September 8, 2020

I would like to remind everyone to continue being vigilant. Some of our employees in the New Talisay City Hall have already tested positive for Covid-19. This is despite of the strictest of measures that we implement inside the building. I would like to let you all know that the New Talisay City Hall will be temporarily closed from September 9 to 11, 2020 to give way for thorough disinfection of the building and exhaustive contract tracing within our employees.

The New Talisay City Hall will again be open to cater clients on September 14, 2020. By then, we are sure that all corners of the building were thoroughly disinfected. Please bear with us and thank you for your understanding.

Let us all remain in the safety of our homes if going out is not that extremely necessary. Let us continue exercising proper handwashing, proper wearing of facemasks and faceshields, and strict physical distancing.

September 8, 2020

TALISAY ADVISORY. The public is adviced of the temporary closure of the Talisay City Hall from September 9-11, 2020 to give way to the disinfection of the building premises. Business transactions will resume on September 14, 2020. — with Nilo E. Lizares, Neil E. Lizares and Nilo Lizares III.

August 27, 2020

For the information of our Talisaynons, due to the significant increase of COVID-19 positive cases within the Province of Negros Occidental, the entire City of Talisay will be undergoing a “Two-Day Timeout Weekend Mass Testing” from August 30 to 31, 2020 to conduct a wide-scale COVID-19 Mass Testing.

With our deepest hopes to end this pandemic, we encourage the public to buy your basic necessities, especially food, before the said “Two-Day Timeout Weekend” to avoid unnecessary contact with other people as this may result in contracting the virus. We strongly encourage the public to refrain from going out of their homes and practice strict home quarantine during this period.

All our medical frontliners are sacrificing their well-being to save the lives of our countrymen, however, despite their heroic efforts, the great influx of new COVID-19 patients has already overwhelmed our hospitals to the point that they have already reached a critical stage.

During these difficult times, it is only when we strictly follow our health protocols and laws that we can put an end to this pandemic which has already taken the lives of our families and loved ones. This “Two-Day Timeout” is a difficult but necessary means by which we can protect our beloved families and neighbors from the alarming effects of this pandemic Let us all do our part in not making the sacrifices of our brave frontliners in vain.

August 13, 2020

As much as possible, I want to be proactive in dealing with this pandemic. During these trying times, it is always better to be safe than sorry. For the safety of all Talisaynons, I directed that the Emergency Room of our City Health Office be closed starting tomorrow until further notice. This is part of the precautionary measures that we are taking which include thorough disinfection of places where people usually go. Please bear with us as we make sure that you are safe in your own city. I will be updating you once the ER is again open to cater to your medical needs.

In addition, the General Services Office (GSO) and the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) Office at the New City Hall will also be closed starting tomorrow. Both offices will open again on Monday, August 17, 2020. The GSO and BAC Office will also be disinfected.

The disinfection and closure of the City Health Office's ER, GSO and BAC Office are in line with the contact tracing and other necessary procedures of our city's IATF team.

I am reminding you once again to 1. stay home unless it is extremely necessary to go out, 2. avoid crowded places, 3. proper handwashing, 3. proper wearing of facemask and face shield, and 4. strict physical distancing.

Let us change our complacent mindset and be proactive. Let us heal as one.

August 8, 2020

This virus is slowly targeting our frontliners---the individuals who are working tirelessly to protect us. How I wish I have good news to share but there is none as we record another Covid-19 positive, Patient No. 30.

Patient No. 30 is a healthworker at a hospital in Bacolod City. Just recently, he was advised by the hospital management to undergo home quarantine as he was feverish. The hospital management failed to coordinate and inform us of this incident so we only knew of the condition of Patient No. 30 after his swab result was released. Had we known prior, we could have taken the necessary steps to better handle the situation at the earliest possible time. For the safety of the Talisaynons, I am directing that a portion of Purok Lily, Brgy. Zone 10 be sealed off immediately until we are sure that no one got infected and in order to make sure that his family can be strictly monitored by the barangay.

I will be writing a letter to all hospitals in Bacolod City requesting them to properly inform us of incidents of medical frontliners showing symptoms or being suspected of being Covid-19 positive. I am asking for proper coordination, communication, and cooperation. These healthworkers are our own and we should protect them.

Just to recap, we also have Patient Nos. 22 to 29. All are in strict quarantine in our designated facilities. Just like Patient No. 30, Patient No. 27 is also a healthworker. The rest, Patient Nos. 22 to 26 and 28 to 29, are all OFWs.

As of this announcement, we also have Patient No. 31, a dialysis patient. She is also in strict quarantine.

I am asking for your prayers, understanding, and cooperation. Let us help one another survive this pandemic. Practice proper handwashing, proper wearing of facemasks, and strict physical distancing. Please avoid crowded places and do not go out if you have no necessary transactions outside your home. Remind and gently reprimand those who do not follow the law. Let us educate our fellow citizens so we can heal as one.

August 5, 2020

Your safety is our foremost priority, thus, I would like to inform you all that the Business Permits and Licensing Office (BPLO) at the New Talisay City Hall will be closed starting today. This is in connection with the case of a patient from Bacolod City who processed a business permit at the said office.

Given the small area of the BPLO with such an enclosed space, we need to make sure that it is disinfected thoroughly. The BPLO employees were also already tested and are waiting for their tests results.

I am asking for your understanding as I am only after the safety of all Talisaynons. Rest assured that transactions with the BPLO will resume on Monday, August 10, 2020.

