By Mae Singuay Abang Lingkod party-list representative Stephen Paduano disclosed that he will oppose the franchise renewal application of Central Negros Electric Cooperative (Ceneco) if it fails to have a joint venture agreement (JVA) with a financially-capable private distribution utility. Paduano said Ceneco is already bleeding and has no financial capability to improve its services …
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‘Long-awaited solution’; Local raisers hope anti-ASF vaxx will get FDA approval
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Hog raisers in Negros Occidental hope the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will issue a certificate of product registration for the Vietnamese-made Avac vaccine, which has proven effective in producing antibodies against African swine fever (ASF) among hogs. Ric Lauron, president of the Alliance of Hog Raisers Association of Negros Occidental, said …
ASF hits Victorias: 9 cases detected, 2nd NegOcc LGU to confirm hog illness
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Nine cases of African swine fever (ASF) have been detected in Negros Occidental’s Victorias City, Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez confirmed yesterday. Victorias is the second local government unit (LGU) in the province to have confirmed cases of the highly contagious hog disease, following the first recorded case in Pulupandan town …
‘The best choice’; MORE Power-Ceneco JVA to benefit power consumers
By Mae Singuay The chair of Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod’s (SP) committee on energy and public utilities said the joint venture agreement (JVA) between Central Negros Electric Cooperative (Ceneco) and Primelectric Holdings, Inc. is the “best choice.” Committee chair, Claudio Jesus Puentevella said, during Primelectric’s JVA presentation led by its president and chief executive officer Roel Castro …
‘For better service’: MORE Power inks JVA with Ceneco, local execs show support
By Mae Singuay “This is more than anything. It is really to deliver better service for the consumers.” Those were the words of Roel Castro, president of Primelectric Holdings Inc., a sister company of MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power), during the signing of a joint venture agreement (JVA) with Central Negros Electric …
Isolation first; Raisers group favors 15-day isolation protocol for ASF-infected hogs
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A local hog raisers group in Negros Occidental favors the decision of the provincial government to impose a 15-day isolation protocol for pigs suspected of being infected by African swine fever (ASF) before culling. Ric Lauron, president of the Alliance of Hog Raisers Association of Negros Occidental (AHRANO), said lots of hog raisers …
‘Harsh’ penalties eyed; Capitol mulls amending ASF ordinance, imposing fines vs. violators
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Harsh penalties await individuals who would violate biosecurity measures against the spread of swine diseases in Negros Occidental if an existing provincial ordinance is amended by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan. This comes amid concerns over the spread of hog illnesses in the province, such as hog cholera and African swine fever (ASF). Vice …
ASF or not? Capitol awaits confirmation on suspected Pulupandan ASF case
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental provincial government will wait for confirmatory test results from the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) following the detection of African swine fever (ASF) in Pulupandan town. The Department of Agriculture in Western Visayas (DA-6) has already confirmed the case, which became the province’s first ASF case reported …
15 NegOcc LGUs, Bacolod cancel classes due to bad weather
Fifteen local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental and capital Bacolod City suspended classes at all levels yesterday due to heavy rains caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon. The Negros Occidental Command Center said LGUs that canceled classes as of noon yesterday include the cities of Himamaylan, Kabankalan, Silay, Sipalay, and Talisay; and the towns of …
ASF hurts hog supplies: Hog illness affects NegOcc outbound shipments
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Hog buyers outside Negros Occidental have canceled out their orders amid the threat brought by hog cholera in the province and African swine fever (ASF) in Bacolod City. Provincial administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz confirmed the reports from several local hog raisers and sellers that ferry vessels have refused to ship …