By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Eighty four Negros Occidental residents returned home yesterday morning after they were stranded due to the lockdown imposed in Luzon in response to ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19. The group was transported via a Cebu Pacific flight from Clark International Airport after the provincial government initiated the …
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Bacolod City brgys appeal for cooperation on quarantine measures
After several city residents refused to stay home during curfew hours, which the Bacolod City government set from 10:00 p.m. until 4:00 a.m., along with individuals arriving from areas affected by the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, not yet coordinating with local barangay officials, two city barangays are appealing for local residents to cooperate with the …
Pulupandan implements hygiene regulations
In an effort to prevent and control the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, the Pulupandan municipal government recently released their rules and regulations. According to an executive order issued by Mayor Miguel Antonio Peña, all transport terminals in the town are required to have a sanitizing area where drivers and conductors are mandated to observe proper …
Crime rate drops 62% across the region
Decrease credited to the coronavirus According to data released by Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6), the crime rate across the region dropped by 62.31 percent between March 16 and yesterday. PRO-6 noted, there were a total of 130 incidents reported in that time period, a decrease from the 345 reported during the same period …
State of Calamity declared in Bacolod City
Bonuses sought for city employees In response to ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, the Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod recently passed a resolution declaring the city under a State of Calamity. According to data released by the City Health Office (CHO) yesterday, there are currently 12 patients under investigation who are admitted at …
303IB deploys personnel to monitor the border
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga With Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson earlier issuing an executive order closing the province’s borders, ports, and airports in an effort to combat the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, the Philippine Army 303rd Infantry Brigade (303IB) has deployed personnel across the province in order to monitor the border. “The army …
PDEA-6 credits Covid-19 for diminishing the local drug trade
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Region VI (PDEA-6) Director Alex Tablate said the recent decline in the illegal drug trade is due to fears of the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19. “The drug trade really declined due to Covid-19,” the PDEA-6 official explained. “Kasi wala silang buyers dahil nag-stay sa bahay ang mga buyers and users (Dealers have …
Equipment shortages continue at local hospitals
DOH-6: There is a global shortage Hospitals across the Western Visayas, particularly in Iloilo, continue to face equipment shortages, including masks and personal protective equipment, amid ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19. In response, Department of Health-Region VI (DOH-6) focal person on Covid-19, Dr. Jane Juanico, said there is a “global shortage.” “May …
Iloilo City lockdown under consideration
Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas announced the city government is considering a lockdown of the city as a proactive measure against the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19. “With the increasing number of PUIs (patients under investigation) we have in the city, we need to act fast,” the mayor posted on social media. “We need to …
Bacolod City quarantine rules, regulations released
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia yesterday issued an executive order releasing the implementing rules and regulations on enforcing the city’s general community quarantine. Based on the copy of the order forwarded by the city government, movement within the city will be limited to accessing basic necessities and work only, medical …