The Social Security System (SSS) in Bacolod City aims to collect P2.87 million in contribution delinquencies from 14 non-compliant employers in three cities on Negros Island, its report yesterday showed. The amount, which includes penalties, was determined after its personnel conducted another round of visits as part of the Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) campaign …
Monthly Archives: March 2023
P102-M tourism, farm roads constructed in NegOcc
Two tourism access roads and a farm-to-mill road (FMR) with a total project cost of P102.2 million have been completed recently in three locations across Negros Occidental. In a report yesterday, the Department of Public Works and Highways in Western Visayas (DPWH-6) said a P5.1 million FMR now provides infrastructure support to two villages in …
Senior citizen found dead
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A senior citizen was found dead at Barangay Banquerohan in Negros Occidental’s Cadiz City, early yesterday morning. Nelson Rocabert, 60 years old, a resident of the village’s Hacienda Sta. Cruz, was found dead in an open lot. Based on information provided by a resident to police, a few hours before …
STL outlets in NegOr cease operations
The Negros Oriental Provincial Police Office (NOPPO) simultaneously carried out the order to shut down Small Town Lottery (STL) operations on Thursday evening, March 9, after the termination of Four Aces’ STL Authority to operate. This was in line with the memorandum order issued by the NOPPO on the termination of Four Aces’ STL Authority …
PBA ALL-STAR: Almazan, 4 others added to Team Japeth
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Raymond Almazan will lead the five injury replacements for Team Japeth in their 2023 PBA All-Star Weekend exhibition match with Team Scottie at the City of Passi Arena in Iloilo province this Sunday, March 12. The Meralco Bolts center was announced by the PBA as the replacement for San Miguel …
Ilonggo center Larupay signs with Iloilo United Royals in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Ilonggo big man Omar Larupay has formalized his participation in the Iloilo United Royals-Cocolife ahead of their Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) return this season. Larupay, a former standout of University of the East Red Warriors in UAAP and Lyceum of the Philippines Pirates in NCAA, signed his contract with …
MMA: Folayang parts ways with Team Lakay
Former ONE lightweight world champion Eduard Folayang has parted ways with the fabled Team Lakay of Baguio City. The 39-year-old Folayang, touted as the face of Philippine mixed martial arts, has been with Team Lakay, spearheaded by coach Mark Sangiao, from the very start of his MMA career. Sixteen years later, Folayang says it …
NIR bill needs study first —solon
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A lawmaker said she would study the Negros Island Region (NIR) bill if it is a good idea before committing it. Senator Imee Marcos said she hasn’t studied the NIR bill yet, but she has already heard about it. Marcos added she is not in a position to either …
NegOcc SP endorses solar farm project
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) endorsed a 150-megawatt solar farm project which will be constructed at the border of the cities of Bacolod and Bago. Board member Manuel Frederick Ko, chairman of the SP’s Committee on Environment, said yesterday that they endorsed the renewable energy project during their regular …
NegOr also bans pork products from Cebu
The Negros Oriental provincial government also imposed a total ban on pigs, pork and by-products from nearby Cebu province following the first reported African swine fever (ASF) case in Carcar City. The total ban will be in effect for the next 45 days based on an executive order issued on March 3, Ophelia Felisilda, …