Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia ordered the immediate suspension of all classes for both public and private schools over the weekend amid concerns surrounding the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19. Executive Order No. 20, repealed two earlier executive orders issued by the mayor. The latest directive calls on school officials to determine how they would undertake …
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Provincial gov’t ups coronavirus preparations, protocols
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental provincial government has stepped up preparations and introduced protocols against the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19. During a meeting of the province’s inter-agency task force, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson informed those gathered, as of March 12, the province has recorded 133 patients under monitoring with 69 already completing …
Iloilo City legislator, councilor quarantined
After earlier meeting with Department of Budget and Management Secretary Wendel Avisado and Department of Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade, both of whom have since been quarantined after possible exposure to the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, Iloilo City lone district Rep. Julienne Baronda is under quarantine. “I am subjecting myself to home quarantine even if I …
‘Drainage master plan’ in Bacolod City next year
Following a year-long study by engineering consultancy firm Pertconsult International, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) projects implementing a “drainage master plan” in Bacolod City next year. DPWH District Engineer Abraham Villareal said the budget for implementation will be included in the 2021 national budget. He pointed out, according to the masterplan, there …
Toboso municipal councilor placed under monitoring
Visiting British national also being monitored Toboso Mayor Richard Jaojoco yesterday confirmed a councilor in his locality was placed under monitoring for the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19. In a phone patch interview, the mayor refused to identify the councilor but noted the local official exhibited “flu-like symptoms.” The councilor first sought treatment at a private …
School year ends in Bacolod City on March 20, 27
Leonardia orders graduation ceremonies suspended By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following an agreement between the Bacolod City government, local schools, and health officials, amid concerns surrounding the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, the 2019-2020 academic year is set to end later this month. After three meetings, it was decided that preschool to secondary level classes will …
Provincial board member staffer under monitoring
Negros Occidental Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer ordered 27 technical assistants to return home after a staff member of a provincial board member was brought to the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital in Bacolod City after complaining of flu-like symptoms. He said the directive was a precautionary measure against the possible spread of the …
Governor to public: Do not panic
Following the confirmation of a coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, case in Negros Oriental, Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson called for calm. “As of this time, I [can] confirm, in Negros Occidental, we have no cases of Covid-19,” the governor affirmed. “Don’t panic and use your common sense.” He also acknowledged a possible case in …
Local ferry industry affected by the coronavirus
The local ferry industry has begun feeling the brunt of the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19. 2GO Group Incorporated Associate Vice President for Marketing Blessie Cruz said, over the past few weeks, they have noticed a drop in passenger volume. In addition, freight services have been affected as some of the products they ship originate from …
Familiaran: Spreading ‘fake news’ on Covid-19 could lead to jail time
After a social media post claiming an individual from Wuhan, China who tested positive for the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, disappeared from a hotel in Bacolod City circulated online, Bacolod City Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran warned anybody who spreads “fake news” about the virus could land in jail. He pointed out, anyone caught spreading …