Tag: Negros Occidental news

Nov212021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Soldiers slain in Moises Padilla encounter laid to rest

303rd IB photoTwo soldiers who died in a Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental, encounter were simultaneously laid to rest in separate venues and given full military honors on Saturday, November 20.Army troops together with family and friends buried Corporal Biencent John Trero at Angel's Memorial Park in Kabankalan City, while Private Cesar Ian Eleuterio was laid to rest at the Brgy Jaena Norte public cemetery in Jamindan, Capiz.Trero and Eleuterio of the Philippine Army's 79th Infantry "Masaligan" Battalion paid the ultimate sacrifice in an encounter against members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army in Sitio Tiyos, Barangay Quintin Remo, Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental, an Army press release said.A gun salute was also held at the burial and the Phi...

Nov212021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Capitol remembers road traffic victims

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Capitol photoThe Negros Occidental provincial government marked the World Day of Remembrance of Road Traffic Victims at the Capitol grounds in Bacolod City on Sunday, November 21.Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson and provincial officials led the activity, participated in by Capitol office heads and employees, national government agencies, non-government organizations, and private groups.A marker was unveiled at the Capitol Lagoon as part of the activity. It serves as a constant reminder to all commuters to observe road safety rules to prevent deaths and injuries in order to save more lives, a press release from the Capitol said.The World Day of Remembrance is themed, “Act for low speeds/act for low speed streets”, which aims to raise awareness on road safety and pr...

Nov212021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Hidden treasures of Isabela, Negros Occidental

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Nov202021 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Migz files bill to restore NIR, Kiko to file House counterpart

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Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said on Friday, November 19, that he just filed Senate Bill No. 2453 that seeks to establish the Negros Island Administrative Region to be known as Region XVIII.Zubiri, who filed the Negros Island Region Act on Wednesday, said the bill seeks to bring together Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, and Bacolod City as a single administrative region.The senator said a counterpart bill needs to be filed in the House of Representatives.“I need a counterpart in the House and I’m hoping we can have the Negros congressmen file it as well,” Zubiri told DIGICAST NEGROS.Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Benitez (Negros Occidental, 3rd District) said he will file a counterpart bill in the House of Representatives next week.“The establishment of th...

Nov202021 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Negros Occidental okays VTI buses cross-border travel in 3 routes

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Vallacar Transit Inc. can begin cross-border travel between Negros Occidental and Oriental, and Cebu starting Saturday, November 20, Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz said Friday.Diaz on Friday issued the guidelines for all incoming passengers via land travel to Negros Occidental, with three approved routes.There will be four buses plying the Bacolod to Dumaguete route via Mabinay, two buses for the Bacolod to Cebu via Mabinay trips, and four buses for the Bacolod to Cebu via Don Salvador Benedicto route and vice versa, he said.Fully vaccinated individuals are required to present an S-PaSS, and verifiable COVID-19 vaccination cards or certificates of vaccination.Those who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated should present an S-PaSS and a negative RT-PCR test resu...

Nov202021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Baby drowns in tub

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Cadiz PNP photoA one-year-old baby drowned in a tub in his home at Brgy. Zone-2, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental, Thursday afternoon, November 18.The police went to the area after the victim’s 32-year-old uncle discovered the baby’s lifeless body in the tub that was filled with water.Lt. Gina Fernandez, Cadiz police deputy chief, said the uncle was looking after the baby who was just playing.However, his attention was caught by the children playing outside their home by the river. When he looked again at his nephew he was already drowning in the tub.The baby was brought to a hospital in Cadiz City but was pronounced dead on arrival.*

Nov202021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Security forces, Comelec meet on poll coordination

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Negros Occidental security forces and the Commission on Elections (Comelec) officials met at Camp Alfredo M. Montelibano Sr., Bacolod City, on Friday, November 19, to discuss measures for the peaceful conduct of the May 9, 2022 polls.The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO), 303rd Infantry Brigade, Philippine Army, Philippine Coast Guard Station - Negros Occidental and COMELEC Negros Occidental officials convened the Joint Peace and Security Coordinating Council (JPSCC), a NOCPPO press release said.The agenda of the meeting was to strengthen coordination and interoperability among the security forces through the coordinating council, especially in preparation for the upcoming polls, to include increased monitoring of possible election hotspot areas, it said.BGen....

Nov192021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Guv challenges PCL members to do more as polls approach

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PCL-Negros Occidental president, Board Member Ryan Gamboa, and Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson (right) at the year-end assembly.*Richard Malihan photoNegros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson challenged the members of the Philippine Councilors League – Negros Occidental to do more and better as the May 2022 elections approaches.“Let our commitment and hard work be our seed, and the affirmation of a reelection be our recompense. Times may be demanding, but always remember that sincere and committed public service is its own reward,” Lacson said at the PCL Negros Occidental year-end assembly as the SMX Convention Center in Bacolod City on Friday, November 19.The PCL-Negros Occidental is led by its president, Board Member Ryan Gamboa.The theme for its assembly is: “PCL Negros Occide...

Nov192021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Orola proposing blood banks for northern, southern Negros

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Negros Occidental gubernatorial candidate Juan “John” N. Orola Jr. said Thursday, November 18, that he is strongly proposing the creation of blood banks for Negros Occidental.“There should be one in the south and one in the north in order to address the prevalent and serious need for continuous supply of blood in the province. Each facility shall ensure to comply with quality standards to provide safe and quality blood for all people of Negros”, said Orola in a press statement.Orola said his number one agenda is health and he wants to make sure that all necessary solutions that can be provided to help the people of Negros are addressed.He wants to make sure as well that the people of Negros have access to safe, quality blood through effective management of donor recruitment, re...