Tag: Negros Occidental

Oct282021 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

ERC orders CENECO to comply with rules on ineligible contracts

The Energy Regulatory Commission directed Central Negros Electric Cooperative Inc. to comply with existing rules, particularly on the limitation of ineligible contracts, ERC announced on its website Thursday, October 28.This development is in light of the ERC’s findings that CENECO imposed Generation Rates that included two Power Supply Agreement (PSA) Contracts that expired on May 30, it said.“Upon evaluation of the submissions of CENECO for the month of July 2021, the Commission found that CENECO included in its Generation Rates billed to its customers for the billing period 26 May to June 2021 onwards, charges emanating from PSA (Power Supply Agreement) or contracts that are already expired. Under our existing policy, generation costs from ineligible or unapproved supply contrac...

Oct282021 by Digicast Negros StaffNo Comments

More drug-cleared brgys in Negros Occidental

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PDEA-6 photoMore than 20 barangays in Negros Occidental have been declared free from illegal drugs.Members of the Regional Oversight Committee on Dangerous Drugs cleared 85 barangays in Western Visayas during its deliberations on Wednesday, October 27.During the deliberation, representatives from the different barangays assisted by their local government units presented and defended their applications for a drug-free village.The new drug-cleared barangays in Negros Occidental are:*Abuanan, Antipuluan and Sampinit in Bago City*Bulata and Yao-yao in Cauayan*Alacaygan in EB Magalona*Narauis in Hinigaran*Pook in Hinoba-an*Bocana, Manalad and one in Ilog*Makilignit and two in Isabela*Barangay Puso in La Castellana*San Pablo and Punta Salong in Manapla*Buenavista and Iglau-an...

Oct282021 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Negros Occidental Pediatric A3 vax drive starts Oct. 29, more sites to open

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Capitol photoThe Negros Occidental provincial government will launch its mass vaccination of minors aged 12 to 17 years old with comorbidities under the Pediatric A3 category at the Teresita L. Jalandoni Provincial Hospital in Silay City starting 8 a.m. Friday, October 29.“Our target is 300 children…If there are more, we can still go up to 500 on the same day," Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz said Thursday, October 28.Pfizer vaccines recommended by the Department of Health (DOH) and the World Health Organization will be administered, he said.Aside from the TLJPH, the provincial government will also vaccinate comorbid minors at the Lorenzo D. Zayco District Hospital in Kabankalan City and Cadiz District Hospital at dates to be announced later, Diaz added.The DOH ...

Oct282021 by Digicast Negros StaffNo Comments

Man hacked to death after argument with ma

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Ilog PNP photoA man was hacked to death following an argument with his mother in their home at Barangay Dancalan, Ilog, Negros Occidental, Wednesday night, October 27.Killed was Jestony Ubay, 27, a laborer.Ubay was in a heated argument with his mother, Chona Ubay, when he took a bladed weapon and attempted to stab the elderly woman but he was stopped by his younger sister, Angeline Ubay, an Ilog police report said.Angeline, who was overpowered by her brother, fell to the ground. She then shouted for help.When her live-in partner, suspect Danilo Andilab, 23, a construction worker, saw she was grappling with her brother, he hacked Jestony several times with a bolo.Angeline also sustained hack wounds on her fingers and left leg.They were brought to Lorenzo D. Zayco...

Oct282021 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Some reluctance still exist vs. Covid antigen testing

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Capitol file photoThere is still some reluctance against rapid antigen testing from Negros Occidental residents tagged as close contacts of COVID-19 positive persons, Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz said Thursday, October 28.The provincial government is still conducting rapid antigen testing provincewide to prevent the spread of the virus, he said.However, there are still some people trying to avoid testing by insisting they are not close contacts or do not feel any COVID-19 symptoms, he added.“Some we have to compel to be tested”, Diaz said.The Teresita L. Jalandoni Provincial Hospital and Valladolid molecular laboratories also conduct 300 to 500 RT-PCR tests for COVID-19 a day, he said.The number of COVID-19 cases in Negros Occidental has been going down, ...

