Tag: Negros Occidental
Sipalay City mayor tests positive for COVID-19
(Eagle News) — The mayor of Sipalay City, Negros Occidental has tested positive for COVID-19. Mayor Maria Gina Lizares said in a statement released on Wednesday night that she so far has mild symptoms, including a runny nose and a cough, but was “stable and active as of this time.” “I have been adhering to protocols and been very conscious of my actions but our work as government servants especially the challenges of (Interagency Task Force […]
Rookie cop in Negros Occidental faces dismissal after failing random drug test
(Eagle News) — A rookie policeman in Negros Occidental faces dismissal after he failed a random drug testing. In a statement, the Philippine National Police said Patrolman Nicolas D. Martinez is now restricted to quarters while undergoing pre-charge investigation and summary dismissal proceedings within the next 60 days. Martinez urine specimen collected during a random drug testing headed by the Regional Crime Laboratory Office 6 last March 16 and 18 was found to contain traces […]
WATCH: “Gulayan sa Bakuran” project ng Iglesia Ni Cristo sa Cauayan, Negros Occidental
Ni Josephine Guara Eagle News Service CAUAYAN, Negros Occidental (Eagle News) – Patuloy na pinapakinabangan ngayon ang proyektong gulayan sa bakuran ng mga kaanib ng Iglesia Ni Cristo dito sa bayan ng Cauayan, Negros Occidental. Dahil sa pagsunod sa proyektong inilunsad ng Tagapamahalang Pangkalahatan ng Iglesia ni Cristo ay hindi rin nabigo ang mga kaanib sa masaganang pagkukunan ng pang-araw-araw na pagkain. Nakapag-ani rin sila na ng masustansiyang gulay kung saan malaking tulong sa bawat […]
4.3-magnitude quake hits Negros Occidental
(Eagle News)–A 4.3-magnitude earthquake hit Negros Occidental today, July 4. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 5:17 a.m., had its epicenter 143 kilometers southwest of Sipalay. It had a depth of 30 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
4.0-magnitude quake hits Negros Occidental
(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Negros Occidental on Monday, June 22. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 2:06 a.m., had its epicenter 20 kilometers northeast of La Carlota. It had a depth of four kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded. Intensities : Intensity II – Canlaon City, Negros Oriental Instrumental Intensities: Intensity III – Bago City, Negros Occidental Intensity I – Iloilo City No […]
Enhanced Community Quarantine sa Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental: Zero COVID-19 case napanatili
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines (Eagle News) – Nagtalaga ng mga checkpoint ang siyudad ng Himamaylan sa Negros Occidental sa bawat pasukan ng 19 barangay na sakop nito, para tugunan ang enhanced community quarantine na pinatutupad sa buong probinsya ng Negros Occidental. Mahigpit na pinatupad nila ang quarantine pass sa bawat sambahayan kung saan ay isa lamang ang pwedeng makalabas ng tahanan ng pwedeng mamili ng mga pangangailangan. Wala ding mga pampasaherong sasakyan na makikita sa […]
3 NPA rebels killed in encounter with soldiers in Negros Occidental
(Eagle News) – Three members of the New People’s Army were killed in an encounter between the 79th Infantry Battalion and the communist rebels in Barangay Marcelo, Calatrava in Negros Occidental on Wednesday, April 17. Col. Emelito Thaddeus Logan, commander of the 79th Infantry Battalion (79IB), said in a statement on Thursday, April 18, that a soldier was also slightly injured in the encounter. He is now in a stable condition. The bodies of […]
Measles cases spike in Western Visayas; over 1,000 cases recorded
(Eagle News) – More than a thousand cases of measles were recorded in Western Visayas. Based on the data of the Department of Health, the number of suspected measles cases increased to 1,068 from January to March 7 this year. This is higher compared to the 52 reported cases in the same period last year. So far, there were four recorded deaths due to measles: three from Negros and one from Antique. Negros Occidental still has […]
WATCH: Tropical Depression “Samuel” brings heavy rain to Negros Occidental
(Eagle News) — Heavy rainfall is being experienced in the whole province of Negros Occidental due to tropical depression “Samuel.” The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration on its advisory issued at 10:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Depression “Samuel” was estimated based on all available data in the vicinity of Leganes, Iloilo (10.8 °N, 122.6 °E). Tropical depression “Samuel” is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) between tomorrow evening […]
Klase sa pribado at pampublikong paaralan sa Negros Occidental kanselado na dahil sa bagyong Samuel
(Eagle News) — Pormal ng inihayag ng ilang local government units (LGUs) ang pagsususpendi ng klase sa lahat ng pampubliko at pribadong paaralan sa probinsya ng Negros Occidental ngayong araw, Nobyembre 21 dahil sa masamang panahon na dala ng tropical depression “Samuel.” Ang mga nagsuspinde na ng kanilang klase mula Pre-School hanggang College at ito ay ang mga sumusunod: • Bacolod City • Silay City • Toboso • Pulupandan • La Castellana • Moises Padilla […]
Opposition senators seek probe into deaths of nine sugarcane farmers in Negros Occidental
(Eagle News) — Minority senators are seeking a probe into the deaths of nine sugarcane farmers in Sagay, Negros Occidental on Oct. 20. In filing Senate Resolution No. 929, Senators Leila de Lima, Francis Pangilinan, Bam Aquino, Risa Hontiveros, Antonio Trillanes IV and Franklin Drilon urged the government to look into the killings they believe were perpetrated by “powerful landowners..” Earlier, leftist groups said landowners related to political clans were behind the killings of the […]
