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Feb102023 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Construction worker injured in shooting

The scene of the shooting.*BCPO photoA construction worker was injured in a shooting incident in Purok Tumpok , Bangga Cory 2, Brgy Taculing, Bacolod City, 9:50 p.m. Friday, February 10.Injured was Ranel Juingon Tomias, 30, of Prk Tumpok.The police initially identified the suspect as a certain Paopao who fled after the incident on a motorcycle.The victim who sustained gunshot wounds was brought to the Bacolod Adventist Medical Center for treatment.*

Feb102023 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

‘High value’ target nabbed, P249,832 in shabu seized

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The drugs seized in Purok Tinagong Paraiso, Brgy. Banago, Bacolod City, Friday, February 10.*BCPO photoThe Bacolod police nabbed an alleged high value target and seized P249,832 worth of suspected shabu in a buy-bust operation at Purok Tinagong Paraiso, Brgy. Banago, Bacolod City, 8:35 p.m. Friday, February 10.Nabbed was Joey Ordaniel Galac, alias Toto, 38, of Purok Tinagong Paraiso, the police said.The buy-bust operation was conducted by Police Station 3 intelligence operatives led by PMaj. Armilyn Vargas.Seized was suspected shabu estimated at 36.74 grams and valued at P249,832, the police said.The suspect is now detained at Police Station 3.*

Feb102023 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Another senator backs NIR, delivers aid to 4th District

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Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer and Senator Francis Tolentino (right) in La Carlota City.*Senator Francis Tolentino said he will support the push for the creation of the Negros Island Region, which will be composed of Negros and Siquijor islands.Tolentino was in La Carlota City, Negros Occidental, on Friday, February 10, for the distribution of P4.5 million in financial assistance to 1,500 residents of the 4th District of Negros Occidental.Tolentino, who was accompanied by Negros Occidental Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer and Rep. Juliet Marie Ferrer (Neg. Occ., 4th District), distributed P3,000 to each beneficiary through the Department of Social Welfare and Development.The funds were for medical and burial expenses.Tolentino said he will deliver more projects to the 4th Dis...

Feb102023 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

2 trapped in BCGC elevator rescued

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Two employees of an Iloilo-based newspaper were trapped in the elevator of the Bacolod City Government Center on Friday morning, February 10.They were freed after utility workers opened the elevator doors.One of those rescued said they were trapped in the elevator for 45 minutes.The elevator is temporarily not in use, Carmela Arcolas Gamboa, Bacolod Public Information Officer, said.Engineer Amy Tentia of the Office of the Building Administration said the two electronic boards of the elevator are broken, Gamboa added.They will have to be replaced before the elevator can function again, she added.*

Feb102023 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Launching of Panaad on Monday postponed

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Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz*The launching of the Panaad sa Negros Festival on Monday, February 13, has been postponed.The festival that returns after a three-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will be heldApril 17 to 23.Diaz said the launching on Monday was postponed because they did not like the logo and the music, and there is no need to rush.The executive committee will announce the final schedule of the launching soon, he added.The Association of Negros Producers will be the provincial government’s partner for the festival.The festival director will be Engineer Jojo Amugod.*

Feb102023 by Irma Faith PalNo Comments

National scientist Alcala honored with state funeral

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The coffin of National Scientist Angel C. Alcala in front of the Silliman University Church in Dumaguete City on Friday, February 10.*Alex Rey Pal photoNational Scientist Angel C. Alcala, world renowned expert on marine protection and conservation, was honored with a state funeral, which included a 21-gun salute, on Friday, February 10.Close to a thousand people attended the funeral even after heavy rainfall early Friday morning, and under the searing heat by noon during the burial at the Gardens Memorial Park in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental.Alcala, who was born in Cauayan, Negros Occidental, died on February 1 at the age of 93.During the necrological service at the Silliman University Church and the state funeral organized by the National Academy of Science and Technolo...

Feb102023 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Freddie Aguilar top bills concert for Sacred Heart cultural center

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Filipino folk musician, singer-songwriter Freddie Aguilar and sons are performing in a benefit concert to raise funds for the renovation of the John Paul II Diocesan Cultural Center at the Sacred Heart Seminary in Bacolod City.“The Heart of Hearts” pre-Valentine concert that will also feature charity Diva Token Lizares, Atak “Star” Araña , the Sacred Heart seminarians, Zoe Anne Lao and Analyn Gayatin will be held at L’Fisher Hotel in Bacolod City 6 p.m. Saturday, February 11.The Sacred Heart Seminary-Bacolod has over the years envisioned to preserve its structures and facilities where cultural footprints and memories of the past have been engraved and became part of the moral compass of the institution in forming young men to become priests someday, Fr. Ronaldo Quijano, Sacred Hear...

Feb102023 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

288 EB Magalona families who lost houses get aid

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The EB Magalona distribution of shelter assistance.*EB Magalona PIOA total of 288 families from various barangays in E. B. Magalona, Negros Occidental, whose houses were destroyed by Super Typhoon "Odette" in 2021, received shelter assistance of P10,000 each at rites held at the town’s public plaza on Thursday, February 9.The assistance came from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) under its Emergency Shelter Assistance Program, a press release from EB Magalona said Friday.The beneficiaries were identified by the DSWD Field Office-6."Odette," that struck the country on Dec. 16-17, 2021, was the second costliest typhoon in Philippine history, next to Super Typhoon "Yolanda."Meanwhile, representatives from the office of Rep. Jose Francisco "Kiko" Benit...

Feb102023 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Negros has most HFMD cases in WV, stepping up info drive

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Negros Occidental, which has the highest number of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases in Western Visayas, is stepping up its information campaign to prevent its further spread, Dr. Ernell Tumimbang, Provincial Health Officer, said Friday.HFMD has also hit other provinces in the country, he said.There were 320 HFMD cases reported in Negros Occidental from January 1 to February 4, or an increase by 6,300 percent compared to the five cases in the same period last year.The HFMD cases will further increase if left unabated, he said.Tumimbang stressed the need to isolate patients with HFMD in their homes following standard precautions with droplet and contact infection control procedures.HFMD is mainly transmitted through person-to-person contact, including contact wit...

Feb102023 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Dengue cases in Negros up 142.6% at start of 2023

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Dengue cases in Negros Occidental increased by 142.62 percent at the start of 2023, Dr. Ernell Tumimbang, Provincial Health Officer, said Friday, February 10.Negros Occidental recorded 148 dengue cases, including one death, from January 1 to February 4, he said.During the same period in 2022 the province had 61 dengue cases, including two deaths.The areas with the highest number of dengue cases this year are San Carlos City with 20, Bago City - 14, Silay City – 14, Cadiz City – 13 and Escalante City - 8.Tumimbang said they are keeping a close watch on the dengue situation and are taking proactive measures to prevent a further increase in cases, especially since it has been raining lately.“It’s too early to say that they will further rise, it’s just the first quarter of ...