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Dec22025 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

SRA: Japanese technology transfer increases sugarcane yield by 20.8%

The Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya and SRA Administrator Paul Azcona ride a deep planting machine at a demo farm in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City.*The deep planting technology transfer from Japan has shown an increase in sugarcane yield by 20.8 percent from the average yield of 63.92 tons per hectare for manual planting to 77.23 tons per hectare, Sugar Regulatory Administrator Paul Azona said on Monday, Dec. 1.This is equivalent to 28.2 bags of sugar or an increase in income of P68,215 per hectare, according to a study implemented by SRA in collaboration with the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural (JIRCAS), he said.Azcona and Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya rode a deep planting machine at a demo farm in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City, which they...

Nov292025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Globe strengthens on-ground response as Bacolod broadband restoration continues

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Globe is speeding up efforts to restore broadband services in Bacolod after Typhoon Tino damaged fiber lines and electrical posts across the city.Staying true to its Alagang Globe commitment, the company is prioritizing customers’ needs as teams work round the clock to bring connectivity back to homes.While the main network systems are operational, much of the impact remains in the lines that connect directly to homes, which took the heaviest hit during the storm. Globe teams continue to work across affected barangays with the support of LGUs and power partners to safely access and repair damaged routes, Globe said in a press release on Friday, Nov. 29.“We’re moving quickly to bring services back,” said Adonis Evangelista, Head of VisMin Broadband Field Operations at Globe. “...

Nov282025 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Typhoons damage to NegOcc agri P1B, alternative livelihoods for farmers sought

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Boulders and volcanic debris hit farmlands in La Castellana.* Richard Malihan photoThe Department of Agriculture is seeking alternative livelihoods for farmers in Negros Occidental whose fields were destroyed by recent typhoons that caused over P1 billion in agricultural damage, an official reported Friday, Nov. 28.DA Negros Island Region director Jose Albert Barrogo said some farms in La Carlota City and La Castellana have been totally devastated and can no longer be used for farming.The floods caused by the typhoons washed down large boulders and volcanic debris from the slopes of Mt. Kanlaon, which have covered farm lands, Barrogo said.Barrogo said he submitted a proposal to the DA head office for alternative livelihoods for the affected farmers.The proposal is for ...

Nov282025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

CHO steps up drive vs. leptospirosis, nine deaths recorded in Bacolod

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The City Health Office has intensified its campaign to combat leptospirosis following the Tropical Depression Verbena flash floods that hit Bacolod City.The citywide distribution of free doxycycline and azithromycin, which began during Bagyong Tino, has been expanded due to the widespread exposure of residents to floodwater, the Bacolod City Communications Office said on Friday, Nov. 28.Wading in floodwater can cause leptospirosis because the Leptospira bacteria, shed in the urine of infected animals like rats, can easily enter the body through tiny, unnoticeable cuts and abrasions in the skin or through mucous membranes.Mayor Greg Gasataya has directed the CHO to sustain and broaden the prophylaxis initiative after Verbena submerged 33 barangays, compelling thousands of reside...

Nov282025 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Cargo vessel runs aground off Cadiz due to strong current

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A cargo vessel carrying 360 metric tons of coal ran aground off Cadiz City, Negros Occidental, on Thursday morning, Nov. 27.The Coast Guard Sub-Station in Cadiz said it received the report at 6:45 a.m. from Joyvill Tangpus, captain of the Landing Craft Transport (LCT) vessel named “The Chairman” of Techmarine Logistics Inc.The Philippine Coast Guard District Southern Visayas reported that the vessel drifted into shallow waters while maneuvering to dock at the Cadiz Commercial Port.The ship’s captain told authorities that strong currents pushed the vessel toward a sandy seabed, causing it to run aground.Coast Guard personnel immediately proceeded to the area and secured the vessel for further evaluation.The Philippine Ports Authority in Cadiz was also notified about the ...

