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Dec192022 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

2 coops’ power rates lower in December

Ceneco's explantion of its residential rate for December.*The power rates of the Central Negros Electric Cooperative (CENECO) and Negros Occidental Electric Cooperative (NOCECO) for December have slightly decreased.CENECO’s average residential rate for December is P16.2006/kwh, a decrease by P0.0966/kWh, from last month’s rate of P16.2972/kWh, its acting general manager Vic Alvaro said.The P0.0966/kWh rate decrease is attributed to the total net reduction in generation charges by 1.19 percent because of the decrease in CENECO’s power supplier price as well as a decline in fuel cost, and a drop in other pass-through charges, he said.NOCECO electricity rates also decreased by P0.6248/kwh because of lower generation rates, its general manager Ray Bustamante said.The NOCECO...

Dec192022 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

PACE thanks guv for increasing bonus

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The Progressive Alliance of Capitol Employees (PACE) on Monday, December 19, thanked Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson for increasing the bonus of the Negros Occidental provincial government workers from P40,000 to P50,000.Lacson is asking the Sangguniang Palalawigan to allow the provincial government to give an additional P10,000 for the Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) of the Capitol employees to bring its total amount to P20,000, during its regular session on Tuesday, December 20.The governor said he hopes the additional P10,000 can be released this week.The governor is seeking the increase following an order issued by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. authorizing the grant of a one-time SRI at a uniform rate not exceeding P20,000.The other bonuses of the provincial government em...

Dec192022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Globe welcomes IRR for SIM Registration Act

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Globe welcomes the release of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the SIM Registration Act for standard enforcement of the law, a press release from the firm said Monday, December 19.The IRR, crafted by the National Telecommunications Commission in consultation with the telco industry, has also gone through public hearing. It is expected to lay down the SIM registration procedure and guidelines that all public telecommunications entities (PTEs) must follow in creating their respective registration platforms, it said.The IRR is expected to take effect on December 27.In compliance with the law, Globe will launch its online SIM registration platform and start selling new SIMs in deactivated mode. All new SIMs must be registered immediately to enjoy Globe services, whil...

Dec182022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

EB Magalona wins against Victorias

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Team E. B. Magalona *Team E. B. Magalona won against Victorias City, 78- 77, on Day 2 of the 1st Cong. Kiko's Cup - Metro 3rd Inter-LGU Open Category Basketball Tournament at the Talisay City Gym, Sunday, December 18.On Saturday Team E. B. Magalona also won against Talisay City, 90-86, in the Day 1 opening game, a press release from the town said.Team E. B. Magalona thanked Mayor Marvin Malacon, Vice Mayor Eric Matulac, and the Sangguniang Bayan members for their full support.The team is mentored by Head Coach Richie Militante, Assistant Coaches Ronnie Arnibal and Ellie Dullan, and Sports Coordinator Jose Sellado, and assisted by staff members Dixon Castro, Stephen Olvido and Charlie Maja.*

Dec182022 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Lacson increasing bonuses of Capitol employees to P50K

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The Negros Occidental provincial government is increasing the bonuses of its 2,905 employees from P40,000 to P50,000 each, Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz said Sunday, December 18.That is because Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson is asking the Sangguniang Palalawigan to approve an increase in the Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) of the Capitol employees from P 10,000 to P20,000 at its regular session on Tuesday, he said.The governor is granting the increase pursuant to an order issued by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Diaz said.The President’s order authorizes the grant of a one-time SRI at a uniform rate not exceeding P20,000.Employees in local government units, including those in the barangays, may also receive the incentive depending on the LGU’s fin...

Dec182022 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Bacolod job order worker wins car at city gov’t party

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Luzviminda Gerada thanking Bacolod Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez for the car.* Bacolod PIO photoA job order employee won a car at the Christmas party for the Bacolod City government employees Friday night, December 16.Luzviminda Gerada, a city government job order worker at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, won a Mitsubishi Mirage donated by Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, his executive assistant Carmela Arcolas Gamboa said Sunday.The winners of five scooters also donated by the mayor were Warlito Vallente of the City Health Office, Rolado Ocampo - Public Order and Safety Office, Audie Zolayvar - Public Affairs and Assistance Division, Ronniel Montano – City Mayor’s Office and Zheena Rose Sancho – City Veterinarian’s Office, Gamboa said.Numerous cash prices were ...

Dec182022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Fuel prices to rise again

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There will be an escalation of fuel prices from December 20 to 26, Unioil Petroleum Philippines Inc. announced Saturday.Diesel is expected to increase by P2.20 to P2.30 per liter and gasoline by P0.40 to P0.50 per liter, it said.Kerosene products are also expected to increase from P1.50 to P1.80 per liter.The Department of Energy (DOE) last week said fuel prices since the start of the year logged net increases of P24.60 per liter for diesel, P13.25 per liter for gasoline, and P19.15 per liter for kerosene products.*

Dec182022 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Acute gastroenteritis cases in Bacolod increase – CHO

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The CHO inspection of ambulant vendors*Cases of food and water borne illnesses in in Bacolod City have increased to 486, with 17 Acute GastroEnteritis (AGE) related deaths as of December 10, Dr. Ma. Carmela Gensoli, City Health Officer, reported on Saturday, December 17.Thirty Bacolod residents have tested positive for cholera so far, she said.There were 23 additional AGE cases reported from December 4 to 10, she also said.Bacolod barangays with 10 and above AGE cases from September 1 to December 10 are Mansilingan, Banago, Pahanocoy, Handumanan, Singcang, Vista Alegre, Bata, Granada, Taculing, Sum-ag, Cabug, 30, Mandalagan, Estefania, 35, Tangub, Villamonte and Alijis.To curb the rise in AGE cases the CHO continues to inspect school canteens and toilets, and water refillin...

Dec182022 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Guv, Army hope passing of Sison leads to death of armed revolution

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CPP founder Jose Maria “Joma” Sison.*PRWC website photoThe Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) has declared a ten-day period of mourning following the death of its founding chair Jose Maria “Joma” Sison, but this will not stop government troops from going after the armed rebels operating in the Visayas and the rest of the country.Sison, 83, died Friday after two weeks of hospital confinement in Utrecht, the Netherlands, 10 days before the 54th founding anniversary of the CPP on December 26.“It does not change our stand on running after the rebels, for as long as they are holding firearms…there will be no ceasefire,” Maj. Gen. Benedict Arevalo, acting head of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Visayas Command (VISCOM), said on Sunday, December 16.“We do not rejoice on ...

Dec182022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Victorias rock performer ‘Bida sang Barangay’ champ

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Nicole Centeno (second from right) who bagged the first Bida sang Barangay in the 9th Kalamayan and Christmas Festival in Victorias City with Judges Rodney Ascalon, Rene Hinojales, John Arceo, VMC President Minnie Chua, Centeno and Victorias Mayor Javi Benitez (l-r).*Female rock performer Nicole Centeno of Barangay V bagged the P40,000 in the search for the “Bida sang Barangay” in celebration of the 9th Kalamayan and Christmas Festival in Victorias City over the weekend.Centeno bested nine other finalists with her cover of “Banal na Aso, Santong Kabayo,” a song by the 90’s punk-rock band Yano.The competition was sponsored by Victorias Milling Company who also brought in pop princess Zephanie to entertain the crowd.VMC President Minnie Chua, Mayor Javi Benitez, PR consul...