The city government of San Carlos in Negros Occidental joined the whole nation in honoring the 125th anniversary of the martyrdom of the Philippine’s national hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, yesterday morning at the Rizal Square of the City Public Plaza. Mayor Renato Gustilo together with Sangguniang Panlungsod member Carlos Manuel Valmayor led the ceremonial …
Monthly Archives: January 2022
Operation Bulig
The recent super typhoon “Odette” caused so much damage to properties, livestock and crops. Lives were lost and many are still unaccounted specifically in Sipalay City. The southern part of Negros Occidental was badly hit, and this representation witnessed how our kababayans suffered the aftermath of “Odette.”. Power is still unrestored considering the extent of typhoon’s …
Celebrating Christ the King
This should be a big celebration, the culmination of all liturgical celebrations we have had for the whole liturgical year which ends precisely with the Solemnity of our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. The occasion should remind us that what we begin we should end well, that ending well ultimately means making Christ …
Finally, strategic union
It’s official. By January 2, 2022, the strategic union of Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and BPI Family Savings Bank (BFSB) will be in effect. Officials of the two entities are unanimous in saying that “this merger has the best interest of our customers and employees. Our shareholders will also benefit. This merger is …
Filipino-Chinese Federation donates food packs to Bacolod, nearby LGUs
The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc.(FFCCCII), in cooperation with the Chinese Embassy, donated 20,000 food packs and 4.8 million kilos of rice to the different cities and municipalities in Negros Occidental that were recently affected by super typhoon “Odette.” “More help is on the way. In fact, China announced last December …
2 Ileco technicians injured after electrical pole falls down
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two electrical technicians belonging to the Iloilo Electric Cooperative (Ileco) were injured after the electrical pole they were repairing along Sitio Raming, Barangay Pilar in Negros Occidental’s Hinigaran town fell down on Wednesday afternoon, December 29. Authorities have requested not to identify the two technicians, although they affirmed that they …
Leonardia grants gratuity pay to JO, COS personnel
The Bacolod City government has allotted fund for the gratuity pay of its contractual and job order workers this year. Mayor Evelio Leonardia said this is in response to the call of President Rodrigo Duterte. The move is in consonance with Section 5 of the President’s Administrative Order (AO) No. 46 enjoining local government units …
NegOcc receives P131-M cash aid for ‘Odette’ victims
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The provincial government of Negros Occidental has received P131 million worth of financial assistance which would be used to aid the victims of super typhoon “Odette” in the province. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said the National Housing Authority (NHA) handed over P90 million which would be used for the purchase …
NegOcc among top 10 wealthiest provinces in PH
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental is one of the 10 wealthiest provinces in the Philippines at sixth place, according to the recent Commission on Audit (COA) annual financial report. The COA report released on December 22 showed that Negros Occidental was the sixth richest province in the country in 2020 with total assets …
New Year’s Day away from home Hundreds of Negrenses likely to remain in evacuation centers
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Hundreds of Negrenses will likely spend the New Year in evacuation centers, almost three weeks after the onslaught of super typhoon “Odette” in Negros Occidental. Records of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office show that Candoni has the most number of evacuees with 300 families still staying at the …