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Aug192022 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

‘All systems go’ for school opening in Negros Occidental, DepEd says

The Department of Education - Division of Negros Occidental is all set for the opening of classes on Monday, August 22, even though there are some schools that lack classrooms.We are all set for blended, distance learning or face-to-face classes, DepEd Negros Occidental spokesperson Ian Arnold Arnaiz said on Friday, August 19.The deadline for enrollment is on Monday but if there are students who enroll later they will still be accommodated, he said.In schools where there are a lack of classrooms, ways have been devised to accommodate all students, he said.Arnaiz said it will be a must for learners who attend face-to-face classes to wear face masks and observe physical distancing as a precaution against COVID-19.The annual P5,000 cash allowance of teachers wi...

Aug192022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

DOST VI, NegOcc stakeholders gear up for Pandayan ng Bayan

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An RU Foundry shredder turns waste into fertilizer in southern Negros Occidental*The Department of Science and Technology in Western Visayas and its partner stakeholders are gearing up for their Pandayan ny Bayan project to benefit the six congressional districts of Negros Occidental.The DOST VI held a meeting with five State Colleges and Universities (SUCs) and RU Foundry and Machine Shop in Bacolod City to set up plans for the proposed Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) project dubbed “Pandayan ng Bayan”, it announced Friday, August 20.Joining the project are the Central Philippines State University for Economic Development, Carlos Hilado Memorial State University for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management and Climate Change Adaptation, Northern...

Aug192022 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Supermarkets to sell sugar at P70/kilo, VMC to help softdrinks firms: Palace

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VMC allots 500,000 kilos of sugar for consignment in Kadiwa stores in populated parts of the Visayas.*Ronnie Baldonado photoThe country’s leading supermarkets are bringing down the price of sugar to as low as P70 per kilo, Malacañang announced Friday, August 19.Victorias Milling Co. in Negros Occidental also pledged to help traders in the food manufacturing industries by making available 45,000 sacks of bottler-grade sugar for softdrinks companies, Executive Secretary Victor Rodriguez said.“This is to avert a possible temporary halt in their operations that could result to the displacement of their workers,” he said.VMC also allotted 500,000 kilos of sugar for consignment in Kadiwa stores in populated parts of the Visayas, Rodriguez said.Negros Occidental Vice Governor ...

Aug192022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Teatro Europa 3 in Bacolod

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The European Union Ambassador to the Philippines, Luc Véron, is in Bacolod City for the performance of “Godo” by the Maskara Theatre Ensemble of the University of St. La Salle at the Gallaga Theater on Saturday, August 20, as part of the Teatro Europa theater festival.Teatro Europa is a theater festival organized every year since 2020 by the Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines as part of its efforts to disseminate European culture and to forge partnerships with Philippine academic institutions.Having been held virtually in the past two years, Teatro Europa 3rd edition is taking place in a hybrid format this year, with 18 performances, eight of which are on-site in different locations in Metro Manila, Bacolod, Baguio and Iloilo.This year’s...

Aug192022 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

EU introducing circular economy, plastics recycling in PH – envoy

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European Union Ambassador Luc Veron (center) with Rep. Alfredo Marañon III, Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, Silay City Mayor Joedith Gallego and Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz II (l-r)at the Bacolod Silay Airport Friday morning. *Ronnie Baldonado photoThe European Union Ambassador to the Philippines, Luc Véron, said on Friday, August 19, that he is discussing the advantages of adopting a circular economy with Negros Occidental officials.Véron, who arrived in Negros Occidental Friday, met with Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson, Bacolod Mayor Alfredo Benitez, Rep. Alfredo Marañon III (Neg. Occ., 2nd District) and Silay Mayor Joedith Gallego, and is also set to meet with the other congressmen and local officials of the province.“One of the things that we (in the EU) w...

Aug192022 by Martian MuycoNo Comments

Zumba instructor killed in shooting

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The Zumba instructor was shot to death at Barangay 4 in Hinigaran.*PNP photoA 30-year-old Zumba instructor was gunned down at Barangay 4 in Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, Thursday, August 18.Killed was Clint James Tomazar of Brgy. Narauis.Lt. Col. Necerato Sabando, town police chief, said the victim was walking towards the hypermarket when he was approached by the assailant, who was following him on a motorcycle, and then shot him to death.The victim was taken to the hospital but did not make it.Police have yet to establish the motive for the killing.*

Aug192022 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

ANP inaugurates Bugana Pavilion, return of trade fair to Makati set

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The Association of Negros Producers (ANP) inaugurated its Bugana Pavilion at the South Capitol Road in Bacolod City on Thursday, August 18, which will showcase small farmers’ produce.ANP president Arlene Infante, Negros Occidental Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz, Brig. Gen. Inocencio Pasaporte - 303rd Infantry Brigade commander, and Provincial Tourism Officer Cheryl Decena cut the ribbon at the inauguration.The agri-sector is the latest category to be added to the ANP membership Infante, said.When the ANP engaged with the Department of Science and Technology in the implementation of their Community Empowerment through Science and Technology Program, its Kabankalan project won a cash price in the regional category, she said.Infante said ...

Aug192022 by Romeo SubaldoNo Comments

Series of brownouts tackled at hearing, Ceneco power rates up again in August

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Power Watch convenor Wennie Sancho questions CENECO on refunds due consumers at the hearing.*At the beginning of the Sangguniang Panlungsod hearing on Thursday, August 18, that was set to discuss Central Negros Electric Cooperative’s financial status and refund to consumers, Bacolod City Councilor Kalaw Puentevella asked the management to explain the series of brownouts and its one bill policy.Puentevella chairs the Sangguniang Panlungsod committee on energy.Engineer Jose Taniongon, manager of the CENECO-Unified Engineering and Operation Maintenance Department, explained that the outages were caused after the insulator of one of their 69kV lines broke down. He added that they do not want power interruptions because their families are also affected.Councilor...

Aug192022 by Marchel P. EspinaNo Comments

Soldier dies in accident

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A scene of the accident in Murcia town, Negros Occidental.*Murcia PNP photoA soldier died when his motorcycle rear-ended a tricycle at Barangay Iglau-an, Murcia town, Negros Occidental, Wednesday night, August 17.The victim was identified as Corporal Christian Pelongco who was assigned at the 303rd Infantry Brigade that is based in Murcia. He was on his way to work when he met the accident.Capt. Marc Joeil Reclamado, town police chief, said that the victim’s speeding motorcycle bumped into a tricycle it was tailing after it slowed down.The soldier was taken to a hospital but he died due to the impact of the crash.The tricycle driver, meanwhile, was detained by the Murcia police.*

Aug182022 by Marchel P. EspinaNo Comments

Bacolod resto scammed By fake order, loses P12K

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A restaurant delivered these to the Bacolod City Government Center on Wednesday, that turned out to be a fake order.*PIO photoA restaurant that delivered food to the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) on Wednesday, August 17, was scammed through a fake order.It turned out that nobody had ordered food to be delivered to the BCGC.The order included oysters, fish, rice and other dishes worth about P12,000.In the Facebook post of the Bacolod City Public Information Office, it said this is not the first time that someone has delivered food to the BCGC that turned out to be a scam.There was even a time when someone delivered coffee to the government center, but it was a fake order.Authorities warned restaurant owners to call first to confirm first if an order had been ...