One laments, “I am sick and tired of working as an employee. I want to stop this. I got an idea.” Then, that person blurts out excitingly, “I want to own a business!” “Wow! That sounds amazing, but how? What are you going to do?” – typical lines from a lost but passionate would be …
Monthly Archives: March 2019
Columbian Dyip sinks Rain or Shine
By Adrian Stewart Co Columbian Dyip edged out the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 85-82, in the 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup last night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Rashawn McCarthy led the Dyip with 22 points, including five triples; while Jackson Corpuz added 12 markers and Jaymar Perez earned double-double with 11 points …
Negros Occidental lacks reliable inland power sources – DOE
Governor orders ‘coal-free’ designation for the province By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to officials from the Department of Energy (DOE), Negros Occidental is the only major area of the entire Visayas region that will have no reliable inland power source within the next five years. DOE-Visayas energy management division chief, Engr. Rey …
Procter & Gamble launches HIV/AIDS anti-stigma campaign
Procter & Gamble Philippines, which owns brands such as Safeguard, Pantene, Gillette, among others, recently launched a new HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) anti-stigma campaign aimed at raising awareness of children, mothers, and women with HIV/AIDS, along with other at-risk groups. The company recently released an ad for over-the-counter medication Vicks …
Local sugar group protests ‘rice tariffication law’
SWSI: Farmers are not subsidized by the government By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Solidarity of Workers in the Sugar Industry (SWSI) yesterday held a press conference to demonstrate against RA 11203, or the “rice tariffication law,” which was recently ratified by President Rodrigo Duterte. The protesting farmers called the law an “ominous warning.” …
Six rabies deaths recorded in Negros Occidental
Two fatalities reported in Himamaylan City By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Health Office yesterday confirmed there have been six rabies-related fatalities recorded within the first two months of 2019. Provincial rabies nurse coordinator Rafael Marmolejo III noted, the data spans from January 1 to March 5. Two of the …
Vice governor urges BFP to address Manapla complaint
Lacson: The bureau must earn respect from the community By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental gubernatorial candidate, incumbent Negros Occidental Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, recently urged Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) provincial director, Fire Superintendent Pamela Rojane Candido, to address complaints filed by residents of Manapla regarding issues surrounding local fire …
SM Foundation holds scholarship screening in Bacolod City
SM Foundation Inc. has begun the reviewing and screening process of scholarship applicants for the 2019/2020 academic year and held an event at SM City Bacolod yesterday. A total of 200 applicants took a qualifying examination and those who pass will be interviewed and scheduled for a home visit. Applicants must be a graduating public …
Governor leads the Field Day and Harvest Festival in Bago City
Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. led the Field Day and Harvest Festival yesterday at Sitio Camingawan, located in Bago City’s Barangay Taloc. The event highlighted mechanized farming with Bago City earlier identified as a pilot area for the Farm Mechanization Program. The event was organized by the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist in collaboration …
2019 Midterm Elections
DOE forms task force to ensure stable power supply By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Department of Energy-Visayas (DOE-Visayas) energy management division chief, Engr. Rey Maleza, yesterday revealed the regional department has organized “Task Force Election,” which includes power industry stakeholder among their members. The group intends to ensure a stable power supply and …