The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) in Negros Oriental have started the profiling of rice retailers who may qualify for government subsidy, as the mandated price cap for the staple food took effect on Tuesday, September 5. In a press briefing, DTI-Negros Oriental provincial director Nimfa Virtucio said …
Monthly Archives: September 2023
Serbia outlasts Lithuania to reach FIBA semis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Serbia banked on a strong second quarter outburst to defeat Lithuania, 87-68, in their 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup quarterfinals encounter at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Tuesday night, September 5. Bogdan Bogdanovic top-scored with 21 points, including two three-pointers, to go with four rebounds, …
Kaya-Iloilo women’s team reach PFF KO round
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kaya Futbol Club-Iloilo women’s team reached the knockout round of the PFF Women’s League after an 8-1 beating of Azzurri SC at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Shelah Cadag led the way with four goals, returning Sara Castañeda, Zhyrelle Belluga, Negrense Hazel Lustan, and Francine Rast added …
Serbians dedicate q’final win for teammate who lost kidney
Serbia’s quarterfinal win over Lithuania was more than a victory that helped their campaign in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. It was also a morale booster for the squad that was without one of their big men, Borisa Simanic, after he underwent surgery to remove his kidney. The Serbians booked a ticket into the tournament’s …
Expect better service; Benitez: Ceneco consumers in the right direction after JVA success
By Mae Singuay The member-consumer-owners of the Central Negros Electric Cooperative (Ceneco) are heading in the right direction after the “yes” vote dominated the plebiscite for the joint venture agreement (JVA), Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said yesterday. “I think we’re heading in the right direction. Hopefully, the JVA will now be properly implemented and we can expect better services …
Financial aid for hog raisers suspended amid election period
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) said yesterday they were forced to suspend the distribution of financial assistance for local hog raisers amid the election period. PVO head, Dr. Placeda Lemana said the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has not given the go signal for the distribution. Lemana added …
OPA to monitor compliance with rice price ceiling
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) in Negros Occidental will be monitoring the compliance with the price ceiling among local rice dealers. OPA officer-in-charge Dr. Dina Gensola said yesterday morning her office will be helping the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) with monitoring rice prices in local markets …
Arrest warrant issued vs. Teves, cohorts over Degamo slay
A Manila court handed down a warrant of arrest yesterday against expelled Negros Oriental 3rd District Representative Arnolfo Teves, Jr. and three others for the killing of Governor Roel Degamo and nine individuals. “After a personal evaluation of the amended information, the court finds probable cause for the issuance of a warrant of arrest,” …
Son ‘stabs’ pa dead
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A father was allegedly stabbed to death by his son at Barangay 3 Poblacion in Negros Occidental’s Himamaylan City early yesterday morning. The fatality was identified as 59-year-old Fernando Jodilla Sr., a resident of Bangga Diot. Police said an altercation happened between the father and his son, 28-year-old Fernando Jr., before the …
Police: Knives, gun replica included in Comelec gun ban
The Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO-6) warned the public anew about the existing Commission on Elections (Comelec) gun ban implemented in line with the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections. PRO-6 spokesperson, Major Grace Borio said, from the start of implementation on August 28 until September 4, police units in Western Visayas have …