The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) announced yesterday the start of loading for the shipment of 25,300 metric tons (MT) of raw sugar to fulfill the country’s sugar allocation quota to the United States as provided in Sugar Order (SO) No. 3. The manual loading of the sugar supply from Negros Occidental began on Saturday, August …
Monthly Archives: August 2024
Incoming TESDA chief Benitez earns colleagues, industry support
Fellow legislators and educators hailed the appointment of Negros Occidental 3rd District Representative Jose Francisco Benitez as the new head of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). “This appointment serves as a recognition of his diligence and dedication to public service,” Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said during an interview on Saturday, …
No suspects yet in missing girl’s death
By JEN BAYLON Police have yet to identify persons of interest behind the killing of 15-year-old Pearl Joy Galve, while they ensure a comprehensive investigation into the crime. Colonel Lymel John Pasquin, La Carlota City police chief, said while they continue to investigate the case, they have not yet determined who might be the suspects …
Gov’t agencies set up guidelines to synchronize anti-drug programs
Key offices and agencies mandated to fight the illegal drug problem in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental are coming up with a set of guidelines that will synchronize their programs and projects. Officials from the City Drug Abuse Council (CADAC), City Peace and Order Council, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Dumaguete Police Station, City Social …
PDIC urges Negrenses to save in banks
A government official urged Negrenses to save in a bank where it is safe from fire and theft. Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) Vice President for Corporate Affairs Group, Jose Villaret Jr. said a bank uses money deposited for business to generate income and give interest to depositors. During the “PDIC 101: Understanding Deposit …
Negrense Yap sidelined for Blackwater due to hand injury
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Blackwater Bossing veteran James Yap was sidelined due to a minor hand injury in the early part of the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup, which began last night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. According to Bossing team governor Silliman Sy, the Negros Occidental’s Escalante City-native was very much part of the …
Negrense Pons tallies triple-double as Creamline beats Choco Mucho
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Bernadeth Pons displayed another all-around game as the Creamline Cool Smashers prevailed over sister team Choco Mucho Flying Titans, 25-16, 25-19, 31-29, in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Saturday, August 17. The Negros Occidental’s Talisay City-native finished with …
Alas Pilipinas men suffer double whammy after defeat to Indonesia, Bagunas injury
The Philippines suffered a crushing defeat in the 2024 Southeast Asian Men’s V.League on Saturday, August 17, falling to Indonesia in four sets, 23-25, 25-19, 25-11, 25-21, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Adding to the heartbreak, Alas Pilipinas saw its star player, Bryan Bagunas, go down with a left leg injury late in the …
‘No substantial evidence’: BCPO: Kidnapping, robbery claims based on misinformation
The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) said they have found no substantial evidence to support the alleged kidnapping and robbery incidents in the city. This comes after a photo of a black van with a “Libre Sakay” streamer, allegedly used in kidnapping activities, made rounds on social media on Thursday night, August 15, causing fear …
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By Dr. Joseph D. Lim Gum disease, tooth decay and bad breath, not necessarily in that order. That’s what happens if you miss one of the two minimum times you should brush, floss and rinse. In pandemic times, taking good care of your oral health makes very good sense. Good oral health means not …