By MAE SINGUAY Central Negros Electric Cooperative-Negros Electric and Power Corporation (Ceneco-NEPC) has the cheapest power rate among the 13 distribution utilities in Western Visayas and Negros Island Region. Ceneco-NEPC’s total residential rate for this month remains at P11.70 per kilowatt-hour (kWh). NEPC spokesperson Jonathan Cabrera said despite Ceneco’s earlier announcement that their electricity rate has increased …
Monthly Archives: September 2024
‘And So It Begins’: The fight for truth and press freedom
By Dennis Gorecho “Online violence is real world violence. Social media is a deadly game for power and money. Lies laced with anger and hate spread faster and further than facts on social media.” Thus declared Rappler CEO Maria Ressa during her lecture as Nobel Peace Prize laureate on December 10, 2021 at the Oslo …
Fostering growth mindset in the classroom
By Herman M. Lagon A silent revolution is underway in the busy field of education, where the curriculum always demands, and the clock is continuously running. This change is about something far more fundamental than flashy technology or popular teaching approaches — our attitudes. Psychologist Carol Dweck first proposed the idea that students’ and teachers’ …
NegOcc loses over 3-K heads of animals to extreme weather
At least 3,108 heads of various farm animals were listed as mortalities due to heavy rains and floods caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon in the past week, data from the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) showed yesterday. Dr. Placeda Lemana, the provincial veterinarian, said in an interview the animals died due to drowning, hypothermia or low …
Negros Trade Fair sales nearly P60-M
Exhibitors of the Negros Trade Fair raked in P59.4 million in total sales during the 38th edition of the country’s longest-running provincial trade fair held at Glorietta 2 in Makati City from September 17 to 22. Food products from Negros Island were a hit, bringing in P31 million or more than 50 percent of the …
Bacolod, Iloilo shortlisted as PH’s most business-friendly HUCs
The highly urbanized cities (HUCs) of Bacolod and Iloilo are among the five finalists in the City Level 1B category for the Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit (LGU) award of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI). “This recognition reflects our commitment to building a business-friendly city and driving growth in Bacolod,” Mayor Alfredo …
NegOr police seize P1.5-M shabu, nab thousands in anti-crime sweep
Anti-illegal drug operatives in Negros Oriental confiscated more than P1.5 million worth of suspected shabu during a three-day enhanced anti-criminality operation. Lt. Stephen Polinar, Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) spokesperson, said yesterday that the Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operations (SACLEO) from September 20 to 22 resulted in the arrest of thousands for various crimes and …
Comelec-Negros reminds candidates to register social media accounts
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Negros Island Region (NIR) said social media accounts and websites of candidates in connection with the May 2025 local and national elections must be registered. Comelec Resolution 1164 dated September 24, 2024, requires the registration of websites and internet-based platforms primarily used for election campaigning. The deadline for …
La Castellana town braces for possible Kanlaon eruption
Preparations are underway in the light of a possible eruption of Kanlaon volcano in La Castellana town. Municipal Mayor Rhummyla Mangilimutan said they have convened the town’s Incident Management Team and other task groups to address primary needs and steps to be taken as the volcano continues to show signs of unrest. According to the …
Carballo tosses UST to V-League women’s finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Cassie Carballo had another efficient setting game as the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses dethroned the College of St. Benilde Lady Blazers, 25-23, 25-15, 25-20, in Game 2 of the V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge semifinals at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. The Negros Occidental’s Silay City native …