Two remain ‘under monitoring’ By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Sixty five people who were placed on a 14-day quarantine in Negros Oriental have been declared free of the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV). Based on information provided by the Negros Oriental provincial government, the individuals include the 40 people who came in close-contact with the Chinese …
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Two killed in Dingle shootout
Two individuals were gunned down yesterday during a shootout between suspected robbers and law enforcement officials in Dingle’s Barangay Tabugon. Authorities identified one of the suspects, Joan Lego of Lambunao’s Barangay Bagongbong, as one of the fatalities; however, the other fatality was described as a man wearing a black shirt and shorts but was without …
Former OFWs caught
dealing drugs in Iloilo City Suspects: The drugs were from Bacolod City Two former overseas Filipino workers were caught dealing drugs over the weekend in Barangay Sta. Felomena, located in Iloilo City’s Arevalo district. Authorities identified the suspects as Mark Anthony Berlin of Oton’s Barangay San Nicholas and Dondee Boy Salmon of San Miguel’s Barangay …
Familiaran surprised by Espenido reassignment
Bacolod City Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran, who is currently serving as acting mayor, expressed surprise over Police Lt. Colonel Jovie Espenido being relieved of his post as Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) deputy director. “Honestly, I was surprised, in fact, we even had a meeting last Thursday,” the city official pointed out. With regard …
Bacolod City task force to release nCoV protocols
Bacolod City Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran, who is currently serving as acting mayor and chairs the Bacolod City Inter-Agency Task Force Against Novel Coronavirus, said they will soon release protocols for hotel and pension house establishments in the city to combat the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV). The task force previously met with hotel managers …
Espenido relieved of duty
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) spokesperson, Police Lt. Colonel Joem Malong, confirmed Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) deputy director, Police Lt. Colonel Jovie Espenido, has been relieved from his post. He said they received the relief order, dated February 5 and signed by Philippine National Police (PNP) Personnel and Records …
Mayor: No risk of contracting nCoV in San Carlos City
San Carlos City Mayor Renato Gustilo assured local residents they are free from any risk of contracting the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV) and affirmed the city government is always doing its best to protect the community, particularly with his executive order barring foreign vessels from dropping anchor in city waters. He noted, the Philippine Ports …
Vessel originating from China allowed to anchor off Sipaway Island
San Carlos City mayor barred docking in city waters Despite the executive order issued by San Carlos City Mayor Rene Gustilo barring foreign vessels originating from China from entering city waters, the M/V Sea Music, which arrived from the Chinese port city of Ningde, was permitted to lay anchor off Sipaway island. Philippine Coast Guard-Negros …
2 suspected NPA insurgents arrested
Two suspected New People’s Army (NPA) insurgents were arrested early yesterday morning in a joint operation conducted by members of the Philippine Army 11th Infantry Battalion (11IB) and Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOrPPO) in Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental. Authorities identified the arrested as Lenie Ragay and her live-in partner, Luis Ragay, both residents …
6 patients under investigation for nCoV in Bacolod
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Health Office released their latest report yesterday showing the number of patients under investigation for the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV) in the city has increased to six. CHO Environment and Sanitation Division head, Dr. Grace Tan, who also serves as spokesperson for the Bacolod City Inter-Agency Task …