By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The National Federation of Sugarcane Planters (NFSP) has sought the help of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to address the declining sugar prices and other issues that confront the sugar industry. NFSP president Enrique Rojas and other sugar industry leaders, during a meeting in Metro Manila on Tuesday, January 9, requested …
Monthly Archives: January 2024
Over 200 NegOcc gov’t JOs, CoS not renewed
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental provincial administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz confirmed yesterday that they have not renewed the contracts of 212 job order (JO) and contract of service (CoS) employees this year. Based on records from the provincial government, 97 JOs, 92 CoS and 23 casual employees’ contracts were not renewed. Failing recent mandatory drug …
Bacolod City mayor backs balanced implementation of PUV modernization
Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has expressed support for the balanced implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) amid the extension of authority to operate granted to unconsolidated operators until January 31. Benitez issued the statement yesterday after a series of meetings with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) …
Deworming targets close to 44-K toddlers in Bacolod City
The deworming campaign of Bacolod City targets some 43,741 children aged one to four, aimed at eliminating intestinal parasitism in children by administering anti-helminthic drugs as part of the National Deworming Month this January. The target number of children for said age group, based on the 2023 data, will be the initial recipients here …
NGCP ‘failed in obligation’ in Panay blackout —ERC
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) failed in its obligation to report a significant loss of power in Panay Island that set off a three-day blackout, according to the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) yesterday. During the congressional inquiry on the matter, ERC chairperson Mona Dimalanta said that under the Grid Code, the system …
W. Visayas sustains downtrend inflation rate in December at 3.2%
The downtrend movement of prices in Western Visayas continued as it records a 3.2 percent overall inflation rate in December 2023 from four percent in the previous month, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said. A special report furnished to the Philippine News Agency showed yesterday that the overall inflation rate was the lowest since …
Cadiz’ Golden Dinagsa opens “with a bang”
CADIZ City’s Dinagsa Festival opens this afternoon “with a bang”. The 17-day festivity will start at 3:30 PM with a motorcade around the city to be followed by the official launching of the 50th Dinagsa Festival to be led by Mayor Salvador Escalante, Jr. at the grandstand. Simultaneous with the launching of Golden Dinagsa …
Phoenix punches twice-to-beat edge in PBA Comm’s Cup q’finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters returned to their winning ways in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup after a 93-83 beating of the Meralco Bolts at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday night, January 10. Jason Perkins spearheaded the offense with 22 points, including four three-point conversions, to go with eight …
Strong Group-PH slams Williams for dishonoring commitment
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Strong Group-Philippines criticized controversial guard Mikey Williams for not fulfilling his commitment to play for the team in the 2024 Dubai International Basketball Championship from January 19 to 28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Team manager Jacob Lao expressed disappointment that the former TNT Tropang Giga guard did not show …
Wembanyama’s first triple-double helps Spurs rout Pistons
Victor Wembanyama recorded the second-fastest triple-double in NBA history, and the San Antonio Spurs rolled past host Detroit Pistons, 130-108, yesterday (Philippine time). Wembanyama racked up 16 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in just 21 minutes for his first NBA triple-double. Russell Westbrook compiled a triple-double in 20 minutes in 2014. Keldon Johnson added 17 …