Oct282021 by Romeo SubaldoNo Comments

Brgy. Pandanon Silos sa Murcia – kampo sang una, tourist destination na subong

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Ang Barangay Pandanon Silos ang pinaka ulihi nga barangay nga malabyan mo kun padulong ka sa Don Salvador Benedicto.Sadto anay puro kampo sang tubo lang ang makita sa barangay.Suno kay Punong Barangay Edna Saldo, pandanon silos ang ngalan sang ila nga barangay bangud sa mga dahon sang pandan nga makita sa kilid sang Bago River kag silos bangud sa halos 300 ka ektarya sang duta sa ila barangay gina panag-iyahan sang pamilya Silos.Sang nag sugod ang pandemic may mga amat amat nga nag bukas sang mga negosyo sa ila nga barangay. Una diri ang primera parada ukon mas kilala nga Primera Cafe. Buot silingon, first drop.Overlooking ini sa Mt. Kanlaon kag sa pihak Mt. Canlandog.Sa idalom makita ang Pandanon River kag ang Bago River.May malapad nga kadutaan nga sang una gina p...

Oct282021 by Digicast Negros StaffNo Comments

VMC in top 10 women-led firms in the world

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MC President Minnie Chua with officers and employees during the 2019 VMC Leadership Summit.Victorias Milling Company was recently included in the top 10 women-led firms across 55 countries by the Corporate Women Directors International (CWDI), a US-based non-profit organization.VMC landed second among four publicly-listed Philippine firms that landed in the top 10 in a field of almost 3,000 countries by CWDI that ranked firms to gather a baseline data on women covering leadership positions, a statement from the firm said Thursday, October 28.VMC President Minnie Chua said this recognition is “a validation of the company’s conscious choice in putting women in leadership roles,” after CWDI cited the company for having 71 percent top executive positions held by women.Chua is t...

Oct272021 by Digicast Negros StaffNo Comments

Guv signs MOU with Korean county for organic agriculture

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Capitol photoNegros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Goesan County, Republic of Korea, represented by Lee Cha Young, for the development of organic agriculture advocated by both governments.The signing was held during a virtual meeting, Tuesday, October 26.Edgardo “Boyet” Uychiat of Negros Occidental, elected Board Member of International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) Asia and First Vice President of the Executive Board, also witnessed the MOU signing.The MOU intends to build up mutual cooperation between the two governments, reaffirm their commitment for the advancement of organic agriculture, and promote activities related to the development of organic agriculture in the countries of two governme...

Oct282021 by Barbara MijaresNo Comments

Pagbakuna sa mga menor de edad igalunsar sang Negros Occidental sa bwas

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Capitol photoMga 300 ang target nga mabakunahan sang probinsya buas nga adlaw sa launching sang pagbakuna sa mga menor de edad nga may co-morbidities.Sa Teresita Lopez Jalandoni Provincial Hospital sa Silay City patigayunon ang pag bakuna sa mga kabataan humalin dose tubtob 17 anyos.Suno kay Atty Rayfrando Diaz, sa karon gina finalize pa kun pila gid ang magapabakuna sa buas nga adlaw pero ang probinsya sarang maka accommodate tubtob sa 500 ka kabataan sa bilog nga adlaw.Panugod ini sang pagbakuna sa mga kabataan kag gina lantaw man sang probinsya nga kun mag tayuyon na, maga bukas man sila sang vaccine center sa ospital sa Cadiz kag sa ospital sa Kabankalan.Padayon man ang registration para sa Covid-19 vaccines sa mga kabataan. Pfizer ang gamiton para sa ila.Padayo...

Oct282021 by Barbara MijaresNo Comments

Mobile vaccination ginpatigayon sa Don Salvador Benedicto

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DSB photoMobile vaccination sa banwa sang Don Salvador Benedicto ang gina patigayon.Sa post sa page sang banwa makit-an ang pagpatigayon sang pagbakuna kun sa diin mismo ang bus ang naga padulong sa kada barangay para sa vaccine program. Naka schedule ini.May mga ginabakunahan sa sulod sang bus. Ang tanan nga gin bakunahan may libre nga isa ka kilo nga kalamay.Ang tanan naman nga senior citizen nga nag pabakuna may food pack gikan sa Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office.Pila sa mga napadulungan sang bus sa mobile vaccination amo ang Barangay Pandanon, Igmayaan, Bunga, Bagong Silang kag Bago.Padayon ang kampanya sang mga LGU sa mga pumuluyo nga mag pabakuna kontra Covid-19.