By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Asociacion de Agricultores de La Carlota y Pontevedra, Inc. (AALCPI) is recommending maintaining the status quo of sugar classification for the coming milling season. AALCPI President Roberto Cuenca said he is recommending to the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) in its issuance of Sugar Order No. 1 to classify 95% …
Monthly Archives: August 2020
Bacolod conducts echo-seminars on contact tracing
The City Government of Bacolod has begun conducting echo-seminars on Covid-19 contact tracing since August 10, starting with barangays mostly affected by the dreaded viral disease, according to City Administrator Em Ang. Contact Tracing Operations Center head, Dr. Luz Ma-apni, of the City Health Office has started training the members of Barangay Health Emergency Response …
Bacolod bishop condemns murder of local activist
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Diocese of Bacolod Bishop Patricio Buzon has condemned the recent murder of local activist Zara Alvarez in Bacolod City’s Barangay Mandalagan earlier this week. In a statement, Buzon said Alvarez’s murder, as well as the other recent killings in Negros, are an act of violence and a “brutal” disregard for …
Cauayan bans leisure travel, vacationers
The municipality of Cauayan in Negros Occidental has declared a temporary ban on the entry of vacationers or leisure travelers as part of the locality’s ongoing efforts against the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19. Based on the statement forwarded by the local government unit’s Municipal Information Office, residents returning home from any part of Negros Occidental …
Negrense blocker Ordiales commits to NU
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense middle blocker Leo Priolo Ordiales will continue to wear the blue and gold colors of National University (NU) for college after committing to the school’s men’s volleyball team. The Talisay City, Negros Occidental-native confirmed to Rising Volley PH Facebook page his commitment with the Bulldogs after his one-and-done stint with …
Pag-IBIG loan policies set to help borrowers keep homes amid pandemic
Top officials of Pag-IBIG Fund on August 19 assured borrowers that the agency’s loan policies are designed to help them keep their homes, especially during the pandemic. “We heed President Duterte’s call to prioritize the welfare of our fellow Filipinos during these challenging times. We want to help members keep their homes, especially now because …
Red Cross opens Covid-19 molecular lab in Bacolod
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) in Negros Occidental opened yesterday morning its own Covid-19 molecular laboratory along the corner of 10th and 11th Lacson Streets in Bacolod City, right at the back of St. John’s Institute. PRC-Negros Occidental Governor Jay Jalandoni said the new facility is the fifth Covid-19 molecular lab in Negros Occidental. According …
Masbate quake jolts northern Negros
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Parts of northern Negros were jolted yesterday morning following an earthquake in Masbate island. Based on information forwarded by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the 6.6 magnitude tremor struck around 8:03 a.m. and was epicentered at 7 kilometers east of Cataingan, Masbate. Intensity IV, which is equivalent …
Red tide alert up in Negros Oriental bays
The Bais City Bay and Tambobo Bay of Siaton in Negros Oriental were tested positive for red tide toxin, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). BFAR warned that all types of shellfish and alamang from the said bays are not safe for consumption. However, BFAR clarified that fish, squids, shrimps, and …
Capitol executive secretary resigns
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson has appointed Francis Velez as his executive secretary following the resignation of Dr. Jonathan Lobaton. In a statement released by the governor yesterday morning, he said Lobaton cited personal reasons for resigning from his Capitol post. He previously held the rank of Executive …