Suntrust Properties, through its subsidiary Stateland, Inc., has proudly introduced La Riviera, an expansive 23.55-hectare residential community in Brgy. Tinampa-an, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental. This thoughtfully designed development is just 4 kilometers from the stunning coastline, embodying the essence of modern coastal living. The recent blessing of the La Riviera house models on November 22, …
Monthly Archives: November 2024
Unmask the culprits: Unifed seeks DA, SRA intervention as sugar prices drop
The United Sugar Producers Federation (Unifed) seeks the intervention of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) amid the huge drop in milling prices of sugar. “Somebody is playing with the market, and an immediate intervention to curb the downtrend in sugar prices is very much needed,” Unifed president Manuel Lamata said …
Bonifacio’s activism lives!
By Herman M. Lagon Every country has a hero whose life has a lasting impact that spans centuries and connects the past and present with unwavering courage and moral convictions. One such person who stands tall is Gat Andres Bonifacio, a revolutionary whose spirit lives on 161 years after his birth. Even though the nature …
Advent gives us a new beginning
By Fr. Roy Cimagala It’s the season of Advent again and with it, we make another beginning of the liturgical year. If we truly understand the significance of the liturgy in our life, we know that we really should prepare ourselves seriously for this new beginning, having it clear in our mind what the ultimate …
Comelec-NIR: Peace situation in NegOr ‘good’
The peace and order situation in Negros Oriental is “good,” as there are no reports of intimidation or violence ahead of the May 2025 elections, the Commission on Elections in Negros Island Region (Comelec-NIR) said. Comelec-NIR Regional Director Lionel Marco Castillano said security personnel will augment forces during the 2025 polls in Negros Oriental, since …
DSWD to put up warehouses in W. Visayas
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is planning to set up a warehouse in every local government unit (LGU) in Western Visayas. The initiative aims to ensure prompt assistance to communities impacted by disasters, DSWD Regional Director Arwin Razo said at a press conference yesterday. “If they have a storage facility, we can …
Cases of violence against women in NegOr drop from Jan. to Oct.
The number of cases of violence against women (VAW) in Negros Oriental dropped in the first 10 months of 2024 due to government and private sector interventions and higher public awareness. The Women and Children’s Protection Desk (WCPD) of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) recorded a total of 369 VAW cases from January …
Public urged to participate in vote-counting machine demos
The Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) office in the Negros Island Region (NIR) is encouraging the public to take part in its roadshow caravan to learn about the new features of the automated vote-counting machines (ACMs) ahead of next year’s elections. The Comelec-NIR oversaw the arrival of the ACMs yesterday and promptly distributed them to various …
DOLE: Double pay for private sector workers on Bonifacio Day
Private sector workers who will report to work on Saturday, November 30, are entitled to receive 200 percent (double-pay) of their daily wage. In a labor advisory yesterday, Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma reminded employers to follow the pay rules for Bonifacio Day, a regular holiday. The DOLE said employees who report to work on the said …
NegOcc bows to P. Princesa in Batang Pinoy futsal
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negros Occidental suffered a stunning 3-1 defeat to Puerto Princesa in the boys’ Under-17 futsal finals of the Batang Pinoy National Championships at the Ramon V. Mitra Jr. Sports Complex in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. John Kenneth Eclevia completed a hat trick in the first half with goals in the ninth, sixth …