Three concrete roads in the amount of P85 million have recently been completed in the remote areas of Negros Occidental’s Ilog town, the Department of Public Works and Highways in Western Visayas (DPWH-6) said in its report on Tuesday, May 9. These include the P30-million 1.72-kilometer road in Barangay Pingot; the P20-million 1.28-kilometer road …
Monthly Archives: May 2023
DTI fund for ELCAC beneficiaries in NegOr used up
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) yesterday called on the local government units and congressional representatives in Negros Oriental to allocate funds for livelihood assistance to barangays affected by the communist insurgency. This developed as DTI-Negros Oriental provincial director, Nimfa Virtucio, said that agency funds intended for the government’s whole-of-nation approach through the Task Force …
Senators urge Comelec to put NegOr under its control amid violence
A Senate panel on Wednesday, May 10, urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to place Negros Oriental under the poll body’s control in the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections in October, citing concerns about the province’s peace and order situation following the assassination of Governor Roel Degamo. In its fourth hearing on the …
Iloilo hogs inventory drops 62% due to ASF
The swine inventory in Iloilo has dropped 62 percent compared with the population before African swine fever (ASF) hit, but the province currently does not experience a shortage in supply, according to the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian. Provincial Veterinarian Dr. Darel Tabuada, in an interview on Wednesday, May 10, said as of May 8, …
UNBL 25-UNDER: Royal Star stays unbeaten
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Royal Star Trading assumed solo leadership in the 1st United Negros Basketball League (UNBL) 25-Under Open Tournament after a 56-51 victory over JEYDI K Waterproofing at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School Po Hang Gym in Bacolod City. Saldy Macabato led the way with 16 points, Justin Jay Ragay added 12 …
32ND SEA GAMES: Capiznon Dumaan stunned with silver finish
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Capiznon Dines Dumaan settled for a silver medal finish in the pencak silat event of the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games at the Chroy Changvar Hall in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The Roxas City-native Dumaan suffered a 43-25 defeat to Indonesian world champion Khoirudin Mustakim in the gold medal match of the …
Warriors survive vs. Lakers
The Golden State Warriors kept their NBA title defense alive yesterday (Philippine time) with a 121-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, who saw star center Anthony Davis depart after taking a blow to the head. The Warriors cut the deficit in their Western Conference semifinal series to 3-2. The New York Knicks also stayed …
Retailing with a Purpose: SM Store Brings the Filipino Consumer Closer to a Greener Lifestyle
Filipinos can now shop more intentionally, for sustainable and locally-sourced products through SM Green Finds – a program designed to make green living easier and more accessible. “Retailers have an important role to play in positively influencing and impacting consumer behavior. SM Store is committed to providing Filipino consumers a platform to access sustainably sourced …
Pag-IBIG Fund finances 2,968 homes for low-wage earners in Q1 2023
Pag-IBIG Fund has financed 2,968 socialized homes for minimum-wage and low-income members in the first three months of 2023, its top executives said Tuesday (May 9). Socialized home loans make up 14% of the 21,870 units financed by the agency from January to March this year. Meanwhile, the amount of socialized home loans represents …
Dismissed from service: Capitol dismisses ex-Isabela treasurer, criminal raps mulled
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson has officially dismissed former Isabela town treasurer Nenette Escarda from service for grave misconduct, serious dishonesty and malversation of public funds. Based on the decision signed on Monday, May 8, Escarda was perpetually disqualified from holding public office, barred from taking civil service examinations, …