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.

July 21, 2020

I am happy to let you all know that Patient No. 4, the four-year-old from Purok Pasto, has already tested NEGATIVE. His mother and brother, who were brought to the quarantine facility immediately after his result went out, are also NEGATIVE for Covid-19. The three were transported back to their home for a strict and monitored 14-day home quarantine. The other relatives of Patient No. 4 are still at the quarantine facility as they await the results of their RT-PCR tests. For this reason, the EO with regard to the lockdown of Purok Pasto will be lifted BUT strict community quarantine shall still be imposed for the security and safety of the residents.

I am grateful to all of you for showing your concern to our patients. Please make proper handwashing, proper wearing of your facemasks, and strict social distancing a routine in your households and outside. Let us heal as one.

July 9, 2020

I would like to make a clarification with regard the case of Patient No. 3. As per the World Health Organization, local transmission indicates location where the source of infection is within the reporting location. Patient No. 3 was not infected within our city nor in any of our barangays. Let it be known that Patient No. 3 was infected after he attended to an LSI patient. Technically, we cannot assume that his case is a local transmission.

Unfortunately, we were informed that Patient No. 3 was able to meet up with his friends in the biking community. We immediately transported all those whom he had close contact with to the E.B. Magalona healing facility for RT-PCR testing. After the test, they will be transported to our quarantine facility. As to their families, they are now under strict home quarantine and are being strictly monitored by our barangay officials concerned. No one in their families is allowed to go out.

For everyone to be worry-free, updates will be posted as soon as possible. This is the only way I know that you will all be forced to do whatever safety measure needed to fight the spread of the virus. This is not the time to sow fear. Let us do our part in this battle by practicing these three important acts, 1. Proper handwashing, 2. Proper wearing of facemasks, and 3. Strict social distancing. In addition, let us continue to pray for each other and our city.

July 8, 2020

Fellow Talisaynon, this saddens me but I have to let you know so we all stay vigilant and cautious. Talisay City has Patient Nos. 2 and 3.

Patient No. 2 is a Locally Stranded Invidividual (LSI) from Manila who arrived at the Bacolod-Silay Airport with documents proving that she's negative from Covid-19. Immediately at the airport, RT-PCR test was done and she was transported to our quarantine facility.

Just today, however, her RT-PCR test result showed that she is Covid-19 Positive. The patient is now at the healing facility in EB Magalona. We are now continuously monitoring the people she was with during her quarantine and decided to conduct another RT-PCR test for the safety of all and to make sure Talisay City will be COVID-19 free.

Patient No. 3 is a healthworker at a hospital in Bacolod City. His RT-PCR test was done last July 1, 2020 and he was immediately admitted to the hospital. The result of his RT-PCR test was also released today and it was positive. Please note, however, that the case of Patient No. 3 is not a local transmission of the virus. Patient No. 3 stays admitted at the hospital at this moment.

I understand that some of you may feel scared but this is not the time to panic. I only ask that we all pray for the immediate healing of Patient Nos. 2 and 3. I also urge you all to be extra-careful. Practice proper handwashing, wearing of facemask, and strict social distancing. Let us not allow this news to weaken us, instead let us continue to pray and fight. We are here to protect you, just please cooperate with us.

The city government of Talisay has since been very cautious in its battle against Covid-19. No matter how difficult, we strictly imposed rules and regulations for all Talisaynons to follow. We are always saddened whenever our constituents violate and don't follow protocols.

Just recently, it has come to our attention that a crew member of a vessel owned by the owner of an establishment located here in Talisay City, was quarantined in the said property.

June 17, 2020

Talisay Mayor Niel Lizares statement on recovered Covid-19 patient

Great news once again! I would like to inform all of you that the Talisaynon repatriated OFW that was reported to be Covid-19 positive last May by our Provincial Government was discharged from the Provincial Healing Center yesterday. Fortunately, our fellow Talisaynon already fully recovered and his last two tests were all NEGATIVE. Thank you to all of you who prayed for his recovery. I urge everyone to remain vigilant. Let us follow the protocols and rules set forth by the government and the IATF. Let us heal as one!

4June 15, 2020

TALISAY ADVISORY. Negative results bring positive news

It is with great relief that I inform you of the results of the tests conducted to the persons whom Talisay positive patient no. 1 might have had come in close contact with. These persons all tested NEGATIVE for Covid-19 in the RT-PCR tests. This is great news but I wish to remind you all that this does not mean that we have to be complacent.