September 12, 2020

Why the U.S. is the worst hit

It’s an ill wind that blows no good, indeed, as the old saying goes. We are all stressed and worried about the progress of the COVID pandemic, not only in a few countries, but virtually worldwide. But it seems people are getting more prayerful and thoughtful of each other. I say this because, all of a sudden, I began hearing from old friends, not only within the country, but also abroad, showing their concern and assuring us of their prayers. What could I do but respond that I am praying for them, too?

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MIA: Missing in action

A news report yesterday from Digicast Negros quoted Bacolod Councilor Renecito Novero that some of those who tested positive during the recent mass testing are now missing in action.

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Flagrantly violated

United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has accused China of being the most “flagrant” violator of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), with an “intensifying” bullying pattern evident in the South China Sea and unlawful energy surveillance and activities in the Philippines’ economic zone.

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Healing centers get beds

The Citizens of Negros Fighting Covid (CNFC) delivered 50 beds for the EB Magalona Healing Center yesterday, completing the 100 beds they promised, Negros Occidental Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz said.

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‘Be effective contact tracers’

Negros Occidental Rep. Jose Francisco Benitez yesterday rallied 129 health care frontliners, being trained to be effective contact tracers, to convey the seriousness of the Covid-19 pandemic to the public.

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Virus infects 12 cops

There are now 12 police personnel and a non-uniformed personnel (NUP) assigned in various police units being supervised by the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office, who tested positive for coronavirus, its spokesman, Maj. Edison Garcia, confirmed yesterday.

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Solve transport availability, DOTr 6 told

Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade has directed the Department of Transportation in Western Visayas to find a solution to the problem of Bacolodnons on the availability of public transportation during the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine period.

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City tracks ‘missing’ Covid-hit Bacoleños

Bacolod Councilor Renecito Novero is seeking the cooperation of several Bacolodnons, who tested positive for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) during the August 28 to 29 mass testing conducted in Bacolod City, but could not be contacted by the barangays.

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ASSISTANCE. Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson distributed a total of P415,000 cash assistance to 47 families affected by recent fire incidents in Negros Occidental, and 17 Child Development Workers from various local government units, who retired from last year, at the Provincial Capitol Social Hall in Bacolod City.* Capitol PIO photo

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• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Police Regional Office 6 reported that it arrested 29 drug suspects and recovered P5.1 million worth of suspected shabu in

Significant oil price rollback set

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