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The declaration by the Department of Agriculture and Sugar Regulatory Administration that there would be no more sugar importation until the end of the harvest next year has failed to arrest the drop in mill gate sugar prices, two groups said.The Sugar Council and National Congress of Unions in the Sugar Industry (NACUSIP) aired their concern on the drop in mill gate prices in a press statement on Sunday, Nov. 17.Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said last week that there is no immediate need for additional imports, as domestic supply of raw and refined sugar remain stable and sufficient to meet projected needs.“Given the current situation, (Sugar Regulatory) Administrator (Pablo Luis) Azcona and I agreed that a decision on sugar importation could be de...

The drug bust in  Purok Tahong, Brgy. 2, Bacolod City, on Saturday.*The police seized suspected shabu worth P500,000 from a high value drug personality in a buy-bust operation in Purok Tahong, Brgy. 2, Bacolod City, on Saturday, Nov. 16.Alias “Sandy” was arrested by City Drug Enforcement Unit and Bacolod Maritime Police Station cops.The police confiscated suspected shabu weighing 75 grams with an estimated street drug price of P510,000.The suspect is now in police custody and will be charged for violation of sections 5 and 11 of the Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act.*

Victorias Mayor Javier Miguel  Benitez and MTRCB Chairperson Diorella Maria Sotto-Antonio (3rd and 4th from left) led the signing of the MOA.* Nice Delfin photoIn an effort to curb harmful stereotypes and aggressive behavior influence by violent video content among minors, the Victorias City government inked a partnership with the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) to strengthen responsible viewership on Sunday, Nov. 17.Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez emphasized that MTRCB's vision in building more informed, compassionate, and enlightened communities and a nation of media-literate individuals who can effectively analyze, discern, and engage with various media content is aligned with the city's promotion of Digital Democracy in revolutionizing services, m...

The World Day of Remembrance for road traffic victims and survivors participants at the Provincial Capitol Lagoon and Park.*Andrew Altarejos photoNegrenses observed the National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims, Survivors, and their Families as provided for in Republic Act (RA) 11468 through various activities on Sunday, Nov. 17.The law designates the third Sunday of November every year as the day of the commemoration.At the Capitol Lagoon and Park in Bacolod City, the Negros Occidental provincial government marked the 19th year of its own commemoration in partnership with Project CARES, a local civil society organization which is a member of the Global Road Safety Organization.Third District Board Member Manuel Frederick Ko, who delivered the message on behalf of...

Two persons were killed in separate shooting incidents in Calatrava and San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, on Friday and Sunday, Nov. 15 and 17.A 48-year-old farmer, whose name was withheld by the police, died after he was shot by an unidentified suspect in Sitio Tinibyangan, Brgy. Minapasok, Calatrava, on Friday.The victim and his employee was having dinner when an unidentified individual shot him in the head, the police said.The victim was brought to the Calatrava Municipal Hospital but was declared dead on arrival.Dennis Donato, 31, was also shot by an unidentified person in Sitio Talave, Brgy. Punao, San Carlos City, on Sunday.Donato, a resident of Brgy. Rizal, San Carlos City, was driving his motorcycle when he was shot, the police said.The victim sus...

A total of 106 patients were operated on in a collaborative surgical mission sponsored by Operation Smile Philippines and HOPE Volunteers Foundation Inc. in Bacolod City last week.Life-changing surgeries for children with cleft lip, cleft palate, and other facial deformities were performed at the Bacolod Adventist Medical Center (BAMC), Edith Villanueva, Hope Volunteers Foundation chairperson, said Sunday, Nov 17.She said 21 dental obturators were made and speech therapy services were also provided.A team of more than 60 volunteers – including plastic surgeons, anesthesiologists, pediatricians, dentists, speech pathologists, nurses, and other medical staff were part of the medical mission.The mission was sponsored by HOPE Volunteers Foundation headed by V...

Victorias Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez said he and actress Sue Ramirez parted peacefully*Victorias City Mayor Javier Miguel “Javi” Benitez said he still has not moved on after his break up with actress Sue Ramirez.When asked about his status during a Movie and Television Review and Classification Board seminar in Victorias City on Sunday, Nov. 17, Benitez said that he remains to be "under construction".The 29-year old actor turned politician even took to social media addressing rumors of a third party that caused the break up."There were no outside forces, just two hearts finding their way together," he posted on Facebook.Even his father, Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez commended him for handling his relationship with no bitterness.Four months after breaking their ...

Fuel prices are expected to drop on Tuesday, Nov. 19.Diesel prices are expected to go down by P0.60 to P0.80 per liter, Unioil Petroleum Philippines said Saturday.Gasoline prices should go down by P0.60 to P0.80 per liter, it added.Kerosene prices are expected to drop by P0.70 to P0.90 per liter.*

The 2024 Negros Press Club Fellowship Games participants.*Ronnie Baldonado photo   Dolly Yasa of The Daily Guardian swept all individual honors in the women’s category, while Arman Toga of the Negros Daily Bulletin had the highest single and double scores in the men’s event to lead the winners in the 2024 Negros Press Club Fellowship Games at the Goldenfields Commercial Complex in Bacolod City on Saturday, Nov. 16.The Green Team, captained by Henceboy Cestina with Lourd John Diaz and Rey Siason as managers, scored 810 points after two games to bag the overall championship.Yasa of the Orange Team registered the highest pinning score with 77, highest single game with 88, and tallied 165 after two games to reign in the women’s division.Representing the Green Team, Toga scored...

The second most wanted person in Cadiz City was arrested by the police for alleged statutory rape in Brgy. Tiglawigan on Friday, Nov. 15.Arrested was a 34-year-old laborer who is a resident of Brgy. Tiglawigan, Cadiz, the police said.The police withheld his name.The warrant of arrest was issued by the Cadiz City Regional Trial Court Branch 60 judge on Nov. 13 with no bail recommended.The suspect is now detained at the Cadiz City Police Station.*