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By CESAR JOLITO III Leaders of major sugar federations, millers, labor representatives, and members of the board of the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) convened at its office in Bacolod City to discuss pressing concerns and possible solutions to issues currently affecting the country’s sugar industry. The meeting brought together key stakeholders from across Luzon, Visayas …

The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) is heightening its alert on the possible increase in crimes against property as a result of rising fuel prices. “We are crafting action plans in case of domino effect. Looting, theft and robbery cases might increase. The Philippine National Police is preparing for that,” BCPO Director Colonel Eugene Rebadomia …

By CESAR JOLITO III The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported that prices of leading commodities in markets across Negros Occidental remain stable despite recent increases in global fuel prices. According to DTI-Negros Occidental Provincial Director Lynna Joy Cardinal, the agency has not monitored any significant price adjustments in essential goods, noting that supply …

By CESAR JOLITO III Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya has ordered the implementation of a four-day workweek in city government offices starting March 16, as part of efforts to reduce electricity and fuel consumption amid rising global oil prices linked to tensions in the Middle East. In his Executive Order No. 15, Gasataya directed city …

By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City government is pushing for a long-term and reliable solution to the city’s recurring water supply problems as a potential new investor has expressed interest in entering the local water sector. Mayor Greg Gasataya said the city is actively seeking a firm resolution to the water crisis, stressing the …

By CESAR JOLITO III A proposed measure in the House of Representatives seeks to expand the governing board of the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) to include representatives from sugar workers, agrarian reform beneficiaries and consumer groups in policymaking for the country’s sugar industry. House Bill No. 8376, filed by the Trade Union Congress of the …

By CESAR JOLITO III A youth-led environmental group has formally appealed to Bacolod City Lone District Representative Alfredo Abelardo Benitez to address concerns over the proposed waste-to-energy (WTE) project in the city after claiming that the city government has yet to respond to calls for transparency on the matter. In a letter dated Monday, March …

By CESAR JOLITO III Consumer advocacy groups in Negros are urging the government and the public to adopt stronger energy conservation measures as rising global oil prices threaten to drive up electricity costs and the overall cost of living. The Alliance of Concerned Consumers in Electricity and Social Services (ACCESS) has joined forces with Power …

By CESAR JOLITO III The Police Regional Office in the Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) is encouraging qualified individuals to consider a career in law enforcement as it prepares for its upcoming recruitment cycle. In a statement, PRO-NIR called on service-oriented and dedicated individuals to apply and become part of the police force, emphasizing the opportunity …

By CESAR JOLITO III Hog raisers in Negros Occidental are raising concerns over the impact of rising fuel prices, warning that continued increases could significantly drive up production costs and eventually affect pork prices in local markets. Ric Lauron, president of the Alliance of Hog Raisers Association of Negros Occidental (AHRANO), discussed during their recent …