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May292025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments
Albee denies psychological, economic abuse vs. wife

Albee denies psychological, economic abuse vs. wife

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Bacolod Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez and Dominique Lopez-Benitez.*Bacolod Mayor Alfredo Abelardo "Albee" Benitez on Thursday, May 29, denied alleged economic and psychological abuse allegations hurled against him by his estranged wife, Dominique Lopez-Benitez.“Mayor Alfredo Abelardo "Albee" Benitez firmly denies the baseless and retaliatory allegations made against him by his estranged spouse under Republic Act No. 9262, or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act, for alleged economic and psychological abuse,” a press release issued by his lawyer Peter Sanchez said on Thursday evening, May 29.The VAWC case was filed shortly after the Bacolod mayor initiated annulment proceedings in 2024, raising serious doubts about the complainant's motives, said Sanchez, in ...
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May292025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments
More NegOcc scholars graduate from college in Australia

More NegOcc scholars graduate from college in Australia

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Five more scholars from Negros Occidental graduated from a globally recognized two-year Early Childhood Education and Care Program at Alana Kaye College in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, on Thursday, May 29.The five Negrense graduates are Kristine Irish G. Esclares of Victorias City, Artmarie J. Getonzo and Riva May D. Manuel of Sipalay City, Chloe Napaton of Moises Padilla, and Pamela Joie T. Sobrebiga of Binalbagan.They were among students from 25 countries who completed the rigorous competency-based course designed to equip future educators with globally aligned skills and knowledge, a press release from the Negros Occidental provincial government said.Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose V. Lacson was among speakers during the graduation rites attended by Alana A...
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May292025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments
Private utilities lead way in maintaining lower power rates in WV, Negros Island

Private utilities lead way in maintaining lower power rates in WV, Negros Island

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IEMOP President and CEO Atty. Richard Nethercott and MORE Power/Negros Power/Bohol Light President and CEO Roel Castro discuss the future of energy at the Power Outlook Forum in Iloilo City.* In a positive development for power consumers in Western Visayas and Negros Island, private electric distribution utilities under the leadership of billionaire businessman Enrique Razon Jr. continue to offer the most competitive electricity rates in the region, outpacing the rates charged by electric cooperatives.For over five years, MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) — the exclusive electricity distribution utility in Iloilo City — has consistently maintained the lowest residential power rates in Panay Island and Guimaras. This May, MORE Power’s residential rate stands at P11.1...
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May272025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments
Chicken Inasal Festival sales hit P2.4 million despite rain

Chicken Inasal Festival sales hit P2.4 million despite rain

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A Barangay Mansilingan performer in the arena dance competition.*Ronnie Baldonado photoThe Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival (BCIF) 2025 surpassed expectations with an income of P2.4 million over five days - out performing its 2023 and 2024 figures of P1.9 million and P1.8 million, respectively, despite the rain.Held from May 21 to 25, this year’s festival showcased Bacolod’s globally recognized chicken inasal through a series of flavorful and festive activities at The Upper East by Megaworld, SM City Manokan Country, and Ayala Malls Capitol Central, a press release from the Bacolod City Tourism Office said Tuesday, May 27.One of the most anticipated highlights was the BCIF Arena Dance Competition, where seven barangays competed. The 1st place winner was Barangay Mansilingan, whi...
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May72025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments
Globe works with DENR, LGU volunteers for Boracay beach clean-up

Globe works with DENR, LGU volunteers for Boracay beach clean-up

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In line with its continued commitment to environmental sustainability and community partnerships, Globe participated in Boracay’s conservation efforts through a beach clean-up drive at Barangay Balabag, Malay, on  Saturday, May 3.Over 80 volunteers from Globe, Barangay Balabag, Department of Environment and National Resources (DENR), and Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) rolled up their sleeves to take part in the effort by contributing time and energy to ensure Boracay’s beaches remain clean, vibrant, and welcoming for all, a press release from Globe. Volunteers were able to collect 15  sacks of waste from the beach, composed mostly of plastic, that can cause harm to marine animals, pollute coastal waters, and destroy the marine ecosystem in...
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May52025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments
2 patay sang mabunggo ang isa ka truck sa pick up sa airport road

2 patay sang mabunggo ang isa ka truck sa pick up sa airport road

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Napatay ang duha ka sakay sang pick up, matapos nga nabungguan sang tractor head prostate truck sa Bacolod-Silay Airport road sakop sang Hacienda Tibay Lopez, Barangay Efigenio Lizares, Talisay City, Sabado sang gab-i.Napatay sa ospital ang driver sang pick up nga si Nilo Epanto, Domingo sang aga, kag gindeklarar naman nga dead on arrival sa ospital ang pasahero nga si Ronjun Caballero.Ginabulong pa sa ospital ang isa ka sakay sang pick up nga si Paul Simon Puertillano.Yara man sa ospital ang driver sang truck nga si Galy Antipatian.Suno kay Police Major Rhazl Jim Jocson, Deputy Chief sang Talisay City PNP, padulong sa Bacolod ang truck nga wala sang karga, samtang ang pick-up naman ang naga dalagan pa Silay.Sa imbestigasyon sang PNP, nag-overtake ang tr...
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