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Nov212022 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Albee: Moratorium on arrest of traditional jeeps extended

Bacolod Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez *Mayor Alfredo Abelardo "Albee" Benitez announced on Monday, November 21, that the moratorium on the arrest of traditional jeepneys without franchises will be extended.The two-week moratorium earlier granted by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) was supposed to end on Tuesday, November 22.The mayor in a statement issued last night said he met with representatives of the LTFRB and Land Transportation Office on Saturday to relay the issues and concerns of the traditional jeepney operators.It was agreed at the meeting that an extension on the moratorium would be granted to give time for the preparation of a transfer plan with correct and complete details to address the concerns of operators of the traditional...

Nov212022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Megaworld lights up its townships in Bacolod to kick off Christmas

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HOLIDAY SPIRIT. Megaworld kicks off the holidays with its Christmas lights' switch on at The Upper East in Bacolod City Monday night, November 21.*Romeo Subaldo photoProperty giant Megaworld kicked off the holidays with the simultaneous Christmas lighting at its two townships in Bacolod City Monday night, November 21.It kicked off its “Balik Gugma sa Paskwa” event at its 34-hectare The Upper East and 53-hectare Northill Gateway."Coming from the highly celebrated hosting of The Upper East of some of the major events in this year's MassKara Festival, we are very happy to bring yet another exciting experience to the people of Bacolod. This holiday season, we want to honor the rich and colorful traditions we hold dear and keep alive, and hopefully pass on to the next generation," J...

Nov212022 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Neg. Occ. cholera cases increase to 47, guv says

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Confirmed cholera cases in Negros Occidental have hit 47, Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson said Monday, November 21.Forty-three of the cases are in the Third District of Negros Occidental, while four are in the Second District, a cholera surveillance report submitted by the Provincial Health Office to the governor showed.Talisay City remains the topnothcer with 20 confirmed cholera cases, followed by Silay City with 15 cases and one death, and EB Magalona with six cases and one death in the Third District.Victorias City has two confirmed cholera cases, while Cadiz City and Manapla have one each in the Second District.Bacolod City recorded 21 cholera cases from September 1 to November 12. No updated report was available on Monday.*

Nov212022 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Withdrawal of LNG plant a business decision: guv

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Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson said on Monday, November 21, that he has not been officially notified by San Miguel Corporation's Reliance Energy Development Inc. (REDI) that it has withdrawn its plan to build a 300 MW liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plant in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental.“Personally I think it’s always a business decision just like when the company decided not to push through with a coal-fired power plant (in San Carlos) for certain reasons,” he said.Lacson said it is up to the firm to make an official announcement.Engineer William Cuñado, director of the Environment Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in a letter dated November 14 to the Center for Energy, Ecology, and Development, said the proponent decided not to pursue...

Nov212022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Imee Marcos distributes aid to 1,000 San Carlos residents

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Senator Imee Marcos and Mayor Renato Gustilo in San Carlos City on Sunday.*San Carlos LGU photoSenator Imee Marcos distributed cash assistance to 1,000 beneficiaries from the vulnerable sector in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, on Sunday, November 20.The total amount distributed was P5 million, San Carlos Mayor Renato Gustilo said Monday.The distribution through the Department of Social Welfare and Development was held at the San Carlos City Auditorium.Marcos said she was very thankful to the people of the 1st District of Negros Occidental, especially San Carlos City, for the strong support they gave her brother, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and Vice President Sara Duterte in the May polls.Gustilo and Rep. Gerardo P. Valmayor Jr. (Neg.Occ., 1st District) thanked ...

Nov212022 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Neg. Occ. holding health summit, organic farmers festival this week

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The booths are up for the 15th Negros Island Organic Farmer’s Festival.*Richard Malihan photoThe Negros Occidental provincial government is holding a Health Summit and the 15th Negros Island Organic Farmer’s Festival this week, Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson said Monday, November 21.The Health Summit will be held at the Ayala Malls Capitol Central on Thursday, November 24, and the organic festival at the Capitol grounds in Bacolod City from Wednesday to Saturday, November 23 to 26.It is very important to hold a health summit to inform the local government units of the importance of the Universal Health Care Act, which will provide more resources for the health care of Negrenses and the management of the provincial government hospitals, Lacson said.Lacson said he is hoping that wi...

Nov212022 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Lacson prefers NIR over sub-regions

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“I hope the sub regions are just a transition…we really want to have our NIR,” Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson said.*Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson prefers the creation of a Negros Island Region (NIR) over the proposed sub regions.“I hope the sub regions are just a transition…we really want to have our NIR,” Lacson said on Monday, November 21.Negros Island representatives have filed a bill for the creation of the NIR, which will include the provinces of Negros Occidental and Oriental, and Siquijor.The creation of Regions 6 (Western Visayas) and 7 (Central Visayas) sub regions instead of the NIR could “be a good compromise for us to move forward”, Bacolod Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said on Friday.The Department of Budget and Management and the National Economic ...

Nov212022 by Marchel P. EspinaNo Comments

2 injured in stabbing incident

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Two persons, including a minor, were injured in a stabbing incident at Purok May-ang, Barangay Haba, Candoni, Negros Occidental, on Saturday, November 19.The victims were a 17-year-old boy, whose name was withheld by the police, and 21-year-old William Parochilin.The victims and the suspect, 38-year-old Sanny Floreta, were having a drinking session when a heated argument ensued between the minor and the suspect, who drew his cockfighting gaff and suddenly stabbed the victim, the police said.Parochilin tried to pacify the two, but got stabbed, too.Both victims and the suspect were referred to the Kabankalan District Hospital for medical treatment.The suspect sustained a lacerated wound on his eye and multiple abrasions on his hand and feet.*

Nov202022 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Negotiations on extended moratorium for traditional jeepneys being finalized

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Modern and traditional jeepneys in Bacolod City compete for passengers.*Levi Trio photoNegotiations for an extension to the moratorium on the apprehension of traditional jeepneys without franchises in Bacolod City are being finalized, Pacifico Maghari III said Sunday, November 20.Bacolod Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez took up the proposals of the stakeholders with representatives of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board and Land Transportation Office on Saturday.There was a request for an extended moratorium to give time for traditional jeepney operators to make preparations for changes under the modernization law, Maghari said, adding that the mayor will make an announcement on the matter.They are waiting for the final terms, he said.The 15-day morat...

Nov202022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

House inquiry on Ceneco rates November 29: Greg

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The House Committee on Energy inquiry into the high power rates of the Central Negros Cooperative (CENECO) is set on November 29, Bacolod Rep. Greg Gasataya said.Gasataya and Rep. Francisco Benitez (Neg. Occ., 3rd District) co-authored House Resolution 475 seeking the inquiry.He was informed of the inquiry’s schedule by Rep. Lord Allan Velasco (Marinduque, Lone District) who chairs the Committee on Energy, Gasataya said.*