December 2021

NHA extends P90M assistance to Negros typhoon victims

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The rehabilitation effort of the provincial government of Negros Occidental on typhoon-affected areas got a boost after it received yesterday P90 million assistance from the National Housing Authority (NHA) John Leo Solinap, NHA –Region 6 Chief

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Negros Occ may reach herd immunity by January

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN If there is no hindrance, Negros Occidental is expected to reach herd immunity against COVID-19 in January next year, according to Provincial Health Officer Dr. Ernell Tumimbang. If not for the typhoon Odette, Tumimbang said the

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Mambukal Resort temporarily closed

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Mambukal Mountain Resort and Wildlife Sanctuary in Brgy. Minoyan, Murcia, Negros Occidental has been temporarily closed again for clearing and repair of damage caused by typhoon Odette. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday said they are

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Rizal Day activities set

Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia will lead city officials and Department of Education executives in the commemoration of the 125th death anniversary of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal today. The three-part program is anchored on the theme, “Jose Rizal: Inspirasyon sa

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COS, JO workers to receive gratuity pay

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Good news for contract of service (COS) and job order (JO) workers of the Negros Occidental provincial government. President Rodrigo Duterte yesterday authorized the grant of gratuity pay to COS and JO workers in the government.

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Relief ops in Sipalay City

The Philippine Association of Medical Technologists Inc. (PAMET) Negros Occidental Chapter and Project C.A.R.E.S. (Community Activities Reaching to Everyone through Services) Inc. through its outreach program Bangon Negros “Typhoon Odette” Relief Operations in collaboration with NOcPPO and PNP-Sipalay distributed relief

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Perseverance in our commitments

The gospel story of Anna, the prophetess, (cfr. Lk 2,36-40) gives us the precious lesson of how important it is to persevere in our commitments. It that story, it is said that she was already advanced in years and never

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Still high risk

As COVID-19 case numbers shot up by 11 percent globally last week, the World Health Organization warned that the risk posed by the Omicron variant is still “very high.” Although the Philippines claims to have detected only a handful of

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‘Gugma’ exhibit

BY CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Various artworks of 20 Negrense artists are currently on exhibit at the Gugma Arthub and Coffee Shop at Hernaez Avenue, Brgy. Mansilingan, Bacolod City from December 21 to January 15, 2022. Titled “Gugma” or love, the

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House panel votes to terminate SMNI franchise

The committee on legislative franchises of the House of Representatives on Tuesday voted to terminate the broadcasting privilege granted to Swara Sug Media Corp., also known as Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), according to a press release from the House

Victorias included in USAID governance project

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Rain or shine

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Coordination meeting held for hosting of provincial, regional meets

The Department of Education (DepEd) Negros Occidental recently held a coordination meeting with the counterpart committee chairs from the provincial government of Negros Occidental, Bacolod City government, and DepEd Division of Bacolod City for the upcoming 2024 Provincial Athletic Association

Cobra Energy Drink dominates to secure win over Vitamilk

Cobra Energy Drink secured a comfortable victory against the shorthanded Vitamilk, but it was the latter who raced to a 22-20 advantage by the end of the first quarter.  Cobra Energy Drink, having the manpower advantage needed to fight back,