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613 dengue cases, 5 deaths reported in Negros Oriental
THE Department of Health’s (DOH) office in Negros Oriental reported on Friday that as of its latest count, there were 613 dengue cases with five fatalities reported in the province.Dr. Socrates Villamor, DOH-Negros Oriental provincial head, said the number covers the period from January 1 up to present, and is ...
Energy firm commits to NegOr greening program
A key official of geothermal power leader, Energy Development Corp. (EDC), in Negros Oriental has assured that every day is BINHI Day, referring to the company’s legacy greening program.“BINHI Day does not end with these planted trees. We will continue to take care of them with our partners,” said Norreen ...
Establishments urged to put high-resolution CCTVs
THE police chief in Dumaguete City is appealing to local officials to legislate stricter measures requiring business establishments to put up closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, as well as to cooperate in police investigations.Superintendent Jonathan Pineda on Wednesday afternoon reiterated his call as he said that some business establishments in Dumaguete ...
Investigation on cops who visited Dumpit’s wake ongoing
THE Police Regional Office (PRO) 7 has started investigating the active police officers who visited the wake of SPO1 Adonis Dumpit, who was killed in a drug bust last month.Chief Supt. Debold Sinas, PRO 7 director, said that some officers were photographed while others were reported to him.Initial investigation showed ...
City eyes revised CCTV procurement after failed bids
DUMAGUETE City has resorted to negotiate contract after two failed biddings in the lease of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras here.The negotiated procurement is pursuant to provisions of Republic Act 9184, otherwise known as the Revised Procurement Act.The first bidding conducted on January 4, 2018 and the second, which was conducted ...
NegOr biz group hopeful Bacong airport to proceed
DUMAGUETE CITY -- The business sector in Negros Oriental is optimistic that the proposed construction of a multi-million peso new airport in the municipality of Bacong will bring in more socio-economic and other opportunities, especially in tourism, to this Central Visayas province.Edward Du, Dumaguete-based businessman and the Philippine Chamber of ...
Cops eye 3 suspects in woman’s ‘rape-slay’
DUMAGUETE CITY -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Tayasan, Negros Oriental has identified at least three persons of interest in the death of a young woman, who was also believed to have been raped prior to her murder.Senior Inspector Marve Bolay-og, the police chief of Tayasan, declined to elaborate ...
Village execs urged to get foster care license
DUMAGUETE CITY -- Barangay officials here and in Negros Oriental are enjoined to apply for a foster care license so they can take good care of homeless children roaming in their respective areas, by giving them temporary shelter without being accused of taking them illegally.This was stressed by Rosalie Dales ...
Village execs urged to get foster care license
DUMAGUETE CITY -- Barangay officials here and in Negros Oriental are enjoined to apply for a foster care license so they can take good care of homeless children roaming in their respective areas, by giving them temporary shelter without being accused of taking them illegally.This was stressed by Rosalie Dales ...
Dumaguete councilor pushes for safer boarding houses
DUMAGUETE City Councilor Estanislao Alviola is enjoining concerned agencies in this city to ensure that boarding houses are safe and conducive to learning.Alviola issued the statement as classes opened Monday for both public and private schools, including colleges and universities, while other private educational institutions are expected to start the ...
