Tag: Negros Occidental

The House of Representatives has approved a bill increasing the bed capacity of the Teresita L. Jalandoni Provincial Hospital (TLJPH) in Silay City, Negros Occidental, from 100 to 300 beds, Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Benitez (Negros Occidental, 3rd District) said Friday, December 3.Benitez, who authored House Bill 10463, said “upgrading TLJPH will enhance its capacity to address the healthcare needs of Negrenses.”The bill, which was approved by the House on Wednesday, December 1, states that the existing professional health care services and facilities of the TLJPH shall also be upgraded to conform with and be commensurate to the increase in bed capacity.The existing workforce of the TLJPH, which includes doctors, nurses and support personnel, will also be increased correspondingly....

.Janelle Dawn Belleza Aragona/Faye Barbasa photoNegros Occidental was not able to utilize 14,620 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines received in November because they were nearing expiration and local government units did not want to accept them, Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz said Thursday, December 2."We value our vaccines, we want to use them, we do not delay but we value more the vaccinees," Diaz said.The potency of vaccines decreases as the period of expiry nears, he said.So if expiring vaccines are used they may not give adequate protection to the recipients and would give a false sense of security, Diaz said.“The vaccines are important, but if made to choose we will value more the health and safety of our vaccinees,” he said.More than 45,000 doses of Astra...

Chamber Volunteer Fire Brigade photoThe fire that razed a building of Victorias Milling Company (VMC) in Barangay 16, Victorias City, Negros Occidental, Wednesday night, December 1, caused an estimated P700,000 in damages.The fire emanated at the New Bagas Shed Building that stores sugarcane residue or pulp, locally known as “bagaso,” which is used as fuel by VMC’s power plant.No injuries were reported.Chief Inspector Jenny Mae Masip, Victorias fire marshal, said the blaze was raised to second alarm after six minutes as it grew bigger due to the wind.Fire stations and volunteers from neighboring localities also helped put out the blaze.The cause of the fire is still being determined.*