Tag: Negros Occidental

Oct262021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Concern over sharp rise in fertilizer prices aired

Sugar producers expressed concern Tuesday, October 26, over the sharp increase in the price of fertilizer, particularly urea, which they said may result in low farmers' productivity and affect the government's food security program.Raymond Montinola, president of the Confederation of Sugar Producers Association Inc., said CONFED wrote Agriculture Secretary William Dar on Monday to thank him of his agency's swift action to their woes but noted the continued rise in the price of urea, which is currently pegged at P2,005 per 50-kilo bag.CONFED told Dar that the federation is appreciative of the assistance extended by the DA, especially in facilitating a meeting with the Sugar Regulatory Administration, Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority and the Planters Products Inc. as early as July,...

Oct262021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

TUPV licenses compact glass crusher tech to Tumandok Crafts

Business

Dr. Eric Malo-oy, Campus Director of TUP Visayas, Dr. Jesus Rodrigo Torres, President of TUP System, Josephine Locsin, CEO of Tumandok Crafts Industries, Chris Pahamtang, Production Manager of Tumandok and Engr. Greg Crisostomo, Intellectual Property and Tech Transfer Manager of TUP Visayas (l-r).*A local small and medium-sized enterprise in Negros Occidental is now a licensee of the Technological University of the Philippines Visayas compact glass crusher technology.A non-exclusive licensing agreement has been signed between the Tumandok Crafts Industries represented by Josephine Locsin, CEO of Tumandok Craft Industries and TUP Visayas, represented by Dr. Jesus Rodrigo Torres, President of the TUP System together with Dr. Eric Malo-oy, Campus Director and Engr. Gregorio Crisostomo...

Oct262021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Capitol turns over P5M for reforestation project

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Capitol photoNegros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson turned over a symbolic check representing the P5 million fund for the Philippine Biodiversity Conservation Foundation Inc. for a reforestation project on Monday, October 25.The project is under the Integrated South Western Negros Key Biodiversity Areas Conservation Management and Development Program, spearheaded by the Provincial Environment Management Office led by lawyer Julie Ann Bedrio.Vice Gov. Jeffrey Ferrer, Provincial Administrator. Rayfrando Diaz, and PEMO staff witnessed the turn over ceremony held at the Provincial Capitol.*

Oct262021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

CENECO sets 6-hour power interruption in portions of Bacolod on Oct. 27

Business

Residents in some portions of Bacolod City will experience a six-hour outage on Wednesday, October 27, for maintenance work.The Central Negros Electric Cooperative Inc. (CENECO), on its Facebook page, said this is to ensure the stability of distribution lines to avoid further serious damages that will result in major interruptions.Affected by the brownout from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. are portions of Burgos Feeder 3, Prk. Proper Alangilan, Prk. 14 and the Home for the Aged in Brgy. Alangilan.CENECO advised its consumers that in any power interruption, electrical switch/es should be turned off for safety reasons.When electricity supply resumes, residents should provide an allowance of about 10-15 minutes before switching on all electrical appliances and facilities to avoid a power s...

Oct252021 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Negros’ highest Covid deaths registered in October at 374

Bacolod to start vaccinating 704 Pediatric A3 kids on Oct. 29

Capitol buys 6 ambulances for severe Covid-19 cases

NFSP pushes for fertilizer price cap

Business

Considering the unabated increases in fertilizer prices, the National Federation of Sugarcane Planters (NFSP) called on the Department of Agriculture to request the Department of Trade and Industry to impose a price cap on fertilizer prices.“Fertilizer prices have been rising fast, which would lead to high cost of production, and in turn, will result to high prices for our consumers,” said NFSP President Enrique D. Rojas in his letter sent Monday, October 25, to Agriculture Secretary William Dar.Sugar Regulatory Administrator Hermenegildo Serafica was also furnished a copy of the said letter.The price of Urea, the most widely-used fertilizer in farming, ranged from P800 to P900 per 50-kilo bag in 2020, he said.The cost of Urea doubled to about P1,600 per bag in July and now...

Oct252021 by Nico DelfinNo Comments

La Carlota goes green

Business, Top Stories

Nowadays, a lot more people are finding means to save money by reducing expenses on electricity.From solar floodlights that can light up gardens, garages, and streets to large solar panels that can illuminate high-rise structures.With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more households and commercial establishments are adapting to solar technology.Even the local government of La Carlota City is taking a leap forward by installing a P2 million solar panel on the sprawling rooftop of the city gym.The 25-kilowatt peak grid-tie system can power up to two Regional Trial Court branches and its offices being housed inside the gym.Mayor Rex Jalandoon believes the investment can lessen electrical expenses in the next four years and can even generate additional income f...

Oct252021 by Romeo SubaldoNo Comments

‘No plastic’ ordinance padayon nga gina sunod sa San Carlos

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[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLoks6X_VLY&live=1[/embedyt]Kun mag siling ka mga merkado, mabudlay dulaon ang plastic pero nangin posible ini diri sa San Carlos City.Kun mag bakal ka sang isda, papel ang gina gamit nga pang putos sa isda.Suno sa mga market vendors sang una dahon ka saging ugaling naga ka out of stock. Kun newspaper naman, tuman ka nipis kag nagaka wasak. Gani ang ini nga brown paper ang ila gina gamit.Nag sugod lang ini kuno sa pa contest sang siudad para mahaylo sadto ang mga vendors nga likawan na ang pag gamit sang plastic. Kag nangin kabahin na ini sang ila nga pang ginawi 2014 gin pasar sa konseho ang ini nga ordinansa kag padayon nga gina practice. Kutob sa mga commercial establishments, fastfood outlets kag vendors sa merkado ang indi ...