Thursday, March 25, 2021

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Bacolodnons urged to avoid gatherings following spike in Covid cases

Posted: 25 Mar 2021 08:31 AM PDT

THE Bacolod City Emergency Operations Center Task Force (EOC-TF) urged the public to avoid holding social gatherings with more than 10 attendees at least in the next two weeks while the city's coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases are still high.

Dr. Chris Sorongon, deputy for medical data and analysis of EOC-TF, in a statement Thursday, March 25, 2021, said it is important to avoid mixing people in one place at the same time because it is one key factor of spreading Covid-19 infection.

He said there had been a spike in positive Covid-19 cases in Bacolod City recently. On March 17, the city recorded 25 new cases.

On March 24, the Department of Health reported 19 new cases in Bacolod City. Of the 19 new cases, 17 were local cases, while the remaining two cases were authorized persons outside residence.

Sorongon said Bacolodnons should not be complacent because 22 barangays still have cases of Covid-19 and only 39 barangays were Covid-free.

"In previous months, we only have 10 barangays with Covid-19 cases and it's now 22," he said.

"We appeal to our constituents to tell the truth, if they are not feeling well they should see a doctor or visit the Bacolod Respiratory Outpatient (BRO) Center in Bacolod Arts, Youth and Sports Center," he added.

Sorongon said those who have Covid-19 symptoms such as fever and headache, among others, can visit the BRO Center for a consultation or call the Emergency Operations Center hotline 432-2749.

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Man killed after trying to hack responding cop

Posted: 25 Mar 2021 08:30 AM PDT

A MAN believed to be suffering from a nervous breakdown was shot dead after he tried hacking a responding police officer in Barangay 13, Victorias City Thursday morning, March 25, 2021.

Police identified the fatality as Hernani Pimentel, a resident of Villa Victorias Relocation Site in the said barangay.

Based on the initial report of Victorias City police, they responded to the area after they were informed by concerned citizens that Pimentel was distressed and was swinging around his bolo.

When police arrived, they initially tried to calm Pimentel down and asked him to drop the bolo he was holding. Pimentel did not listen and started chasing down one of the cops identified as Police Master Sargeant Valentin Cerdeña.

Cerdeña initially fired a warning shot, but when Pimentel continued to assault him, he was forced to open fire on the victim hitting him in the chest.

Pimentel was rushed to the Kaayong Lawas Foundation Hospital in Victorias City, but he was declared dead by hospital staff.

Cerdeña, meanwhile, was also being treated after his hand was hit by the victim's bolo.

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Hospital chief explains Escalante mayor's vaccination

Posted: 25 Mar 2021 08:28 AM PDT

THE head of the Vicente Gustilo District Hospital (VGDH) in Escalante City has explained the reason for the early vaccination of Mayor Melecio "Beboy" Yap, Jr. with the Sinovac vaccine.

Dr. Vermont Juvahib, head of the Vicente Gustilo District Hospital Management Team, said March 18, 2021, they received the delivery of 150 allocated doses of the CoronaVac vaccine, which was made by Chinese vaccine manufacturer Sinovac.

Juvahib said they were given explicit orders to distribute the vaccines to their medical frontliners within three days only, in which on the initial round-up, 33 medical personnel signified their willingness to be vaccinated the next day on March 19 and another 12 on March 21.

The hospital chief said they were not able to conduct a vaccination drive on March 20 because of a scheduled whole-day brownout due to maintenance by the local power cooperative in the city, and the pressure for them to complete the vaccination within three-days is starting to weigh heavy on them.

On the morning of March 19, the number of medical personnel who showed up for vaccination was too low and they were prompted to report the issue to Yap, who had decided to have himself vaccinated to boost the confidence of the hospital's health workers.

Juvahib said Yap's action worked as after he got the jab, health workers started lining up. By March 20, they had finished the inoculation, one day ahead of schedule.

The hospital chief added that he believes Yap did not have any bad intentions when he volunteered to be vaccinated.

They will also no longer wait for the show cause order (SCO) from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and will send their explanation to them immediately.

President Rodrigo Duterte said local chief executives who skipped other priorities for vaccination will have to be investigated for their actions.

