of Health-Region …
Cadiz District Hospital doctor under investigation for Covid-19
A physician assigned to the Cadiz District Hospital went on quarantine and was designated as patient under investigation for the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19. Provincial health officer, Dr. Ernell Tumimbang, said they are currently gathering data and may reveal the details of their findings today. The doctor had reportedly gone on leave and was not …
303IB accused of violating ceasefire
The New People’s Army (NPA) in Negros accused the Philippine Army 303rd Infantry Brigade (303IB) of violating the ceasefire implemented in order to concentrate efforts to fighting the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19. NPA-Leonardo Panaligan Command spokesperson Ka JB Regalado claimed the 94th Infantry Battalion forced residents of Guihulngan City’s Barangay Luz to surrender as NPA …
Quarantine violators face fines up to P50K, jail
The Negros Occidental provincial government warned the public, those who violate the enhanced community quarantine will be fined and may face jail time. Provincial legal officer, Atty. Alberto Nellas, Jr., said individuals who violate quarantine rules will be fined between P20,000 and P50,000 along with a one to six-month jail sentence. The provincial official also …
Ceres tapped to transport frontliners
With the enhanced community quarantine underway in Bacolod City, the city government has tapped Ceres bus liner to transport frontliners. Bacolod City Councilor Cindy Rojas said Ceres’ parent company, Vallacar Transit Incorporated, has provided 21 buses on top of the four already utilized by frontliners at the city’s check-up points. The city official said bus …