The Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) will be conducting maintenance activity on Sunday, March 11, which will impact consumers connected to Murcia Feeder 2. Schedule: Sunday (March 11) from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Reasons: Continuation of the conversion of a 51-span V-phase primary line to a 51-span 3-phase primary line from …
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Antique governor rallies women to be active drivers of change
By Vicente W. Villavert The opening program of the Women’s Month celebration in Antique was ushered in by the launching of “One Billion Rising” at the Evelio B. Javier Freedom Park here led by Gov. Rhodora J. Cadiao as she called the women sector to be active drivers of change. One Billion Rising is an …
P13.7–M allotted for supplemental feeding of day care pupils
By Perla Lena The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has allotted PHP13.7 million for the implementation of the 8th cycle of the Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) in Iloilo City this year. The Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) in its regular session on Tuesday authorized Mayor Jose S. Espinosa III to sign an agreement with …
Governor: ‘Bigas ng masa’ will increase rice production
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following a recent decision by the Department of Agriculture selecting Negros Occidental as the pilot area for the rural “bigas ng masa” program, Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. lauded the decision, saying it would help the province produce more rice than what is typically consumed by next year. …
More support for Negrense coconut farmers sought
An award-winning coconut farmer-producer in Negros Occidental stressed the need for more government support to farmers to expand the country’s coconut sugar industry. Antonio Jesus Orbida, executive director of PeacePond Farmers Association based in Binalbagan, Negros Occidental, said over the weekend that coco sugar production in Negros is still minimal due to several factors. Orbida, …
Small town lottery firm hosts ‘Hampangan’ for Talisay City elementary school students
Small town lottery firm Super Lucky Beagler, Inc. (SLBI) recently hosted their Traveling Hampangan, an event featuring a playground and snacks for local children, in Barangay Cabatangan in Talisay City. Over 365 students of Cabatangan Elementary School took part in the event. SLBI Director Dino Jalandoni discussed the positive impact of the program. “[‘Hampangan’] allows …
Taiwanese university offers scholarships for local students
Nanhua University in Taiwan recently offered scholarships to three recipients of the Negros Occidental Scholarship Program (NOSP), which covers post-graduate studies over the course of two years and one month. The three recipients are graduates of Murcia’s Catholic Ming Yuan College, Inc. (CMYC), including Chrecel Mae Lasquite, Cheska Aujero, and Marilyn Aldamar. The total scholarship …
Bacolod City barangays receive medical equipment
All 61 Bacolod City barangays were provided with medical equipment earlier this week, including a nebulizer, weighing scale, and height board, during a turnover ceremony at the Bacolod City Government Center. According to Bacolod City Councilor Em Ang, who led the distribution ceremony, the equipment will “boost the respective health centers” capability to properly implement, …
Bacolod City kicks off Women’s Month observance
The Women’s Month observance in Bacolod City began earlier this week during a flag-raising ceremony at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC). City Administrator John Orola outlined the schedule events for the observance, including seminars for fathers, self-defense training, a medical mission, skills training, among other activities. In addition, a Women’s Congress will be held …
Resettlement projects planned across the third district
Housing officers from across the Negros Occidental third congressional district recently met with officials from the National Housing Authority (NHA) to discuss resettlement site projects intended for informal settler families. Acting NHA-Bacolod Principal Engineer Liezl Miquit discussed programs offered by the agency, including the Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) and the District Housing Program. During an …