Carla P. Gomez

Oct182021 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Farmers’ assistance center launched to assist organic rice farmers, Uy says

Ramon Uy Sr. and the farmers at the launching of the Farmers Assistance Center on Saturday, October 16.*The Ecological and Agricultural Development Foundation Inc. formally launched its Farmers Assistance Center to assist farmers in the production of organic rice and vegetables at the RU Foundry headquarters in Barangay Pahanocoy, Bacolod City, on Saturday, October 16.Ramon Uy Sr., the foundation’s president, said they have allocated P10 million donated by good-hearted friends to uplift the lives of farmers by assuring them that all of their produce will be purchased at a guaranteed price.Aladino Moraca, executive director of the foundation, said 21 farmers from Candoni, Bago City and San Carlos City joined the launching of the assistance center that encourages them to produce ...

Oct182021 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Cop wants probe on death of sister in Makati hotel

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A Negros Occidental policeman is calling for an investigation into what he called the "negligence" of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and a Makati hotel following the death of his sister while in quarantine.PO1 Nico Malibong, who is assigned to the Negros Occidental Provincial Police Office, said Sunday, October 17, that his sister Sheila Mae Malibong Hallares, 40, of Barangay Lopez Jaena, Murcia, was found dead in a room at Eurotel Makati Hotel in Makati City where she was quarantined on her arrival from Lebanon, on October 8.He said they sent a cousin to the hotel when they could not reach her or the hotel for two days and she was found dead in her room on Wednesday, October 13.There was blood on her bed and the bathroom, Malibong said.They were informe...

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Bacolod cemeteries ordered closed Oct. 30 to Nov. 2, too

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Mayor Evelio Leonardia has ordered the temporary closure of public and private cemeteries, memorial parks, columbaria and the like from October 30 to November 2, to enhance public health and safety protocols during the “Undas Season” in Bacolod City.Filipino culture and traditions are imbibed with religious significance such as celebrating All Saints and Souls days or “Undas” by visiting the graves of departed loved ones, the mayor said in Executive Order No 50, Series of 2021 released Sunday, October 17.This will lead to crowding of people that will violate the current national and local public policy on the strict prohibition against mass gatherings that can cause the unwarranted spread of COVID-19, the mayor added.He said the closure of the cemeteries is necessary for the pr...

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Think out of the box– Albee

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Bacolod City mayoral aspirant Alfredo “Albee” Benitez said he is more than ready to serve the city with a leadership style that is much, much more efficient and far from obsolete.“I am more than willing to serve, I’m capable to serve. My track record can speak for itself,” Benitez said in a post on his official Facebook page.Bacolod Councilor Al Espino, City Council committee on ways and means chairperson, said Benitez is a leader with foresight who thinks out of the box, and is eager to bring health services to the people of Bacolod by establishing efficient and state-of-the-art health facilities in the city.Benitez has been implementing a no-nonsense “get to the root of the problem” kind of leadership; As the 3rd district of Negros statesman, he has so many achievements tucke...

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Leni tarps sprout in Negros

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The “pink warriors” of presidential candidate Leni Robredo in Negros Occidental have been donating funds for her tarpaulins in the province.The tarpaulins for Robredo with the message “LENI. Masaligan, Masandigan” have been sprouting in Bacolod City and in some parts of the province.Under the “Buy one, give one” campaign, supporters pay P84 for the purchase of two 2 feet x 3 feet tarpaulins, lawyer Gina Mirano-Jesena said.One tarpaulin is used by the supporter, and the other is given to those who cannot afford them, she said.“We are throwing our support for VPLeni as she is the most credible among the candidates. She is the best choice,” Mirano said.Mirano said Robredo is “someone who would protect our hard-earned freedom and preserve our democracy. Someone who will bri...

Oct162021 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Bacolod to start vax drive for ‘Pediatric A3’ Nov. 5

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The Department of Health has given the green light for the COVID-19 vaccination of children aged 12 to 17 years old with comorbidities, Em Ang, Bacolod Emergency Operations Center executive director, said Friday, October 15.They are now part of the A3 priority group and will be called “Pediatric A3,” Ang said in a Facebook post.“We are now master listing 12 to 17-year-old kids in preparation for the roll-out of vaccines for Pediatric A3 on November 5,” she said.Children who fall under Pediatric A3 are those with Down syndrome, HIV, cancer, tuberculosis and other ailments.To date only Moderna and Pfizer vaccines can be given to the pediatric population, she said.Those who fall under “Pediatric A3” must have medical certificates from their attending pediatricians/physicia...

Oct162021 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Guv orders temporary closure of cemeteries Oct. 30 to Nov. 2

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Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson has ordered the temporary closure of all public and private memorial parks, cemeteries and columbaries in Negros Occidental from October 30 to November 2.Lacson issued Executive Order 21-47, Series of 2021, imposing the temporary closure to prevent an influx of people and mass gatherings during All Saint’s and Soul’s days because of the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Negros Occidental.All component cities and municipalities under the province of Negros Occidental are directed to comply and implement the executive order through their respective Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office, Traffic Management Authority, Philippine National Police and force multipliers, Lacson said.All persons and establishments who do not comply with the EO will face app...

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Fire extinguisher ‘explosion’ kills 1

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A man died when a fire extinguisher allegedly exploded at a store at Lizares Avenue in Bacolod City at about 1:05 p.m. Friday, October 15, Chief Inspector Rodel Legaspi, Bacolod City fire marshal, said.Ricman Marvin Rillo, 33, was found with a wound on his head and parts of his body were severed, believed to have been caused by the impact of the fire extinguisher, Legaspi said.Rillo was also covered with white foam from the fire extinguisher in a room at Rescape Fire Control Products store, where he worked, he added.A loud explosion was heard before his body was discovered.*

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Unexpected delivery

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DM Giganto Depalubos photoA 28-year-old woman from Barangay Alangilan about to be swabbed for a COVID-19 test gave birth to a baby boy at the Bacolod Respiratory Out-Patient (BRO) Center around noon Friday, October 15, Em Ang, City Emergency Operations Center executive director, said.“Hats off to nurse aide Mae Leniel Levack for her presence of mind and for promptly assisting the pregnant woman, who safely delivered her baby,” Ang said.Levack was assisted by BRO Center personnel Melvin Mijares and supervised by Dr. Era Carreon Rivas.The mother and baby are recovering at the Bacolod City Lying-In Clinic and Birthing Center, Ang said.During this pandemic, health workers and other essential workers at the frontlines like Carreon, Levack and Mijares have been working hard t...

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Sipalay schools division closed after Covid hits 4

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The Sipalay City Schools Division office has been temporarily closed after four of its personnel tested positive for COVID-19, Dionilo Bogtae, head of the Sipalay Emergency Assistance and Rescue Services, said Friday, October 15.An employee under the schools division superintendent was symptomatic and tested positive for COVID-19, he said.On contact tracing, three other personnel tested positive for the virus, he added.They temporarily closed the division office for disinfection, Bogtae said.The Sipalay City treasurer’s office and birthing unit that were temporarily closed after eight employees tested positive for COVID-19 reopened on Friday, he added.He said the test results of the close contacts of the eight came out Thursday night and they were all negative.Seven...