Some of the mayors were already issued with show cause orders that included Mayor Alfred Romualdez of Tacloban City, Leyte; Mayor Dibu Tuan of T'boli, South Cotabato; Mayor Sulpicio Villalobos of Sto. Niño, South Cotabato; Mayor Noel Rosal of Legazpi City, Albay; and Mayor Abraham Ibba of Bataraza, Palawan for jumping the queue in getting their Covid-19 shots.

Yap, who is the second local chief executive to be vaccinated in Western Visayas, said he is prepared to go to jail if he committed any wrongdoing.

He said he committed no mistake in taking the vaccine despite doubts.

He also clarified that he had no ill intention in getting the vaccine early, pointing out he was only setting an example for his constituents that they should not be afraid to get vaccinated.

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Kabankalan mayor tests negative for coronavirus after exposure to confirmed case

Posted: 25 Mar 2021 08:26 AM PDT

KABANKALAN City Mayor Pedro Zayco tested negative for the coronavirus based on the result of his reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test.

The result came out immediately on Thursday afternoon, March 25, 2021, after Zayco voluntarily went on self-quarantine just after he submitted himself for a swab test Thursday morning.

Zayco made the moves after a city employee assigned at the City Health Office tested positive for the coronavirus and that Zayco had exposure to the said employee, said City Public Information Officer Jake Gonzales.

Gonzales also bared 50 other personnel from different agencies who also had exposure to the said employee were swabbed Thursday and went on quarantine.

The said employee was asymptomatic, Gonzales said.

She clarified that it was business as usual in the city as City Hall and other offices were open with strict observance of health protocols and that Zayco worked from home Thursday.

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Security guard killed in shootout during entrapment operation

Posted: 25 Mar 2021 08:26 AM PDT

A SECURITY guard in Bacolod City was killed in a shootout during an entrapment operation by operatives of the Special Operation Unit, Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group and Police Station 8 at Manville Subdivision, Barangay Pahanocoy, Bacolod City Thursday morning, March 25, 2021.

Police identified the fatality as Aljhon Cabalhin, 31, of Purok Seaside, Barangay Tangub.

Police Lieutenant Ma. Liberty Indiape, spokesperson of Bacolod City Police Office, said Thursday Cabalhin tried to sell loose firearms, but when he noticed that he was dealing with a policeman, he fired his gun at the operatives.

She said the operatives were fortunately not hit, prompting them to return fire.

Cabalhin sustained multiple gunshot wounds and died on the spot.

Police recovered from Cabalhin's possession a .45 pistol homemade loaded with one magazine with four live ammunition; a homemade caliber .380 loaded with one magazine with six live ammunition; a homemade break-type of pistol caliber .45 loaded with live ammunition; four fired cartridges; P2,000 cash; cellular phone and other belongings.

Indiape said Cabalhin was monitored selling loose firearms in Bacolod City.

She said Cabalhin had a standing arrest warrant for the crime of attempted homicide issued by Judge Abraham Bayona of Municipal Trial Courts of Cities Branch 7, Bacolod City.

She added they will also respect the decision of the family if they will file a case against the operatives.

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Killed NPAs in Negros Oriental clash soars to 10

Posted: 25 Mar 2021 08:25 AM PDT

KILLED members of the New People's Army (NPA) in the gun battle between elements of the Philippine Army's 62nd Infantry Battalion (62IB) and the insurgents had climbed to 10, an official said.

Major Cenon Pancito III, 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) spokesperson, said troops scouring the encounter site in Sitio Agit, Barangay Trinidad in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental have found two more remains.

The 62IB also found a wounded fighter hiding in one of the houses in the encounter site, leading to an arrest.

Captain Raymund Jamisal, 62IB spokesperson, said they have launched an investigation against the owner of the house where the wounded NPA insurgent was sheltering.

He also confirmed that at least 68 families near the encounter site fled their homes and that they have already distributed food and medical supplies to affected families.

Jamisal said they have not yet allowed families to return to their homes as they are still finishing the clearing operation in the area.

