By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental 3rd District Congressman Jose Francisco Benitez urged the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) to clarify the reasons behind the high prices of sugar in local markets despite the importation of the commodity. “We want to see the justification why, but I suspect there is a process and a gap between mill gate prices …
Monthly Archives: July 2023
MORE Power presents JVA to former NegOcc guv
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) presented the details of the proposed joint venture agreement (JVA) to former Negros Occidental Governor Rafael Coscolluela at the Provincial Capitol yesterday morning. Roel Castro, MORE Power president and chief executive officer, said Coscolluela, the current energy and environment consultant for the provincial …
480 stranded in 2 W. Visayas ports due to bad weather
Some 480 passengers are stranded in two ports of Western Visayas following the cancellation of trips due to Super Typhoon “Egay” and the southwest monsoon yesterday. Data from the Coast Guard District Western Visayas (CGDWV) showed that 165 passengers bound for Cebu province’s Tabuelan town were stranded at the Barcelona port in Negros Occidental’s Escalante …
Army commander supports Marcos’ move to grant FRs amnesty
Major General Marion Sison, commander of the Army’s 3rd Infantry Division (ID), is fully supportive of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. in providing amnesty to qualified former rebels (FRs). “That is one of the best moves next to Executive Order [EO] 70 because this is where we can see the sincerity of the government that, despite the atrocities committed …
Clearing ops in Canlaon City up after strong winds, heavy rains
The Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (LDRRMO) of Negros Oriental’s Canlaon City cleared areas of fallen trees yesterday following strong winds and heavy rains brought about by the southwest monsoon that was enhanced by Super Typhoon “Egay.” Judith Artigas, LDRRMO-Canlaon chief, said some roads and a portion of the national highway in that …
Golden Bolden! Sarina Bolden’s header gives Filipinas a historic win in FIFA Women’s World Cup
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Sarina Bolden delivered the Filipinas’ maiden goal on the world stage as they pulled off a stunning 1-0 victory over host New Zealand in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup at the Wellington Regional Stadium yesterday afternoon. The Filipina-American midfielder knocked down a header in the 23rd minute as the Philippine …
PLDT sweeps Kinh Bac, keeps PVL finals hopes alive
By ADRIAN STEWART CO PLDT High Speed Hitters kept its finals hopes alive after a 25-23, 25-14, 25-23 sweep of Kinh Bac-Bac Ninh of Vietnam in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational semifinals at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Monday night, July 24. Honey Royse Tubino came away with 12 points while Ilongga …
Ricci Rivero, Brent Paraiso to join 2023 PBA Draft
Former La Salle Green Archers Ricci Rivero and Brent Paraiso will cross paths once more — this time possibly in the PBA. The former teammates will be applying for the 2023 PBA Draft, their agent confirmed to ABS-CBN News on Monday, July 24. Rivero previously signed with the Taoyuan Pilots of the P. League+ in …
‘Early milling season’; Sugar groups urged SRA to allow milling in August
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Several sugar groups in Negros Occidental urged the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) to consider starting the milling season next month instead of September. The Sugar Council, a group representing three planters federations and thousands of sugarcane farmers, said hectares of sugarcane are due for harvest in August. The sugar group …
NegOcc placed under ‘blue alert’ for ‘Egay’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental has been placed under “blue alert” status due to heavy rains expected during the onslaught of Typhoon “Egay” this week. Irene Bel Ploteña, Provincial Disaster Management Program Division (PDMPD) head, said “Egay” will not directly hit Negros Occidental, but they are still expecting heavy rains as the typhoon …