By JEN BAYLON The bidding for the Negros Occidental Bulk Water Supply Project has once again been postponed, now rescheduled for December 11. Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz II announced that the bidding, originally set for Friday, November 22, was extended following a request from the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center. The extension will allow bidders additional …
Monthly Archives: November 2024
Bacolod City explores ways to maximize use of economic highway
The Bacolod City government is exploring ways to maximize the use of the recently-opened multi-billion Bacolod-Negros Occidental Economic Highway (BANOCEH). Councilor Al Victor Espino, chairperson of the committee on traffic and transportation, said yesterday that the city council is awaiting the recommendations on the study of the Bacolod Traffic and Transportation Management Department (BTTMD) regarding …
MTRCB, Victorias City team up for responsible viewing advocacy
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has collaborated with Victorias City in Negros Occidental in advocating for “Responsableng Panonood” (responsible viewing) among its residents, in line with the administration’s “Bagong Pilipinas” campaign. On Sunday, November 17, the partnership was formalized through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between MTRCB Chairperson …
Negros Oriental inflation rate rose slightly in October —PSA
The inflation rate in Negros Oriental increased to two percent in October, up from 1.2 percent in September, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported. Chief Statistical Specialist of PSA-Negros Oriental, Ariel Fortuito, said in an interview that the uptick “was expected with the rise in the prices of fuel and other petroleum products.” “We have …
PCG reports no stranded passengers, cargoes in ports
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has reported no more stranded passengers in ports nationwide after Super Typhoon “Pepito” (international name Man-yi). In its maritime safety advisory as of yesterday noon, the PCG said these include passengers, vessels, rolling cargoes, and motor bancas. “All shipping and fishing operations will resume their normal operations,” it said. The …
‘Himamaylan 7,’ including pastor, acquitted of frustrated murder raps
The Kabankalan City Regional Trial Court Branch 61 has acquitted the “Himamaylan 7,” including a United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) pastor, of frustrated murder charges because of the failure of the prosecution to prove their guilt beyond reasonable doubt. In his decision promulgated on November 18, presiding judge Rodney Magbanua acquitted UCCP Pastor …
Bacolod Tay Tung rules NOPSSCEA volleyball
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts ruled the secondary and elementary girls division of the 44th Negros Occidental Private School Sports Cultural Educational Association (NOPSSCEA). The secondary girls Thunderbolts retained their championship after a 25-18, 21-25, 25-20, 25-16 domination over St. John’s Institute in the finals at the University of …
Negrense Cordero, NU stay undefeated in UAAP beach volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs, led by Negrense Honey Grace Cordero and Kat Epa, maintained their unbeaten slate in the UAAP Season 87 women’s beach volleyball tournament at the Sands SM By The Bay in Pasay City. Cordero and Epa registered their third win in as many games following a …
Knicks pull away for another win over Nets
Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 15 rebounds for the host New York Knicks, who pulled away in the second half for a 114-104 win over the Brooklyn Nets yesterday (Philippine time). Towns scored 14 points during a decisive third-quarter run to help the Knicks sweep a two-game home set against the Nets. New York …
PJ Washington shines, Mavericks stave off Thunder
PJ Washington had a season-high 27 points and a career-high 17 rebounds to lead the visiting Dallas Mavericks to a 121-119 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder yesterday (Philippine time). Kyrie Irving added 23 points as the Mavericks led for much of the game despite playing without Luka Doncic, who was out with a bruised …