He also confirmed that Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Cerilito Sobejana arrived at their base in the town of Isabela in Negros Occidental to personally congratulate the soldiers who were involved in the battle.

Earlier on Tuesday, the 62IB clashed with at least 40 members of the NPA's Sentro De Grabidad Platoon and the Samahang Yunit Propaganda Platoon Komiteng Rehiyon-Negros, Cebu, Bohol and Siquijor in the said city, which lasted for three hours.

Both the army and police recovered six M16 assault rifles, an M4 carbine, an M60 machine gun, a KG-9 machine pistol and an improvised explosive device.

Government forces also recovered the personal belongings of the insurgents, subversive documents and documents which yield "high-intelligence value."

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Teacher dies in road crash

Posted: 25 Mar 2021 08:24 AM PDT

A TEACHER died in a road accident on Araneta Street, Barangay Tangub, Bacolod City Thursday morning, March 25, 2021.

Police identified the fatality as Jojit Aujero, 47, of Barangay Purisima, Manapla, Negros Occidental.

Police Major Joery Puerto, chief of Police Station 8, said Aujero was driving his motorcycle going to the south direction of Araneta Street when the Isuzu vehicle driven by Anthony Nelson Huerva III, 32, of Barangay Taculing, bumped him around 4:45 a.m.

He said Aujero, an elementary teacher in Manapla, was thrown off from his motorcycle.

The victim sustained serious injuries and died on the spot.

Puerto said Huerva also voluntarily surrendered to Police Station 8. He was brought to a hospital due to hypertension.

He said the family of the victim already talked with Huerva's lawyer and discussed the settlement.

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San Carlos holds training on climate change

Posted: 25 Mar 2021 08:23 AM PDT

THE City Government of San Carlos through its City Environment Management Office (Cemo) conducted a three-day training seminar on climate change mitigation and adaptation measures for the teachers in the different school levels starting March 24 and ending on March 26.

Topics discussed include a symposium on climate change by Olive Seruelo, information officer of the Provincial Environment Management Office; a symposium on solid waste management and other related laws by Ma. Theresa Robles, information officer of the Provincial and Natural Resources Office; orientation to the revised search for sustainable and eco-friendly school criteria by Analou Gomo of the Cemo.

The launching of the search for sustainable and eco-friendly school year VII and distribution of entry forms were also made.

Seruelo cited the changes in the weather condition and other factors creating a negative impact on the environment which need to be addressed. Marietta Lomocso, IEC team leader of the Cemo, said teachers have a big role in inculcating to schoolchildren the value of protecting the environment and how to care for it. She also acknowledged the help of the Department of Education as a government partner in the implementation of various environmental programs.

Lomocso encouraged the different local schools including colleges particularly the Central Philippines State University to join the

search for a sustainable and eco-friendly school. (PR)

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Negros Occidental police ready to secure Holy Week

Posted: 25 Mar 2021 08:18 AM PDT

THE Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) assured that it is ready to secure the Semana Santa, which will start on March 28, 2021, and end on April 3, 2021.

Negrosanons are expected to visit places of worship resulting in the increase in the number of persons traveling, which might also result in crowding in transport terminals and other places of convergence. This poses a security threat, especially that the New People's Army (NPA) of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) will be celebrating its founding anniversary and might take advantage of the situation to conduct atrocities.

As a proactive measure, the City and Municipal Police Stations of NOCPPO will establish Police Assistance Desk, deploy police beat patrollers and covert police personnel to the said areas. To manage the traffic and secure the roads for travelers, road safety marshals and traffic personnel will be stationed along major routes. Despite this, there are no changes on regular police functions such as public safety and anti-criminality activities, thus will continue as usual.

Likewise, with the existential threat of the Covid-19, the said stations will also deploy teams of police officers who will ensure that the public adheres to the minimum health standards against the infectious virus.

With the high requirement of personnel, NOCPPO will utilize the help of 2,375 force multipliers.

Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, Police Colonel Romy Pague, NOCPPO provincial director, appealed to the members of the NPA to stop the conduct of atrocities, especially targeting police officers and other security forces who are securing the Nerosanons observing the Lenten Season. (PR)

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