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Negros Occidental Capitol on lockdown for 5 days

Teresa D. Ellera / from 13 hours ago

THE Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol will be under lockdown from August 12 to August 16, 2020, as the number of Covid-19 positive cases among its employees has been increasing.Dr. Ernell Tumimbang, provincial health officer, recommended the temporary closure of the Capitol."The current surge of Covid-19 infections in the Provincial Capitol ...

Nurse, 3 patients at CLMMRH positive for Covid-19

Teresa D. Ellera / from 13 hours ago

THE Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, confirmed that another one of its nurses and three patients have recently been infected with the novel coronavirus (Covid-19).CLMMRH head Dr. Julius Drilon said the swab tests being carried out at the hospital now includes both ...

Anti-lockdown escape ordinance in Bacolod hurdles first reading

Merlinda A. Pedrosa / from 13 hours ago

THE Bacolod City Council approved on first reading the proposed ordinance prohibiting the escape of individuals from any area in Bacolod City that have been placed on lockdown to avoid further coronavirus disease (Covid-19) contamination.The ordinance was authored by Councilor Renecito Novero, chairperson of the City Council committee on education.Novero ...

Sipalay to ban entry of tourists

Teresa D. Ellera / from 13 hours ago

SIPALAY City will temporarily ban the entry of tourists from August 14 to August 31 amid the spike of local transmission of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19).In an Executive Order, Sipalay City Mayor Ma. Gina Lizares also stated that the two-week travel ban to the city exempts highly essential visits.She also ...

98 persons arrested for violating curfew in Bacolod

Merlinda A. Pedrosa / from 13 hours ago

A TOTAL of 98 persons in Bacolod City were arrested by the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) for violating curfew hours on Tuesday, August 11, 2020.Police Lieutenant Colonel Ariel Pico, spokesperson of BCPO, said Wednesday that the 98 persons were arrested by personnel of Police Stations 1, 2, 3, 4, ...

Bacolod mayor urges BPO firms to observe health protocols strictly

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MAYOR Evelio Leonardia met with representatives of 13 business process outsourcing (BPO) companies in Bacolod City in a virtual meeting Monday, August 10, 2020, to assess their compliance with health protocols to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.“I hope that you are all strict enough to see to it ...

273 violators of anti-Covid protocols fined

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THE Bacolod Task Force Disiplina (TFD), headed by Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran, has reprimanded a total of 273 violators of basic health protocols such as observance of physical distancing and wearing of face mask, as of Monday, August 10, 2020.Of the 273 violators, 42 were fined for violating ...

Bing bats for Special Education Fund liberalization

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BACOLOD City Mayor Evelio Leonardia fully supports the liberalization of the Special Education Fund (SEF) guidelines to implement the Basic Education-Learning Continuity Plan amid the Covid-19 pandemic.“We are in full support of the approval of the proposed joint circular series of 2020 before the August 24 opening of classes,” said ...

San Carlos City’s coastal waters strictly monitored

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COMMANDER of Coast Guard Sub Station in San Carlos City POI Hospicio B. Toledanes said that the coastal areas of San Carlos City are free from locally stranded individuals (LSIs) who want to illegally enter the city to get home to their families in Negros Occidental amidst the Covid-19pandemic.Toledanes cited ...

Over 2,500 beneficiaries get Covid-19 assistance

Teresa D. Ellera / from 13 hours ago

A TOTAL of 2,575 beneficiaries in the fifth district received Covid-19 assistance through the initiative of Fifth District Representative Ma. Lourdes Arroyo.Among the 2575 beneficiaries, 400 are from 30 barangays in Isabela, 375 from 24 barangays in Hinigaran, 350 from 16 barangays in Binalbagan, 350 from 13 barangays in La ...

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