Tag: Negros

Dec102021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Photo of the Day (December 10, 2021)

Candidate for board member Rolito “Bebot” Espinosa, Binalbagan Vice Mayor Ursecio Inodeo, Hinigaran Vice Mayor Teresita Gabrido, La Castellana Mayor Rhumyla Mangilimutan, Rep. Ma Lourdes Arroyo, Isabela Mayor Irene Montilla, Binalbagan Mayor Alejandro Mirasol, Moises Padilla Mayor Ella Celestina Yulo and candidate for board member Anthony Occeño (l-r) at the Isabela Socio Cultural Center in Isabela, Negros Occidental, Friday, December 10.*

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Coast Guard in Negros Occidental going on heightened alert for holidays

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The Philippine Coast Guard Station in Negros Occidental (CGS–NegOcc) is going on a “heightened alert" status starting next week as part of its preparations for the influx of travelers for the holiday season.Capt. Ludovico Librilla, Coast Guard District Western Visayas (CGDWV) deputy commander and CGS-NegOcc commander, said all of their personnel have been given directives to fully-implement all safety and security protocols in the various ports of Negros Occidental.Librilla said they will deploy the same amount of personnel from last year because they do not have any additional personnel coming from the CGDWV.CGS-NegOcc ports personnel were ordered to conduct regular pre-departure inspections of all vessels making sure that health protocols are strictly observed, he said.Li...

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Digicast Negros X (December 10, 2021)

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Dec102021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Negros farmers receive small grants to push for land rights claims

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Four farmer organizations were awarded community subgrants from land and human rights organization Kaisahan Tungo sa Kaunlaran ng Kanayunan at Repormang Pansakahan (KAISAHAN) in celebration of International Human Rights Day Friday, Dec. 10, at Talisay City, Negros Occidental.The subgrants were conferred to farmer organizations facing ongoing legal battles in claiming land under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP).The recipients of the subgrant applied to support their capacity-building activities as defenders of land and human rights, security for their homes and property, and pursue their advocacy and claim-making activities as CARP beneficiaries.The recipient organizations include Ilco Agrarian Reform Farmers and Fisherfolks Association (ILARFFA) based in Hinoba-...

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NOLITC pioneers ‘Hour of Code’ event

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The goal to build a nation of coders is the driving force behind Hour of Code, a virtual coding education event pioneered by the Negros Occidental Language and Information Technology Center in Negros Occidental in collaboration with Coders Tribe. NOLITC and Coders Tribe held a two-day virtual coding event on December 6-7, 2021, led by Governor Eugenio Jose V. Lacson, Board Member Ryan Gamboa, SP Chairman for Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Coders Tribe Founder Lanie Lumaguip and NOLITC Vocational School Administrator Ma. Cristina Orbecido.In his welcoming address, Governor Lascon lauded the initiative of NOLITC and Coders Tribe for making the Hour of Code happen in the province. “It has become imperative for us to keep up with this context of learning”, as “co...

Dec102021 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Pag-IBIG urges 10,000 in Western Visayas to save homes this Christmas

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More than 10,000 housing loan borrowers in Western Visayas, about 6,300 of whom are from Negros Occidental, have one more chance to save their homes from foreclosure this Christmas.All they have to do is avail of the Pag-IBIG Fund Special Housing Loan Restructuring 2 (SHL-R2) before December 31, Wilmer Lirazan, Department Manager III of the Bacolod Housing Business Center, said Thursday, December 9.He said many of the delinquent payers were among those who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.The SHL-R2 program is a special opportunity given to Pag-IBIG Housing Loan borrowers and installment buyers with missed payments who may lose their properties due to foreclosure or cancellation to have their penalties waved and save their homes, he said.Under the SHL-R2 a delinquent ...

Dec102021 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

DOH: No Omicron in PH but 3 Deltas found in Western Visayas

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Richard Malihan photoThe Philippine Genome Center has not detected any COVID-19 Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant of concern case in the country, but reported 38 new Delta variant cases, three of which were found in Western Visayas, the Department of Health said Thursday, December 9.Of the three Delta cases in Western Visayas, two were in Guimaras and one was in Bacolod City, the DOH reported.The DOH said 48 samples were sequenced by the Philippine Genome Center on Wednesday, and 38 or 79.17 percent were Delta variant positive.Meanwhile, two females aged 10 and 65 years old from Bacolod swabbed on October 26 and November 12 and found positive for the Delta variant have recovered, Dr. Chris Sorongon, Emergency Operations Center deputy, said.As of December 8, Negros Occidental ...

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Bizman gunned down inside truck

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Silay PNP photoA businessman who was about to park his truck at Looney 1, Brgy. Mambulac, Silay City, Negros Occidental Thursday morning, December 9, was shot dead by an unidentified perpetrator.Killed was Leopoldo Agudon, 52, of Flying A, Brgy. 1 in Silay.Police said the victim was rushed to Teresita Lopez Jalandoni Provincial Hospital where he was declared dead on arrival.He succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds to his body.Recovered from the scene were four fired cartridges and an empty shell of a .45 caliber pistol.Police are still investigating the motive for the killing.*

Dec102021 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Choose candidates who respect human rights, bishop urges

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Photo from Bishop Alminaza FB“As we move closer towards the National Elections in 2022, we appeal to all Presidential aspirants to include in their electoral agenda the protection of human dignity and the promotion of basic human rights of the Filipino people, especially the poor, the voiceless, and the marginalized,” San Carlos Bishop Gerardo Alminaza, said Thursday, December 9.Alminaza, chairperson of the Church People-Workers Solidarity (CWS), issued the appeal on the eve of International Human Rights Day on Friday, December 10.He said the CWS is also appealing to all voters to choose candidates who have a “profound respect for human life, a genuine desire to serve, and a passion for truth, freedom, and justice”.Alminaza said under President Rodrigo Duterte the Philippin...

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Mr. X found dead

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Ilog PNP photoA still unidentified man was found dead at an irrigation canal of a sugarcane plantation at Hda. San Ramon, Brgy. Manalad, Ilog, Negros Occidental, Wednesday, December 8.The irrigation canal caretaker identified as Diotay Paborada discovered the body of the man while he was inspecting the area, the police said.The victim was brought to Lorenzo D. Zayco District Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.The cadaver of the victim is still at the hospital for identification and post-mortem examination.*