By Mae Singuay The Bacolod City government will increase its 2024 annual budget by P350 million, according to Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez. This, after the city’s local revenue improved and the National Tax Allotment (NTA) share of the city government increased. The city operates based on the approved annual budget of P3.250 billion this …
Monthly Archives: September 2023
Bacolod City seeks to fill 20-K job openings
Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said yesterday he is pushing for an intensified awareness campaign through the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) to fill some 20,000 job vacancies in the city. “I’m monitoring our labor pool to see what job opportunities we have. As of last week when I asked, there are still 20,000 …
2 Negrense hopefuls selected in PBA Draft
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Two Negros Occidental-based cagers moved closer to realizing their dreams of reaching the PBA after they were selected during the PBA Season 48 Rookie Draft at the Market! Market! in Taguig City on Sunday night, September 17. Jhan McHale Nermal, a native of Negros Occidental’s Hinigaran town, was selected by …
Lady Blazers survive Lady Titans in V-League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO College of St. Benilde Lady Blazers escaped an upset try by Enderun College Lady Titans for a 25-17, 20-25, 25-10, 25-27, 15-12 victory in the V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge at the Paco Arena in Manila on Sunday, September 17. Jade Gentapa was the standout performer for the Lady Blazers with …
Gilas boys fall to China in FIBA Asia U-16 opener
The Gilas Pilipinas Under-16 team could not sustain a fine start and absorbed an 84-67 defeat against China in their first game of the 2023 FIBA Under-16 Asian Championship at the Al-Gharafa Sports Club Hall in Doha, Qatar on Sunday, September 17. China imposed their will inside the paint to pull away in the …
Transformative era begins; MORE Power launches eco-friendly transport alternative
MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power), the sister company of Primelectric Holdings Inc./Negros Electric Power Corporation, is taking another initiative in its commitment to bringing green technology for more eco-friendly transport alternatives. SM Iloilo Electric Bus, launched on Friday, September 15, was MORE Power’s remarkable step in Iloilo City’s journey toward eco-conscious mobility, …
P15-M carted away in ‘police recruitment’ scam
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The La Castellana Municipal Police Station in Negros Occidental is now conducting an investigation after 45 residents reported that they were scammed of their supposed admission to the Philippine National Police (PNP). The scammers, which allegedly included a town councilor, carted away at least P15 million in cash. In a press …
4 La Carlota LGU employees undergo confirmatory drug test
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Four local government employees of La Carlota City in Negros Occidental underwent confirmatory tests after they reportedly tested positive for drug use last week. La Carlota Mayor Rex Jalando-on said in a radio interview, that three employees tested negative in the confirmatory test, while the fourth one, a regular …
Lacson commits to promoting sustainable tourism
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson is committed to promoting sustainable tourism in the province, as he leads the opening of the 23rd Provincial Tourism Week at a mall over the weekend. In his speech, Lacson said sustainable tourism initiatives can help reduce the environmental impact of tourism activities by …
Army overruns NPA ‘lair’ in Sipalay
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Army’s 15th Infantry Battalion (15IB) overran a lair allegedly owned by the New People’s Army (NPA) at Barangay San Jose’s Sitio Tunap in Negros Occidental’s Sipalay City on Saturday, September 16. Lt. Colonel Michael Cuarteros, 15IB commander, said they deployed their troops to the site after locals informed them …