The City of Victorias in Negros Occidental has created a digital roadmap for the implementation of a smart city master plan merging technology and government. Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez said they have already identified several projects to be pursued by the city government, which will be announced once already put in place. “We’re very …
Monthly Archives: February 2024
Salt production flourishes in 2 southern Negros villages
Salt makers in two localities in Negros Occidental are seen to hit record production by the middle of the year through the assistance of the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Western Visayas (DA-BFAR Region 6). Some 20 salt producers from Barangay Sampinit, Bago City and Barangay Utod in the neighboring Pulupandan town, …
Magnolia takes down Phoenix, enters PBA finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots secured a seat in the 2023-2024 PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals after an 89-79 win over the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters in Game 4 of the semifinals at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Wednesday, January 31. Andy Mark Barroca led the …
Ilonggo Thirdy Ravena, San-en prevail over Shinshu
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Ilonggo Ferdinand “Thirdy” Ravena and the San-en NeoPhoenix continued their winning streak in the Japan B.League Division 1 after a 75-62 beating of the Shinshu Brave Warriors at the White Ring on Wednesday night, January 31. The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles guard had a limited impact offensively as …
KQ clears air on Knicks’ Summer League, UAE naturalization offers
Kevin Quiambao is back in the country, fresh from his silver-medal stint with Strong Group Athletics (SGA) in the Dubai International Basketball Tournament. The 6-foot-6 UAAP Season 86 MVP was instrumental in the Charles Tiu-led squad’s return to the Finals as he averaged 18 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists in SGA’s seven wins in …
Suzuki Philippines Unveils the New Jimny 5-Door; “Paving the Way for a New Era in Filipino Adventure”
Everyone has been eagerly anticipating the launch of the new Jimny 5-door ever since reports of its sightings have been published late last year. Fortunately, the long wait is over as Suzuki Philippines, the country’s pioneer compact car distributor, officially unveiled the New Jimny 5-door on January 25, 2024 at The Cove, Okada Manila. Suzuki Philippines …
Preserve and secure; Comelec-NegOcc halts acceptance of People’s Initiative signatures
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Negros Occidental halted the acceptance of signatures supporting the People’s Initiative aimed to amend the 1987 Constitution. Atty. Ian Lee Ananoria, Comelec-NegOcc elections supervisor, said they have received instructions from the national office to preserve, seal and secure the collected signatures pending further review. Ananoria said they …
DepEd conducts consultations on proposed June class openings
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of Education (DepEd) conducts a series of consultations among teachers and parents on the proposal to revert the opening of classes in June. Under the proposal, DepEd seeks to revert class openings for School Year 2025-2026, instead of this year. Ian Arnold Arnaiz, DepEd-NegOcc Schools Division public information officer, said one …
28th Panaad sa Negros Festival set April 15 to 21
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said yesterday that the 28th Panaad sa Negros Festival will be held from April 15 to 21. Lacson said he is currently coordinating with Provincial Tourism Officer Cheryl Decena for festival arrangements. Lacson confirmed that a series of meetings will be held in …
Settle your arrears, CLO reminds vendors
By Mae Singuay The Bacolod City Legal Office (CLO) reminds vendors in three major markets in the city to immediately settle their arrears with the City Treasurer’s Office (CTO) to avoid displacement from their stalls. This, after the CLO decided not to grant the request of the Burgos Market Fish Vendors’ Association for a three-month …