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Food security is among the priority development thrusts of Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Kiko Benitez for the third district of Negros Occidental and the proposal of the Technological University of the Philippines-Visayas (TUPV) focusing on micro-farming through aquaponics offers positive potential for both urban and rural communities.Benitez recently visited the demo farm developed by TUPV in Talisay City where Director Eric Malooy showcased a single mini farm-set-up using aquaponics technology with lettuce, pepper, tomatoes and tilapia ready for harvesting.The project that will pool the efforts and resources of TUPV, the Third Congressional District Office, Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation and IF Green Technologies targets the development of a sustainable business model for food secu...

The Social Security System (SSS) has added employer registration and submission of the initial list of employees as among the online transactions available in the National Government-initiated Central Business Portal (CBP) project.CBP, which was launched on January 28 in accordance with Republic Act 11032 or the Ease in Doing Business and Efficient Delivery of Government Services Act, aims to promote effective service delivery and transparency in the government by streamlining the registration of a business, renewal of permits, and other related activities through online transactions."As one of the agencies involved in business registration, we welcome this government initiative since this will provide entrepreneurs a one-stop online shop where they can conveniently apply and submi...

Wala Usik photosA local non-government organization is promoting the "Wala Usik Economy" and developing business innovations to reduce waste in the cities of Bacolod and Talisay, Negros Occidental, Philippines, funded under the "Rethinking Plastics – Circular Economy Solutions to Marine Litter" project."Wala Usik," a native phrase meaning "nothing is wasted," adapts the principles of zero-waste and circular economy in the local context. This project builds on the pioneering work of the Philippine Reef and Rainforest Conservation Foundation Inc. (PRRCFI) which in 2019 piloted Bacolod’s first zero-waste cafe and partnered with 8 other sari-sari stores across Negros Island to prototype micro-refilling stations.PRRCFI will further iterate a strong business case for Wala Usik, with ...

Capitol photoA total of P1.7 million was released for the stipends of 998 Project FREE (Flagships to Reach Educational Excellence) Paglaum teacher-scholars (Batch 2) of the Negros Occidental provincial government at the Panaad Park in Bacolod City, Saturday, February 20.The beneficiaries are Negros Occidenal public elementary and high school teachers who availed of post-graduate studies scholarships, a press release from the Capitol said.The activity was facilitated by the Negros Occidental Scholarship Program headed by Karen Dinsay, and the Provincial Treasurer’s Office.Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson, who was present at the activity, lauded the teacher-scholars for observing safety protocols at the activity. The governor also told them to support the COVID-19 vaccination program...

Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson with DepEd – Negros Occ. Schools Division Superintendent Marsette Sabbaluca, NOHS Principal Mario Amaca, and the public schools district supervisors at the turn over of risograph machines and Knowledge Channel’s Portable Media Libraries at NOHS.*Capitol photoGov. Eugenio Jose Lacson led the turn over of 75 risograph machines and Knowledge Channel Portable Media Libraries to the 33 school districts under the DepEd – Division of Negros Occidental at rites held at the Negros Occidental High School in Bacolod City, today, February 18.The risograph machines will be used for the production of printed modules for both elementary and secondary schools, while the media library is a comprehensive educational tool that contains interactive learning programs for teach...

Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson and Mayor Pedro Zayco cut the ribbon at the inauguration of the solar powered water system.*Capitol photoNegros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson turned over an P8 million solar powered water system to Mayor Pedro Zayco Jr. for the residents of Brgy. Orong in Kabankalan City Tuesday, February 16.Zayco said he is very grateful for the cooperation and unity of the different stakeholders in the project.“Using the sun’s energy for the water system is a cost-efficient alternative to help and accelerate the development of Brgy. Orong community,” he said.Lacson challenged Brgy. Captain Jerry Gonzaga to take care of the projectsince the water system will provide the basic needs of the 300 households in the barangay.*