By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Planters groups fear that sugar prices will drop uncontrollably after the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) recently approved Sugar Order No. 6 (SO6) which would allow the importation of 440,000 metric tons (MT) of sugar. In a joint statement signed by the National Federation of Sugarcane Planters (NFSP) and Panay …
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Panaad sa Negros launch eyed on March 1
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson revealed that they target to launch this year’s Panaad sa Negros Festival on March 1, more than a month before the actual festivities set from April 17 to 23. Lacson said the launching on the said date would be enough time for them …
No advice yet on HFMD outbreak
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga There is no recommendation yet for an outbreak to be declared in Negros Occidental after the Provincial Health Office (PHO) recorded a 6,300 percent increase in the cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD). Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said yesterday he received a message from PHO that the …
Bacolod blaze hits 31 homes, leaves P155-K damage
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Around 21 houses were destroyed while 10 were damaged in a fire at Purok Magti-ayon in Bacolod City’s Barangay 10 yesterday. Fire Chief Inspector Rodel Legaspi of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Bacolod said the damage due to the fire was pegged at P155,000. Legaspi said they …
Quo warranto vs. NegOr guv junked
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Supreme Court (SC) junked the quo warranto petition filed by former Negros Oriental Governor Pryde Henry Teves against Governor Roel Ragay Degamo, in its decision on Tuesday, February 14. It can be recalled in May of last year that Teves was declared the winner of the National and …
Labor group slams ‘corruption’ in 450-K MT sugar importation
By Mae Singuay Local labor group Save The Sugar Industry Movement (SAVE-SIM) condemned the alleged corruption in the importation of 450,000 metric tons (MT) of refined sugar. “We call on the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) and other regulatory agencies of the government to investigate the alleged corruption, to prevent the pillage of the sugar …
Protect your livestock, NegOcc PVO reminds
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Livestock owners in Negros Occidental were reminded to take precautionary measures to protect their livestock as another round of rainy weather was forecasted in the next few days. In an advisory issued by the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) on its official Facebook page, they advised raisers that the cold …
Ex-treasurer in ‘stolen’ funds explains side
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The former treasurer of Negros Occidental’s Isabela town responded to the show cause order issued by the Provincial Legal Office (PLO) in connection to the allegedly stolen P7 million of cash and checks owned by the municipal government last month. PLO head Atty. Alberto Nellas, Jr. said former municipal …
On the threat of avian influenza in negros occidental: ‘We can’t take chances’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said yesterday the provincial government cannot take any chances due to the threat posed by avian influenza or bird flu in the province. This comes after Victorias City Mayor Javier Miguel “Javi” Benitez aired his sentiments over the disposal of P1.4 million worth of …
Lacson awaits advice to declare HFMD outbreak
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson is set to declare an outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) in the province after a 6,300 percent increase in cases was reported this year. Lacson said he is currently awaiting the recommendation from the Provincial Health Office (PHO). “[A] 6,300 percent …