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Sep122022 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Lacson hopeful on building of Guimaras-Negros bridge

Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson said he remains hopeful that the Guimaras-Negros bridge will be built despite a statement by former Senator Franklin Drilon that a Korean bank is only willing to fund the Panay-Guimaras stretch.Lacson pointed out that the National Economic Development Authority recently asked the Provincial Development Council to endorse the Guimaras-Negros bridge so it could be forwarded to the Regional Development Council.Drilon was reported as saying that the Export-Import Bank of Korea is considering providing a loan for only the Panay-Guimaras bridge, and not for Guimaras-Negros stretch that is much longer.Funding is always a concern but hopefully the two bridges will be funded together, Lacson said.*

Sep122022 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Mayor inks MOA for Bacolod express service office at mall

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The signing of the Bacolod Express Service Office at the Ayala Malls Capitol Central.* Nico Delfin photoA Bacolod Express Service Office (BESO) is expected to begin operations at the Ayala Malls Capitol Central in Bacolod City before the end of the year, Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said Monday, September 12.Benitez signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the mall general manager Maria Sharon Ciocon, wherein Ayala will provide the city government with space for the BESO for five years rent free, which will be extendable for another five years.This BESO, which will be located on the third floor of the mall, will bring services of the city government closer to the people, Benitez said.It will be a one stop shop government service center that will include representatives of th...

Sep122022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Kiko proposes congressional medal for tennis prodigy with Negros roots

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Rep. Jose Francisco "Kiko" Benitez (Neg. Occ., 3rd District) filed House Resolution No. 372 Monday, September 12, which honors tennis prodigy Alex Eala, the first Filipino to win a junior Grand Slam singles title.Eala, who traces her roots to Victorias City, Negros Occidental, through her father Mike, won the 2022 US Open, formally the United States Open Tennis Championships, Girls’ Singles event trophy, besting higher ranked Lucie Havlickova of the Czech Republic.In House Resolution No. 372, Benitez cites Eala’s success as a source of pride and inspiration for our nation in seeking the conferment of the Congressional Medal of Distinction to the 17-year-old tennis champion.“Alex’s phenomenal performance and historic victory at the US Open brings great honor and joy to our count...

Sep122022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Victorias, ITBS ink MOA for smart city ecosystem

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Victorias City Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez with Vice Mayor Abelardo Bantug III on Monday, September 12, signed a memorandum of agreement with Information Technology Business Solutions Corp. (ITBS) for the launching of the Victorias Smart City Ecosystem which will fully revolutionize and digitalize the city operations, businesses, and profiling of all Victoriahanons.ITBS was represented by its founder and chief executive officer and president John Paul Miranda.Through ITBS, the Victorias City Citizen Mobile App will be launched. This will provide a variety of integrated and convenient online services, which include e-government services, online marketplace, online delivery services, online payment, entertainment, a 911 button, and other e-services, a press release from Victorias Cit...

Sep122022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

NOLITC names 2nd Battle of Bots virtual robotics competition winners

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CHAMPIONS: Mar-Aian Perot - Line Tracing Elementary Catergory, Kaizene Saskiah Batomalaque - Sumobot-Elementary Category and Sophie Kryshel Florido - Back to back champion in Line Tracing and Sumobot High School Category (left to right).*The Negros Occidental Language and Information Technology Center hosted the 2nd Battle of Bots: Negros Occidental Virtual Robotics Competition from September 5-9 in partnership with Pinoy Robot Games.Players from the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos Bacolod bagged the championship and third place award in the line tracing competition elementary category.A contestant from the School of the Future San Carlos City won second place.It was a back to back win for Ramon Torres National High School bagging the championship in the line trac...

Sep122022 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

JCI launches 2022 search for TOYM nominees

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Area Project Chairman Paul Dy, TOYM Foundation Director Ismael Penado, JCI Philippines national president John Glenn Lee, JCI Talisay president Richmond Yanson, JCIP Regional VP Ana Panganiban, TOYM Foundation Director Fulbert Woo, TOYM Executive Director Larry Cruz and Past TOYM Project Chairman Ramfel Preclaro (l-r) at the 2022 search launching in Talisay City.*The Junior Chamber International (JCI) Philippines launched the 2022 search for The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) at Nature’s Village Resort in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, on Monday, September 12.The TOYM award is an annual national recognition awarded to Filipinos aged 18-40 who have made significant contributions to the development of the community and to nation-building, Ismael Penado, JCI Senate of Bacolod presiden...

Sep112022 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Spox: Leonardia camp to exhaust all legal remedies in poll protest

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Bacolod Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez and former mayor Evelio Leonardia, right.*The camp of former Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia on Sunday, September 11, declined to comment on a Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Second Division decision dismissing his election protest against incumbent Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez saying their legal team has yet to receive a copy."Our lawyers have yet to receive a copy of the alleged decision of the Second Division of the COMELEC. As such, we cannot comment yet on the reported decision being unaware of the reasons allegedly made by the Second Division. Rest assured that our protest complied with all requirements of the COMELEC and the law,” Dr. Chris Sorongon, spokesperson of Leonardia, said.Sorongon said their camp will exhaust all a...

Sep112022 by Marchel P. EspinaNo Comments

779 wanted persons in WV fall in PRO-6 month-long campaign

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The Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6), in its intensified campaign against wanted persons, arrested 779 fugitives in a month-long operation.Of the number, 123 were tagged as most wanted persons (MWP) and 656 were other wanted persons (OWP).Negros Occidental topped the arrest of MWP in August with 48, followed by Iloilo province with 23, Aklan – 14, Capiz – 10, Bacolod City – 9, Antique – 8, Iloilo – 6, Criminal Investigation and Detection Group - Regional Field Unit 6 (CIDG-RFU6) – 4 and Guimaras with 1.Negros Occidental also topped the arrested OWP with 348, Iloilo province – 107, Bacolod City – 52, Antique – 37, CIDG-RFU6 – 32, Capiz – 27, Iloilo City – 26, Aklan – 20, and Guimaras – 7.“This notable accomplishment is an indication of the commitment and dedication of all ou...

Sep112022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Passenger jumps off ship, dies

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The Bacolod resident died after he allegedly jumped off the ship Saturday, September 10.*PCG Negros Occidental photoA passenger on a Bacolod City-bound roll-on, roll-of (RORO) vessel died after he allegedly jumped off the ship on Saturday, September 10.The 43-year-old Barangay Handumanan resident, whose name was withheld by authorities, reportedly suffered from a nervous breakdown. He allegedly climbed the ship’s bridge deck and jumped off the starboard.He was later found unconscious in the water and was declared dead on arrival at a hospital.The vessel was 3.1 nautical miles away from the Bacolod Real Estate Development Corp. (BREDCO) port when the incident happened.No official statement was issued by the Philippine Coast Guard-Negros Occidental regarding the incident....

Sep112022 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Abanse Negrense flagship projects for 2023-2025 estimated at P3.4B

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The amount needed for the Negros Occidental Abanse Negrense flagship programs from 2023 to 2025 is P3.4 billion, a report presented to the Provincial Development Council on Friday, September 9, showed.Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz presented the development direction of the province anchored on the Abanse Negrense Priority Development Agenda at the third quarter PDC meeting presided by Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson at the Capitol in Bacolod City.The amount eyed for 2023 is P1.2 billion, 2024 – 1 billion and 2025 – 1 billion, Diaz said on Sunday, September 11.The funds are needed for agricultural competitiveness improvement and food security; building roads, bridges and other vital infrastructure; advancement of economic, trade investment and employment opportunities;Nur...