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Monthly Archives: January 2024
Wreak havoc; OPA: El Niño affects 3 NegOcc LGUs, causes P7-M damage
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental begins to grapple with the harsh effects of the El Niño phenomenon, as the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) reported yesterday that three local government units (LGUs) have already been affected by the weather phenomenon. OPA officer-in-charge Dr. Dina Genzola said, as of January 26, 11 barangays in …
Financial aid for ASF-hit hog raisers ready
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) confirmed yesterday that the financial assistance for local hog raisers affected by the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak last year is now ready for distribution. PVO head Dr. Placeda Lemana said she held a meeting with the Provincial Social Welfare and Development …
Cadiz City poised to become agri hub in northern Negros
The City of Cadiz in northern Negros Occidental is positioning itself to become an agricultural hub that will supply goods to Metro Manila through the connection between the ports of Cadiz and Batangas. Mayor Salvador Escalante, Jr. said yesterday the development is envisioned by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. for Cadiz and the …
Negros Oriental seeks funding for El Niño mitigation measures
The Provincial Agriculturist Office (PAO) of Negros Oriental is eyeing to establish small farm reservoirs in five towns to counter the effects of the El Niño phenomenon. PAO said the reservoirs will be put up in the elevated areas in the towns of Ayungon, Jimalalud, Pamplona, Tayasan, and Sta. Catalina. These are the towns …
NPA rebel surrenders, turns over rifle grenade in NegOr town
A communist New People’s Army (NPA) rebel surrendered and turned over a rifle grenade to police operatives in the Negros Oriental town of Mabinay. A report from the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) yesterday identified the surrenderer only as “Dodong,” a resident of Sitio Talinting, Barangay Luyang in Mabinay. The police said “Dodong” …
Negrense James Yap departs from Rain or Shine
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense James Yap has parted ways with the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters for over seven years since he arrived to the squad via a blockbuster trade from his former team, the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots. In a social media post on Monday afternoon, January 29, the two-time PBA MVP …
UAAP: Rey Remogat is the newest UP Fighting Maroon
Rey Remogat is set to leave Recto and will be heading for Diliman. The 5-foot-11, former University of the East (UE) star will be transferring to the University of the Philippines (UP), the Fighting Maroons announced on Monday, January 29. “I want to express my sincere thanks to UE for providing me with the …
Missed chances; Lacson: Marcos Jr.’s resignation ‘not good for investments’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said yesterday that President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s resignation would not be good for investments. Lacson made the statement after Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte called for Marcos’ resignation due to dissatisfaction with his administration. “If that happens, automatic business opportunities will just close its …
DA surveys potential areas in NegOcc for durian cultivation
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of Agriculture in Western Visayas (DA-6) has begun surveying potential areas for durian cultivation in Negros Occidental, the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) said yesterday. OPA head, Dr. Dina Genzola said the DA-6 is also trying to determine if there are local farmers who are interested in …