COVID-19 POSITIVE ANEW. Mayor Neil Lizares III of Talisay City, Negros Occidental confirms that he tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) for the second time on Saturday (Oct. 23, 2021). Lizares said he is "experiencing mild symptoms" and has asked for prayers for him and his family members for their fast recovery. (File photo courtesy of Talisay City PIO) BACOLOD CITY - Mayor Neil Lizares III of Talisay City, Negros Occidental has asked for prayers from his constituents after confirming over the weekend that he has contracted the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) for the second time. In a statement posted on Facebook, Lizares, 45, said he is "experiencing mild symptoms" but added "it breaks my heart to see that members of my family and household have also tested positive". "Please continue to keep me and my family in your prayers for our fast recovery and also for the recovery of all Covid-19 active cases in the City of Talisay,&qu
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ILLEGAL MUFFLERS. Illegal "open pipe" motorcycle mufflers confiscated in Silay City, Negros Occidental were destroyed at the city plaza on Friday (Oct. 22, 2021). Lt. Col. Robert Petate, chief of Silay City Police Station, said the use of modified mufflers is a violation of City Ordinance 2, series of 2012.(Photo from Mayor Mark J. Golez Facebook page) BACOLOD CITY - At least 111 illegal "open pipe" motorcycle mufflers confiscated in Silay City, Negros Occidental were destroyed in a local government-led ceremony held at the city's plaza covered court on Friday. Lt. Col. Robert Petate, chief of Silay City Police Station, said the use of modified mufflers is a violation of City Ordinance 2, series of 2012. "These were seized in the past three to four years and we conducted a ceremonial destruction to warn the public that these are prohibited," Petate told the Philippine News Agency. He said each modified muffler costs between PHP1,500 and PHP6,000 and th
BACOLOD CITY – Cadiz City Mayor Salvador Escalante Jr. is the latest local chief executive in Negros Occidental that tested positive for COVID-19. "Despite all precautions and strict observance of all safety and health protocols at the office and during official business, I was infected by the viru
MAYOR CONTRACTS COVID-19. Cadiz City Mayor Salvador Escalante Jr. (left) with Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson during an agreement signing ceremony at the Provincial Capitol in February this year. On Thursday (Oct. 7, 2021), Escalante announced that he has tested positive for Covid-19 and is "recovering well".(File photo courtesy of PIO Negros Occidental) BACOLOD CITY - Mayor Salvador Escalante Jr. of Cadiz City, Negros Occidental confirmed on Thursday that he has tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). In a message to his constituents posted on Facebook, Escalante said he received the result on Wednesday, and assured them that he is now "recovering well". "I am making this public announcement not to cause any alarm or stir, but to assure everyone that I have with me that Cadiznon spirit. Just like you, my dear Cadiznon, I will prevail over this disease and I am presently recovering well by God's mercy and grace," he adde