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Jun212026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Training on natural concoction development conducted for indigenous people, community organizations

A two-day training workshop on natural concoction development and a practical demonstration under the project title “Entrepreneurial Support and Value Formation for Vulnerable Areas, Indigenous People and Community-Based Organizations” was recently conducted in Barangay Puey, Sagay City, Negros Occidental. The activity was facilitated by the Tugdo Team serving as resource persons and initiated by the Association of Negros Producers (ANP), in partnership with the 79th Infantry Battalion, Sagay City government, and Barangay Puey headed by Punong Barangay JR Cobrado. During the first day, participants were oriented on the theoretical aspects, benefits, and proper preparation of natural concoctions — safe, organic solutions suitable for agricultural use, household appl...

Jun182026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Cebu Pacific statement on traveling with musical instruments and special baggage

Press Release, Top Stories

We would like to remind passengers traveling with musical instruments that those exceeding the standard hand-carry size allowance may be accommodated through CEB Special Baggage. Passengers may purchase CEB Special Baggage during the booking process via the Cebu Pacific mobile app. To help protect musical instruments during transport, checked-in instruments must be packed in hard-shell cases. Instruments placed in soft cases or gig bags cannot be accepted for check-in, as these do not provide sufficient protection against damage. Aside from musical instruments, other items such as sports equipment, surfboards, religious items, and balikbayan boxes may also be checked-in through CEB Special Baggage. More information on CEB Special Ba...

Jun172026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

P45M fire station to rise at Megaworld’s The Upper East

Community

Property giant Megaworld is allocating more than 2,000 square meters of land within its 34-hectare The Upper East township to the Bacolod Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (BFCCCII) for the construction of the city’s P45-million two-story fire station.The modern facility will rise at the corner of Burgos Street and Cornell Loop and is expected to strengthen emergency response capabilities within The Upper East and nearby communities to further support Bacolod City's continued growth and urban development. a press release from Megaworld said Wednesday, June 17."We believe that building sustainable townships also entails investing in infrastructure andessential services that enable communities to thrive, remain resilient, and stay protected. This initia...

Jun172026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

GCash Parent Mynt Authorizes Filing for Potential Initial Public Offering on Philippine Stock Exchange

Business, Press Release

Mynt, Inc. (“Mynt” or the “Company”), the fintech pioneer behind the Philippines’ number one finance superapp GCash, today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) and shareholders have authorized the Company’s filing of a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and a listing application with the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) in connection with a potential initial public offering (IPO), with the following terms:‍The offer will be equivalent to 12.0% of Mynt’s total outstanding capital stock post-IPO ("Firm Shares"), with each common share having a par value of P0.03 per common share.Firm Shares will consist of both primary and secondary offers.‍This same information has been disclosed by Globe Telecom, Inc. in ac...

Jun162026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Chiz prefers non-tax revenue options over new taxes to boost gov’t coffers

Press Release

Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has maintained that the national government should consider non‑tax revenue options, including the bidding out of exploration and production agreements over the country’s indigenous coal resources. The veteran legislator made the statement as economic managers continue to study ways to strengthen revenue generation to sustain social protection programs, energy transition efforts, and long‑term fiscal stability. He said this approach on indigenous resources could help generate additional funds while supporting ongoing fiscal and development priorities.To date, several tax proposals remain under review as part of the government’s broader fiscal strategy. Among the measures being examined are adjustments to excise taxes on sweetened beverages a...

Jun152026 by Nanette GuadalquiverNo Comments

7.9K farmers in 2 Negros Occidental LGUs get cash aid from PAFF

Community

Farmers in Bago City and the neighboring Pulupandan town in Negros Occidental receive the cash aid from the Presidential Assistance for Farmers and Fisherfolk Program at the Manuel Y. Torres Memorial Coliseum and Cultural Center in Bago City on June 11.* Bago City PIO photoSome 7,947 farmers in Bago City and Pulupandan in Negros Occidental have received cash aid under the Presidential Assistance for Farmers and Fisherfolk (PAFF) program, data from the Department of Agriculture-Negros Island Region (DA-NIR) showed.Among the beneficiaries are rice farmers Emalyn Morales of Barangay Busay and Jerson Esparas of Barangay Napoles, who welcomed the financial assistance of PHP2,325 each that they can use for their household expenses.“I’m really thankful for being one of the recipients....

Jun152026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Cadiz celebrates ‘Super Lola’

Community

Lola Maria Magbanua, 101, and her great granddaughter, Kisshia Guen.* Cadiz City PIO photoCadiz City recently celebrated another "Super Lola" as it honored its newest centenarian, Maria Lumampao-Magbanua of Purok ILCO, Barangay Caduha-an, who turned 101 years old on January 20. Lola Maria joins the ranks of the city's oldest residents, including 103-year-old Estelita "Lola Tiling" Alimpolos of Barangay Sicaba, a press release from Cadiz City said Monday, June 15.The city also fondly remembers the late Visitacion Victorama Contenido of Purok Awa, Barangay Zone 6, who passed away in February at the age of 109.Born on Jan. 20, 1925, to Cayetano Lumampao and Julian Laurente, Lola Maria was "treated like a princess” by her husband, Felizardo Magbanua Sr., ...

Jun152026 by Nanette GuadalquiverNo Comments

P95-M bridge project to boost transport access in upland Sagay

Community

Department of Agriculture-Negros Island Region Director Jose Albert Barrogo (seated, 2nd from left) and Sagay City Mayor Leo Rafael Cueva (standing, center) during the approval of the implementation of the PHP95.02-million Pacul Bridge Project on June 8*The proposed construction of the PHP95-million Pacul Bridge under the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) is seen to improve transportation and access to markets for farmers and residents in the upland villages of Sagay City, Negros Occidental.DA-Negros Island Region Director Jose Albert Barrogo said on Monday the project approval has been submitted to the National Project Coordination Office and is awaiting the issuance of the No Objection Letter 1 to allow the proponent local government unit to...

Jun112026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

New Online Restaurant Directory Invites Bacolod Food Businesses

Press Release

Bacolod City, Philippines – RestaurantsInBacolod.com, the first online directory dedicated toMetro Bacolod's dining scene, is inviting restaurants, cafés and other food establishments in Bacolod, Talisay and Silay, to join the platform ahead of its official launch on June 15.The website aims to become a essential guide for residents and visitors looking for places to eatin Bacolod, while helping local food businesses increase their online visibility and reach morecustomers.The directory will feature restaurant profiles that may include menus, photos, contactinformation, business hours, social media links, and location details, making it easier forcustomers to discover and connect with local establishments."We want to create a single destination where peo...

Jun112026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Globe deploys satellite-to-mobile connectivity in Mindanao for disaster response

Press Release

Free data and messaging to all customers in the affected regionsGlobe in partnership with Starlink deployed its satellite-to-mobile service in South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Sarangani following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck the said provinces. Globe deployed the service to support emergency communications and disaster response in the badly hit areas upon approval of its demo permit from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC). The deployment marks Globe's first use of Starlink’s satellite-to-mobile technology for disaster and emergency response in the Philippines. Over 700,000 Globe and TM customers stand to benefit from the deployment, providing them with messaging through WhatsApp and SMS at a time when it is needed most. Globe will o...