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Mayor Javier Miguel “Javi” Benitez led the groundbreaking for three new projects in Victorias City, Negros Occidental, on Tuesday, April 15.The three projects are the new Victorias City motorpool and two child development centers, a press release from Victorias City said.The motorpool will rise at Hda. Ofelia in Barangay XIV.The facility is designed to provide ample space for the maintenance, repair, and storage of city vehicles — ultimately improving the efficiency of fleet operations and meeting the growing transport and logistical needs of Victorias, the press release said.Benitez, in his message, explained that he recognized the long-overdue need for a new motorpool to enable the city to procure additional service vehicles to address various operational requirements....

Thirty-three graduating electrical engineering students from STI West Negros University recently visited the facilities of Negros Electric and Power Corp. as part of their industry immersion programThe visit on April 10 provided students with valuable real-world insights into the operations of a major power distribution company, a press release from Negros Power said.Engr. Leomel H. Tambanillo, Negros Power Assistant Vice President for Business and Operations, welcomed the students and emphasized the company's commitment to supporting future generations of engineers."We are honored to welcome future engineers to Negros Power…It's part of our advocacy to inspire and educate the next generation of professionals who will play vital roles in building a more efficient, reliable, and...

CHMSU President Norberto Mangulabnan (third from left), IPMO Director Armando Reosura, and TBI Manager Maria Genessa Zapanda receive the Platinum Cluster Award from the officials of Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines during the Innovation and Technology Support Office (ITSO) President's Summit.*Carlos Hilado Memorial State University received the Platinum Cluster Award 2024 from the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines during the Innovation and Technology Support Office (ITSO) President's Summit at the Sequoia Hotel in Parañaque City on Thursday, April 10.The Platinum Cluster Award is IPOPHL's highest distinction for innovation offices.It honors exceptional performance in key milestones such as conducting foundation courses, conducting patent searches, ...

A bigtime fuel price rollback is expected for Holy Week.The per liter price drop for gasoline is expected to be P3.30 to P4, diesel -P2.90 to P3.40, and kerosene - P3.40 to P3.75.The final price adjustments for the rollback on Tuesday, Feb. 14, will be announced on Monday.*

Negros Power successfully completed scheduled preventive maintenance at its Mt. View Substation in Brgy. Mandalagan, on Sunday, April 13.The maintenance, which involved replacing over 100 insulators and addressing critical hotspot repairs, ensured the substation's optimal condition and minimized the risk of unexpected outages, a press release from the firm said.The maintenance activity, which began at 6 a.m. and concluded by noon, required a temporary power interruption in areas connected to the substation, it said.Despite the inconvenience, residents appreciated the company's proactive approach to maintaining a reliable power supply, the press release said."I understand the inconvenience of a temporary power interruption, and seeing how committed the team was - even under ...