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Aurelio Gerardo “Bodie” Valderrama Jr.*Negrense sugar planter Aurelio Gerardo “Bodie” Valderrama Jr., who has been replaced as planters’ representative on the Sugar Regulatory Administration Board, called on everyone to support the new Board of Directors and the president.“At the onset, I was very clear that I serve at the pleasure of the President. As representative of planters, I have one objective, and that is the best welfare of the stakeholders of the sugar industry. I thank all planters who supported me in this endeavor, and I call on everyone to support the new Board of Directors and the President,” Valderrama told DIGICAST NEGROS on Saturday, August 20.President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has reconstituted the Sugar Regulatory Board with three new appointees.He appointed ...

Teleperformance (TP) Philippines, a leading global group in digitally integrated business services, which also has a branch in Bacolod City is once again Great Place to Work-Certified in 2022. This makes TP Philippines the first, the largest, and the only company in the country to be Great Place to Work-Certified for five straight years, a press release from the firm said Friday, August 19.The TP branch in Bacolod City has close to 3,000 employees. The Great Place to Work Institute recorded 85 percent responses from TP Philippines in the Trust Index Survey, which is part of the rigorous certification process conducted annually by the institute and a definitive global standard of what it means to be a great workplace.The survey evaluates companies based on their em...

The abduction and rape of a 23-year-old woman was “fabricated.”This was confirmed Friday night, August 19, by Lt. Arlyn Torrendon, head of  the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD).She said that the police further investigated the case and established that the incidents did not happen.The victim was “very cooperative” in their probe, Torrendon added.Torrendon said that they learned that the woman was having a family problem, which they could not disclose.She also said that the victim had undergone a medical examination, and has a hematoma that was self-inflicted.They understand the woman, “we see her as a victim. We have interventions to help her cope with her problem,” she added.In an earlier statement, the woman alle...

The security preparations for the opening of the face-to-face classes on Monday, August 22, are  set.Police Regional Office-6 director, Brig. Gen. Leo Francisco, said that all unit commanders were given orders to ensure the safe and orderly opening of classes in Western Visayas.“I already gave instructions to all unit commanders to ensure that everyone is safe and the resumption of face-to face classes is peaceful," he said in a statement Thursday, August 18.“Law enforcement operations will be intensified to prevent the occurrence of crime and to prevent lawless elements  from launching their evil plans,” he added.PRO-6 will maximize the deployment of its personnel in identified strategic areas such as terminals, transportation hubs, vicinities of the schools and ...

The Philippine Councilors League- Bacolod City chapter officers led by Thaddy Sayson take their oaths Friday*TSayson Facebook page photoCouncilor Thaddy Sayson was elected president of the  Philippine Councilors League- Bacolod City chapter on Friday, August 19.The other elected officers of the league are councilors Celia Flor – vice president, Kalaw Puentevella – secretary general, Al Espino – treasurer, Pao Sy – auditor, Jason Villarosa – public relations officer, and  Simple Distrito – business manager.Israel Salanga was elected chapter director.Sayson thanked his colleagues for their trust in him.*

The woman being mauled in Barangay Poblacion 2, Sagay City.*Princess Ana Saphira video screenshotA 22-year-old woman suffered injuries after she was mauled by a family in Barangay Poblacion 2, Sagay City, Negros Occidental, early this week.The family members mauled the victim due to a spat in a volleyball game.According to video uploader Princess Ana Saphira, the family members did not only hurl hurtful words at the victim, they also ganged up on her.The victim could not stand up after she was attacked and was brought to a hospital.Maj. Roberto Indiape, Sagay police chief, said the family members alleged that the victim almost hit their child with a motorcycle.The police investigation is still ongoing, and the opposing parties are expected to face each other before ...

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...

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...