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NegOcc, Bacolod to test 10K people for Covid-19 in 4 days



By Nanette Guadalquiver August 23, 2020, 6:41 pm

BACOLOD CITY – Some 10,000 individuals in five local government units in Negros Occidental, including this capital city, three neighboring cities, and one municipality, will be tested for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) from August 28 to 31.



COVID-19 TEST. A strategy called “Time-Out Weekend” will identify 10,000 individuals in the cities of Bacolod, Talisay, Silay and Bago and municipality of Murcia, all in Negros Occidental, for Covid-19 testing from August 28 to 31. This was announced by city and provincial officials led by (from left) Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia, Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, and Provincial Economic Affairs Consultant Alfredo Benitez in a press conference held at the Negros Residences in the city on Saturday (Aug. 22, 2020). (Photo courtesy of PIO Negros Occidental)

Dubbed the “Time-Out Weekend,” the four-day strategic plan was announced by provincial and city officials led by Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia, and Provincial Economic Affairs consultant Alfredo Benitez in a press conference held at the Negros Residences here on Saturday.

Bacolod, Negros Occ. set for 4-day lockdown, mass testing



Published August 22, 2020, 4:23 PM
by Glazyl Masculino

BACOLOD CITY – A “timeout weekend” from August 28 to 31 to conduct mass testing of symptomatic individuals amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has been proposed for the province of Negros Occidental and the city of Bacolod.

The idea was proposed by former 3rd district congressman Alfredo Benitez, economic consultant of the province, to address the increase of COVID-19 cases in the locality.

Time-Out Weekend



08/22/2020

MASS TESTING



Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia, Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran, who chairs the city’s IATF, and Councilor Renecito Novero, chair of the Quarantine Centers Action Team, join Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, Board Member Ryan Gamboa, Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz, and Provincial Consultant Alfredo Benitez in a press conference today [August 22] to inform the public of the planned Lockdown for COVID-19 Mass Testing, dubbed “Time-Out Weekend,” from August 28 to 31.

This project is initiated by the Provincial Government.

A Special Task Force will be created to facilitate the mass testing of 10,000 symptomatic patients and their close contacts in the cities of Bacolod, Silay, Talisay, and Bago, and the municipality of Murcia for four days this weekend.

Comprehensive drive vs. virus set: Albee



Published on: 08/21/2020 | Section: Top Stories
BY CARLA P. GOMEZ

“O-plan: One time, big time”, a comprehensive plan to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Negros Occidental is set to be launched, former Rep. Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” Benitez said yesterday.

Benitez, Negros Occidental consultant on economic affairs, said a press conference will be held this week to announce the action plan on the three Ts – test, trace, and treat.

Negros mayors to fly flag at half-mast for frontliners



Published on: 08/13/2020 | Section: Top Stories
BY CARLA P. GOMEZ

The Visayan Daily Star
Published on: 08/13/2020
BY CARLA P. GOMEZ

The mayors of Negros Occidental and Bacolod City yesterday agreed to fly the Philippine flag at half-mast from August 15 to 31 in support and sympathy to all health care workers, frontliners and those who have succumbed to COVID-19, Victorias Mayor Francis Frederick Palanca, Association of Chief Executives in Negros Occidental president, said.

The resolution to fly the Philippine flag at half-mast was in response to the call of Rep. Francisco Benitez (Neg. Occ., 3rd District) and former Rep. Alfredo Benitez.

Benitez brothers urge: Fly flag at half-mast for fallen frontliners



Published on: 08/12/2020
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN

President Rodrigo Duterte is being called on to declare a national period of mourning starting next week to honor healthcare workers who died after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.

“This is the least that we can do to honor our healthcare workers who risked their safety to serve our nation in its darkest hour. They are modern-day heroes deserving our nation’s highest respect,” former Rep. Alfredo Benitez said yesterday.

Negros Occidental’s Benitez brothers want PH flag flown at half-staff for fallen health workers



By: Carla Gomez - @inquirerdotnetInquirer Visayas / 06:18 PM August 11, 2020

BACOLOD CITY—A former congressman called on President Duterte to declare a national period of mourning to honor health care workers who died in the line of duty in the battle with COVID-19.

Alfredo “Albee” Benitez, former member of the House of Representatives, said the simple act of flying the Philippine flag in all government offices at half-staff would be a recognition of the sacrifice being made by health workers who persist in caring for COVID-19 patients despite the risks.

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Ako ang kapitan sg sini nga barko. Indi ini magkadto sa wala ukon sa tuo, kundi derecho sa direksyon sang pagbag-o sang gobyerno para sa kaayuhan sang Bacolodnon.