August 1, 2020

I am once again asking for your cooperation and prayers as I inform you all that we have Patient No. 21.

Patient No. 21 is a 60 year-old female who came from Manila through the Hatid Tulong Program. She was one of the thousands who stayed at the Rizal Memorial Stadium as they waited to be sent back home. Patient No. 21 is now at the quarantine facility for healing and strict monitoring.

The number of Covid 19 positive cases in our city is rising. Now is not the time to be complacent. We have to be most careful as the cases are not only confined to OFWs and LSIs but we now have local cases as shown in the data of Patient Nos. 15 to 20.

Patient No. 15 is a returning OFW. Fortunately, the patient never step foot at Talisay as he was under the supervision of OWWA.

Patient No. 16 is a 24 year-old male. He is an LSI as is now at the EB Magalona Healing Center.

Patient No. 17 is a 35 year-old male and a health worker.

Patient No. 18 is 3 year-old male. He is the son of Patient nos. 6 and 7. He is now at the EB Magalona Healing Center.

Patient No. 19 is a 39 year-old female. She was a frontliner who was exposed to Patient No. 17.

Patient No. 20 is a 47 year-old female. She is an LSI and is now at the EB Magalona Healing Center.

Uncertainties haunt us everyday as we live through this pandemic. If there are things that we can be sure of, these are the ideas that we can limit the spread of the virus by being vigilant and cooperative. Let us limit our time outside of our homes, practice proper handwashing, proper wearing of facemasks, and strict physical distancing. Let us help ourselves, one another, and our city survive. Let us heal as one.

July 29, 2020

Please be informed that starting tomorrow, the New City Hall will be temporarily closed for a thorough disinfection. Business will proceed as usual on Monday, August 3, 2020.

This is in response to an unfortunate news that we received today with regard a resident of Bacolod City who tested positive for Covid-19. This person recently processed a business permit at the New City Hall. I would like to assure the Talisaynons who recently had transactions at the New City Hall that our employees are compliant with our safety protocols to the best of their ability. Thus, it is highly improbable for the patient to have infected other clients.

Just to make sure, even before clients steps in the New City Hall, strict health protocols are implemented, most importantly the wearing of mask. The body temperature of the client is also checked and the client is denied entry if his/her body temperature does not fall within what is normal. Our employees also make sure that each and every client's hands are disinfected by spraying ample amount of alcohol. Inside the New City Hall, strict physical distancing is observed in every office.

I would like to assure you all of your safety inside the New Talisay City Hall. You are protected here while you do your transactions. Please do not fear because your safety is our foremost priority. I once again remind you to practice proper handwashing, proper wearing of facemasks, and observe strict physical distancing in and outside your homes. Let us heal as one.

July 28, 2020

In these trying times, the solution to this pandemic lies within us. It always starts with us being responsible in our actions. I am happy that Talisaynons are being appreciative of the efforts of the government. But there are times when I can't seem to be happy despite our progress because of the actions of some constituents.

Last weekend, two LSIs managed to secretly escaped from our quarantine facility through the facility's backwall. Despite being on strict quarantine, they violated protocols and evaded the police only because they wanted to buy alcoholic drinks. Sadly, it is clear that they did not think of the possibilty of infecting other people (if they are Covid-19 positive). Their actions speak of their being irresponsible. Fortunately, they were apprehended immediately and the swab tests results of these two LSIs turned out negative. Regardless, their irresponsibility should not be justified nor tolerated. This must be meted with proper legal sanctions. The panic and worry that this incident brought should not be forgotten. This should be a wake up call to all who continue to violate the rules set forth by the government for our safety. The biggest goal I have during this pandemic is to make sure that the Talisaynons are safe and protected.

The solution to the spread of the virus is not far from us but it starts within us. The government can only do so much but your cooperation is the driving force that will make us win this battle. We cannot guard each and every Talisaynon in their actions. Instead, we ask for your cooperation. Let it be a habit to 1. practice proper handwashing, 2. proper wearing of facemasks, 3. practice strict social distancing. In addition to this, I encourage you to spread positive changes to your family members, neighbors, friends, or even those that you only meet on the streets. Have the courage to politely remind those who do not practice proper handwashing, wearing of facemask, and social distancing, that they are violating the law. Let us help each other be mindful and vigilant. Let us save ourselves by doing our part and helping the government in its efforts. Let us heal as one.

July 21, 2020

It is with deep sadness that I share this update to all of you today. Talisay City has Patient Nos. 9 to 14

Patient No. 9 is one of the bikers who were previously reported to be Covid-19 positive but his test result came out late. He continues to be asymptomatic and is now in the process of healing at the quarantine facility.

Patient No. 10 is a 34-year-old female. The wife of one of the bikers who were previously reported as Covid-19 positive.

Patient No. 11 is a 7-year-old boy. He is the son of Patient No. 10.

Patient No. 12 is a 17-year-old female. She is a house helper of one of the bikers who previously tested positive.

Parient No. 13 and 14 are OFWs. Both were at the quarantine facility in Bacolod City (OWWA registered facility)

Patient No. 9 to 12 (all from AVIDA Village Subdivision) were already brought to the E.B. Magalona healing facility and will undergo a 14-day quarantine while thereat. All of the patients are asymptomatic as of this announcement.

I am reminding you once again to practice the three most important rules during this pandemic: proper handwashing, proper wearing of your facemasks, and strict social distancing. Let us make these three a part of our routine. Let this sad news today be a reminder that we have to do our part in solving this pandemic. Let us heal as one.