Nov282025 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

2 die in motorcycle crashes

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The accident in Silay City* photo courtesy of Paul Vincent CasipeTwo men died in motorcycle crashes in Negros Occidental on Thursday, Nov. 27.The first incident happened at about around 7 a.m. at the national highway in Brgy. Vista Alegre, Ilog, where motorcycle driver “Noni”, 63, was fatally injured.Police said he was driving a red Kawasaki Bajaj motorcycle with a sidecar and was heading north when he made a left turn along the highway.The maneuver brought his motorcycle into the path of a Toyota Innova traveling in the same direction.The vehicle, driven by “Nomar,” 45, of Sipalay City, struck the motorcycle’s sidecar.Responders brought the victim to the Lorenzo D. Zayco District Hospital in Kabankalan City, but he was declared dead on arrival at 7:52 a.m.Both ...

Nov282025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Most MPadilla schools to resume face-to-face classes starting Dec. 1

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The typhoon-hit ose Pepito Montilla Garcia Sr. National High School in Moises Padilla.* Joel de Vera Sr. photoThe local government of Moises Padilla is adopting the learning delivery modalities of the Department of Education (DepEd) for all its public schools starting Monday, December 1.Face-to-face classes in majority of schools will resume following the lifting of the temporary suspension imposed due to the impact of Tropical Depression Verbena, Mayor Ella Celestina Garcia-Yulo said.Through Executive Order No. 252, Series of 2025, Garcia-Yulo formally approved the learning schedule submitted by DepEd Public Schools District Supervisor Gideon G. Panganiban, a press release from the town said Friday.The lifting of class suspension (EO 250) was based on the latest PAGASA rep...

Nov282025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Local Price Coordinating Council inspects grocery stores, markets

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The market inspection on Friday*Members of the Local Price Coordinating Council (LPCC) inspected several grocery stores, the Burgos Public Market, and Central Market on Friday, Nov. 28, to ensure compliance with the Automatic Price Control (APC) following the declaration of a state of calamity in Bacolod City.The LPCC is headed by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) with representatives from various Bacolod City government offices, a press released from the Bacolod City Communications Office said.DTI personnel who participated in the inspection included Senior Trade and Industry Development Specialist Kenneth Villarosa and Monitoring Officers Madel Rose Tapang and Glyza Gutang.Mayor Greg Gasataya earlier signed the Automatic Price Control order together with DTI–...

Nov282025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Never lose a point: Globe Rewards go forever

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Globe is unlocking a lifetime of value for its most valued customers with the launch of Rewards Forever, a new benefit that ensures no expiry for Rewards points earned by Globe Postpaid customers on the All-New GPlan PLUS and all Globe Platinum subscribers.With Rewards Forever, customers can earn and redeem points without worrying about expiration as long as they remain on an eligible plan. This game-changing perk reflects Globe’s commitment to providing clear, purpose-driven technology and services that simplify life and empower customers to maximize every peso spent.“At Globe, we know that freedom comes from having control and flexibility,” said Jo Anne Illescas-Pique, Globe Postpaid Head. “Rewards Forever allows our Postpaid and Platinum customers to enjoy their points on their ...

Nov272025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Terra Madre ‘overwhelming success’, earns P46.5M in sales

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The inaugural Terra Madre Asia and Pacific (TMAP) 2025, held at the Provincial Capitol Lagoonand Park in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, from November 19 to 23, was an “overwhelming success,” organizers announced Thursday, Nov. 27.The first-ever edition of the largest sustainable gastronomy event in the Asia-Pacific region drew 2,500 delegates from around the world and an estimated 75,000 visitors, generating a total of P46.5 million in event-related sales, TMAP 2025 Executive Director Reena Gamboa said.The figures are based on consolidated reports of actual sales over the five-day period.The total sales of P46,586,200 came from major events like the Street Food Exhibition, Restaurant and Bar Takeovers, Slow Food Travel, Taste Workshops, and donations ...