September 18, 2020

NegOcc farmers get P41M in equipment under RCEF

Farmers in Negros Occidental received equipment, worth P41.76 million, as part of the Farm Mechanization Program of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) of the Department of Agriculture in Western Visayas to enable rice resiliency and competitiveness.

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Congress asked to help biz sector amid Covid

President Rodrigo Duterte has asked the leaders of the Senate and the House of Representatives to pass additional legislation that would expedite the assistance for the business community affected by the coronavirus disease 2019.

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Why masks are ‘musts’

I bet one of the most distressing announcements for most Filipinos is the prohibition of visits, or closing of cemeteries and memorial parks on November 1 and 2, which are the proclaimed holidays by the Church as All Saints’ and All Souls Days. For centuries, now and even in the lifetimes of the oldest people in our country and communities, those days are considered so important that those working in other provinces, and even abroad, make it a point to time their vacations on those days so they can visit the graves of their departed loved ones.

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Twin Lakes park to reopen tomorrow

The Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park (BTLNP) in Negros Oriental will resume operations tomorrow after it was placed under temporary lockdown due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) threat.

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ASSISTANCE. A member of the Amity Volunteer Fire Brigade helps deliver water, using water tankers and fire hoses, to the community at Purok Masagana, Barangay Alijis, Bacolod City.*

Always listen to the promptings of the Holy Spirit

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Mountainous DSB hosts beach volleyball tourney

As part of the continuous efforts of the Abanse Negrense Sports Programs to collaborate with local government units and sports organizations in the Province of Negros Occidental, the Provincial Sports Office, together with the Negros Federation Volleyball Enthusiasts Inc. (NEFVEI),

PDP Laban members in Victorias resign

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The ongoing consolidation efforts of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino Lakas ng Bayan in Negros Occidental suffered a setback after its members in Victorias City resigned from the political party, following its plans to challenge incumbent Gov. Eugenio

Planters group gets sugar mill’s nod

Newly rebranded planters group “The Sugar Association Inc.”, formerly the Vicmico Planters Association, secured acceptance as one of the accredited partner associations of Hawaiian-Philippine Company (HPCo) sugar mill. “We are honored to be formally recognized as one of the partner

Mayor lauds Himamaylan entries to Panaad competitions

Mayor Raymund Tongson congratulated and continued cheering for the contingent of Himamaylan City for the various competitions in the 28th Panaad sa Negros Festival this week, a press release from Himamaylan PIO said. “I am proud to see Himamaylanons showcase