By Adrian Stewart Co Allein Maliksi heated up in the endgame as Meralco Bolts stayed alive in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals with a 102-98 Game 5 victory over Magnolia Pambansang Manok Hotshots yesterday at the Don Honorio Ventura State University Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga. With the score tied at 90-all, Maliksi broke the …
Monthly Archives: October 2021
ERC expediting processing of certificates for operation of biomass plants
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is currently expediting the processing and issuance of the Certificates of Compliance and Provisional Authorities to Operate (CCPAO) in order for the biomass powerplants in Negros Occidental to start supplying additional power for the whole island and in neighboring Panay. ERC chairperson Agnes Devanadera revealed …
Senators pushing for construction of Panay-Guimaras bridge
Senators yesterday pushed for the construction of a 13-kilometer bridge that will connect the islands of Panay and Guimaras (Panay-Guimaras Bridge). Senate Minority Leader Franklin M. Drilon criticized the government during the Senate Committee on Finance’s hearing on the budget of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) for the delay in the construction of the …
Big chunk of proposed NegOcc P5.7-B budget to go to SPA
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A big chunk of the proposed P5,719,337,346 budget for 2022 in Negros Occidental will go to the Special Purpose Appropriations (SPA) pegged at P2,142,140,592 or 37.45 percent. The SPA includes appropriations for gender, disaster, peace and order, and other special concerns and sectors. This is contained in the budget message …
Cebu Pacific offers first-ever 5-day P1SO sale until Oct. 14
The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) continues to spur travel as it launched its trademark Piso fare for all domestic and international destinations, available for five straight days, for the first time ever! Up until October 14, passengers can enjoy CEB’s lowest base fare at only PHP1 to over 47 domestic routes and …
October is Super Month at SM City Bacolod!
Bigger reasons to SMile as SM celebrates the birth month of its founder Henry Sy Sr. this October with Super Month, a month-long festivity filled with special treats, amazing deals, and super experiences. Discover amazing deals on your favorite brands at The SM Store and super shopping and dining deals at the SM Supermalls until …
LOCAL POLL OFFICER: Comelec has no jurisdiction yet on candidates
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Commission on Elections (Comelec) Negros Occidental elections officer, Atty. Ian Lee Anonoria, said yesterday that they do not yet have any jurisdiction over all candidates until the local and national campaign period begins. According to Anonoria, they can regulate their activities during the campaign period, but prior to that, it’s …
No hoarding of oxygen supplies Manufacturing of medical oxygen is top priority, supplier says
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Manufacturing of medical oxygen is now the top priority of the Central Gas Corporation (CEGASCO) in Bacolod City due to its higher demand brought by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In a radio interview with RMN DYHB-Bacolod yesterday morning, CEGASCO Supervisor Rolando Pontino denied that they were hoarding oxygen supplies. According …
Are Chinese family businesses in danger? Part 1
While I was attending a Family Governance class at the National University of Singapore Business School many years ago, my corporate governance teacher, Prof. Yupana, shared with us an important message related to how founders of family enterprises think about succession: “In Asia, founders and leaders of family businesses tend to be patriarchs, and these …
Disregarding the fit-to-work certification by company doctors
By DENNIS GORECHO A fit-to-work certification by the company doctor can be set aside by the courts since the inherent merit of the case will still be weighed and duly considered. In the case of OSM Maritime Services v. Nelson Go (GR 238128 Feb. 17, 2021), the Supreme Court disregarded the fit¬-to-work assessment issued by …