The Department of Agriculture turned over the P5-M Solar Power Irrigation System to Barangay Tara Farm Family Association in Mabinay, Negros Oriental. The solar irrigation is the first in the province and the second in Central Visayas and is expected
Of course, our attitude toward prayer should be patterned after the example of Christ who, in spite of the very hectic schedule he had to follow, always found time and the proper place to do his prayer. This point can
COVID-19 lockdowns have brought rapid and “unprecedented” improvements in air quality in some parts of the world, with Southeast Asia seeing a 40 percent reduction in the level of harmful airborne particles caused by traffic and energy production in 2020.
Rate of price increases accelerated to its fastest since January 2019 at 4.9 percent last August but the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas maintains that inflation outlook remains broadly balanced and expects within-target level by end-2021. BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno, in
The Philippines recorded its lowest unemployment rate since April 2020 at 6.9 percent in July this year. The Philippine Statistics Authority reported yesterday that July 2021’s unemployment rate declined from 7.7 percent in June 2021. In a joint statement of
As IATF Resolution 136-F allows interzonal travel from GCQ to GCQ or GCQ to MGCQ areas subject to restrictions of the local government unit of destination and strict health and safety protocols such as the presentation of a negative RT-PCR
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin Diokno has raised the possibility of establishing a direct settlement framework for the Philippine peso and the Japanese yen. “BSP is keen on pursuing other areas of cooperation with Japan such as the establishment
ShapeUp’s Empress Mitos Seva Cooper opened her fab, fav ShapeUp gym at last, after so many months of renovations! This physical workout Mecca is located at the circumferential road right next to her Shell gasoline station and across the Preschools
Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez committed the full support of the House of Representatives for initiatives meant to promote health education and improved access to dental care for every Filipino, a press release from the House of Representatives said. Romualdez aired
In a bid to enhance public transportation and promote eco-friendly travel options, the City of Bacolod, with the initiative of Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, will launch a green route dry run featuring electric jeeps (e-jeeps) starting May 15 until May
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN An Army general yesterday challenged the Commission on Human Rights to condemn the killing spree of the New People’s Army of innocent civilians, which they have claimed responsibility for. In communicating with Chris Montano of the
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Department of Social Welfare and Development reported the distribution of P68,572,529 worth of humanitarian assistance to 325,469 families affected by the El Niño phenomenon in 2,360 barangays in Western Visayas, as of May 7. The
Negros Occidental has the biggest share of the food packs distributed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development to El Niño-affected families in Western Visayas. Negros Occidental received 37,367 food packs, followed by Antique with 33,054 packs, Iloilo with
In a heartwarming display of community spirit and appreciation for motherhood, McDonald’s The Upper East and Megaworld Bacolod recently organized a special event to celebrate Mother’s Day, a press release from the organizers said. The event titled “Celebrating Motherhood: A
