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Jun42021 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

‘New law gives workers boost vs. unscrupulous employers’

Roland de la Cruz, National Congress of Unions in the Sugar Industry of the Philippines president, said Friday, June 4, that Republic Act 11551, also known as the Labor Education Act will boost workers protection against unscrupulous employers.President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed Republic Act 11551, on May 27 that will provide protection for workers through education, de la Cruz, who is also a labor representative to the National Tripartite Industrial Peace Council, said.The law recognizes the need for the state to put in place a mechanism to educate future workers, employers, and entrepreneurs on their rights and responsibilities in promoting harmony in the workplace and social progress in society, de la Cruz said.The implementing rules and regulations will be developed by the...

Jun42021 by Marchel P. EspinaNo Comments

Man found dead in La Carlota

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La Carlota PNP photoA 40-year-old man was found dead in a sugarcane field in Barangay San Miguel, La Carlota City, Negros Occidental, Friday morning, June 4.The victim was identified as Diovanie Bedonia of Barangay Ma-ao, Bago City.Residents heard gunshots the night before, but the police only recovered the body the following day, a police report said.The police have yet to establish the motive of the killing. They are still investigating the incident.*

Jun42021 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

House okays on 2nd reading single-use plastics bill: Kiko

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The House of Representatives has approved a bill banning single-use plastics on second reading, Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Benitez (Negros Occidental, 3rd District) said Friday, June 4.House Bill 9147 regulates production, importation, sale and the use of single-use plastics and shifts the responsibility on producers to recover plastic waste to prevent leakage to bodies of water and harm to the environment, Benitez said.Benitez chaired the technical working group that consolidated 42 bills and resolutions into House Bill 9147.“It's been challenging work as TWG chair to balance the interests of the industry, consumers and the environment. In the end, the health of the planet has to prevail," he said.Benitez thanked House Speaker Lord Alan Velasco, Environment Committee Chairperso...

Jun42021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Photo of the Day (June 4, 2021)

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A beautification drive is underway in Barangay Banago, Bacolod City.*Photo from Brgy. Banago FB

Jun42021 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

90.8% of Bacolod Covid beds full, CLMMRH to hike capacity

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The Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital is increasing its COVID-19 beds with occupancy in some Bacolod hospitals having reached full capacity.The CLMMRH forecast based on available data is that there will be a continued rise in COVID-19 cases in Bacolod City and Negros Occidental for the next two weeks, Dr. Julius Drilon, CLMMRH chief, said Thursday, June 3.The forecast is that from June 1-14 there will be 90 to 100 new COVID-19 cases a day in Bacolod City, and 120-150 in Negros Occidental, he said.Western Visayas registered its highest number of new COVID-19 cases in a single day Thursday at 654 with 13 deaths, the Department of Health (DOH) said.Bacolod City had 142 new cases for a total of 1,257 active cases and three new deaths, the DOH said.Negros...

Jun42021 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Moises Padilla mayor, hubby, daughter COVID-19 positive

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Moises Padilla LGU file photoMoises Padilla Mayor Ella Celestina Garcia-Yulo has tested positive for COVID-19 along with her husband and daughter.The Philippine Red Cross informed them early Thursday, June 3, of their Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test results, she said.Yulo said her office is temporarily closed until further notice as all her staff are currently in isolation and will undergo RT-PCR testing to protect the public’s health.The Registrar’s Office has also been closed because she went there on Monday, Yulo said.“We will resume operations once our local health officer has given us clearance to do so,” she added.Garcia said she and her husband had slight fevers on Tuesday and immediately underwent antigen tests with their 21-yea...

Jun42021 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Non essential travel to Iloilo not allowed until June 18

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Non-essential travel from Negros Occidental and other neighboring areas to Iloilo province will not be allowed starting Friday, June 4, until June 18.Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor issued Executive Order 175 Series of 2021 imposing restrictions on non-essential travel within and into the province of Iloilo to curb the spread of COVID-19.Iloilo City province is currently experiencing a COVID-19 surge with 7,757 COVID-19 cases, of which 1,402 are active, Defensor said in his EO.Only Authorized Persons Outside Residence, Overseas Filipino Workers and residents of Iloilo will be allowed into the province, Defensor said.*

Jun42021 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

‘Dante’ damage P3.5M in four Negros LGUs

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Radyo Alagad photoFlooding brought on by Tropical Storm “Dante” caused P3.5 million in damage to crops and infrastructure in two cities and two towns in Negros Occidental, initial reports showed Thursday, June 3.Hinoba-an town reported P518, 500 in damage to infrastructure and P1,775,040 to crops, Zeaphard Caelian, Provincial Disaster Management Program Division chief, said.Cadiz City also reported P872,785 in damage to crops, he said.Flooding brought on by “Dante” also affected 185 families or 520 persons in Hinoba-an, Binalbagan, Isabela, EB Magalona, Talisay City and Himamaylan City, Caelian added.Provincial Agriculturist Japhet Masculino also reported damage to crops in Pontevedra at P257,535 and Victorias City - P113,775.*

Jun32021 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Body of missing security officer found in Hinoba-an waters

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Radyo Alagad photoThe body of the security officer of Hinoba-an Mayor Ernesto Estrao was found at about 2 p.m. Thursday, June 4.Rescuers found the body of retired MSgt. Dakie Dacoscos about 8 kilometers from the Hinoba-an shoreline, Estrao said.Dacoscos was onboard his pickup when it was swept away by strong current at Barangay Bulwangan, Hinoba-an, Tuesday night, the mayor said.Dacoscos, with his wife on board, was attempting to drive his pickup across a bridge but water was rising so he backed up. The engine of his pickup died just as it was hit by flood water at the approach of the bridge, Estrao said.His wife was found alive on Wednesday.Dacoscos who is from Dingle, Iloilo, had just availed of the police optional retirement program two months ago.He was formerly...