By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga While conducting an inspection yesterday of the National Housing Authority (NHA) project at Purok Guanzon, J.J. Gonzaga in Barangay Felisa, Bacolod City, comprised of housing units intended for active members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police, Senator Joseph Victor ‘JV’ Ejercito called on Kalipunan …
Monthly Archives: September 2018
‘Parallel investigation’ sought for Bacolod City murder case
IBP-Negros: BCPO probe is moving ‘quite slow’ By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental chapter of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) has requested the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to conduct a parallel investigation into the murder of Atty. Rafael Atutubo, who was gunned down in front of his Bacolod …
World Suicide Prevention Day observed on Monday
Organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and co-sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO), World Suicide Prevention Day will be observed on Monday, September 10. The event is a global observance that seeks to prevent further cases of suicide and raise awareness among the public that it is preventable. The IASP has …
NFA: There is no rice shortage in Negros, but supplies are limited
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental National Food Authority (NFA) recently affirmed there is no rice shortage in the province, but admitted there is a limited supply of commercial rice. NFA-Negros Occidental head, Engr. Frisco Canoy, said, based on daily rice consumption in the province, the supply of commercial rice is enough to …
‘Quality of life’ survey begins this month
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) recently approved the conduct of a survey that will measure the public’s quality of life, scheduled to begin this month and run through December. The move is a project of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). According to a PSA release, “The survey aims to solicit responses that will …
Governor leads groundbreaking, inauguration events in La Castellana, Pontevedra
Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. led groundbreaking and inauguration events yesterday for Department of Agriculture projects in La Castellana and Pontevedra. Both undertakings are part of the department’s Philippine Rural Development Project. The groundbreaking took place in La Castellana’s Barangay Robles, where over P14 million will go towards the rehabilitation of a piggery building …
Ejercito commits to acquiring funds for Silay City market, plaza
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Senator Joseph Victor ‘JV’ Ejercito, who served as guest of honor yesterday for the blessing of a newly-renovated area of the Silay Public Market, committed to acquiring additional investment in order to fund renovations for other portions of the market, along with the Silay Public Plaza. Silay City Mayor …
NegOcc organic tech center certified as regional learning site
The Negros First Organic Technology Center (NFOTEC) in Barangay Tabunan, Bago City has been certified by the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) as Western Visayas’ first learning site for integrated and diversified organic farming. A copy of the certification, which is effective for five years from August 2018 to August 2023, was given by ATI-Region 6 …
CDRRMO monitoring five low pressure systems
Rains likely to continue until next week By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) is currently monitoring five low pressure systems located within the Philippine Area of Responsibility. CDRRMO cluster head, Executive Assistant Joemarie Vargas, said one of the low pressure systems recently formed north of Coron, Palawan …
Department of Agriculture urges more rice planting
Piñol: There will be a low rice supply next year While speaking in Iloilo City recently, Department of Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol called on farmers in the Western Visayas to plant more rice, noting increases in “farm gate prices;” sometimes referred to as a “factory gate” price, the term indicates the actual cost of a …