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By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of Health (DOH) ordered all government hospital chiefs to make doctors and support staff available 24 hours a day. Dr. Herminigildo Valle, undersecretary of health for the Office for Field Implementation Management, in a memorandum, ordered medical personnel be made available, particularly, “in local and government hospitals that …

By Paulo Loreto Lim Following the Liga ng mga Barangay-Negros Occidental (Liga-Negros Occidental) Provincial Congress, which took place earlier this month in Ilocos Norte, Liga-Negros Occidental President Anabelle Bermudo reported former Senator Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos, Jr. endorsed the retention of the Negros Island Region (NIR). She said both Marcos and Liga-Philippines President Edmund Abesamis expressed …

In a press conference, yesterday, Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia revealed a proposal was sent to the three owners of the old Bacolod Airport to convert the 37-hectare property into a special economic zone (SEZ). “The old Bacolod Airport is a sleeping giant, he said. “If stimulated, [it] can produce economic activities and benefit the …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Councilor Em Ang was appointed presiding officer of the 37th regular session of the Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP), in observance of International Women’s Month. Ang was appointed by Bacolod City Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran, while City Councilor Sonya Verdeflor was appointed Majority Floor Leader, which was …

By Paulo Loreto Lim Following the huge 5-0 victory over Tampines Rovers FC, last week, it was a slow start for Ceres-Negros FC as they drew, 0-0, against Malaysian side Felda United FC in their 2017 AFC Cup group stage match at a rainy Panaad Park and Stadium, last night. Following the first half, Felda …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) and the city government of Bacolod are working on a plan to reduce power consumption by the city government. Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia said he met with personnel from Ceneco and the City Engineer’s Office to discuss how to cut the city’s …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A mechanic and a welder were wounded after they were mauled by unidentified suspects at the Racahe Magginal Wharf, Barangay Banago, Bacolod City, late Tuesday evening. Police identified the victim as 36-year-old Dondon Camilo, a welder and resident of Purok 1, Magsungay; and Francisco Incarnacion, a mechanic, 47, and resident …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A nurse was arrested by police in a buy-bust operation along Cabahug Street, Cadiz City, Tuesday. Police identified the suspect as 26-year-old Cliffor Estelo, a resident of Barangay 5, Victorias City, and an employees of the Cadiz City Health Office. Cadiz City police chief, Police Senior Superintendent Edel Jose Manzano, …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Around 46 supposed barkers were picked up in a joint operation by the Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) and the Bacolod City Police Office-Traffic Management Unit (BCPO-TMU) across different parts of the city, yesterday morning. BTAO chief, Police Superintendent Luisito Acebuche, said they conducted the operation after receiving several complaints …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Newly-appointed Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) head Edgardo Rostata assured they will act on the problems plaguing the Northern Negros Natural Park (NNNP). In a radio interview yesterday, Rostata said his office will review what has to be done regarding structures built inside the NNNP, after a cease …