By Mae Singuay A resolution was passed by the Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod urging city residents to reduce pollution this Christmas season. In the resolution, Councilor Em Ang said Christmas is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the Philippines. The yuletide is also the biggest season for retail and commercial activities that generate unnecessary …
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Negros Occidental power rates decrease in December
Residential power rates in Negros Occidental decreased in December due to a lower price in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM), the venue for trading electricity as a commodity in the country. The Northern Negros Electric Cooperative (Noneco) reported a reduction of P1.3139 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) to only P11.8995 per kWh in December from …
Prices of live hogs drop in Negros Occidental
Prices of live pigs in auction markets in Negros Occidental have decreased as hog raisers cannot ship out supply since the province is no longer certified and recognized free from African swine fever (ASF). As of yesterday, the liveweight price of pigs is at P180 per kilogram from the previous P205, based on the …
NegOcc district hospitals on ‘code white’ for holidays
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga District hospitals in Negros Occidental have been placed under “code white” status for the holidays. Dr. Mary Ann Maestral, chief of the Teresita L. Jalandoni Provincial Hospital in Silay City, said the preparations of the hospital operations department have already been initiated since last month. Maestral said hospital personnel …
Boost visibility in areas of convergence, BCPO urged
By Mae Singuay The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) is urging the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) to increase police visibility in areas of convergence in the city, especially at night, to ensure a safe holiday celebration. The SP passed a resolution, requesting the BCPO to boost police visibility in Bacolod Baywalk, city public plaza, the …
Bidding for NegOcc bulk water project set early next year
The Negros Occidental provincial government is on track for the scheduled bidding of the proposed P1.2-billion bulk water supply project in the first quarter of next year. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said yesterday there is continued interest from potential investors. “As scheduled, we will have our bidding [in the] first quarter next year. Last …
Lacson: Number of drug-positive Capitol employees not alarming
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said yesterday that the number of drug-positive employees in the provincial government is not yet alarming. Around 2,300 employees underwent drug tests earlier this month, which yielded 20 drug-positive results — 19 positive for shabu, and one for marijuana. Meanwhile, 16 employees had …
Pay taxes early to get discounts, Bacolodnons told
By Mae Singuay The Bacolod City Treasurer’s Office is encouraging taxpayers for real properties and business permits to pay in advance to get discounts. City Treasurer Arlene Memoria said taxpayers could avail of a 20 percent discount if they pay taxes until December 30 for Tax Year 2024, while prompt payment between January 1 and …
Troops in Negros, Panay told to be mindful of own security
Troops of the Philippine Army under the 3rd Infantry Division (ID) have been reminded to be always on alert while on travel during the Christmas break. “As you embark on Christmas leave, I urge everyone to be always mindful of your security and actions. We have learned from past memos and directives that our adversary, …
Capitol to pay Bacolod hotel P12-M for demolition
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental provincial government will be paying the owners of a hotel in Bacolod City over the demolition of its fourth floor in 1994. Provincial administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz said the provincial government will pay P12 million in damages to Sugarland Hotel, as the Supreme Court (SC) cited …