June 23, 2022

NegOcc planters, officials welcome Marcos at DA

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Sugar planters in Negros Occidental and its officials hailed the decision of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to temporarily take over the Department of Agriculture portfolio, as they vowed to work with his administration to ensure what

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Capitol MOOE down by P600M next year

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The provincial government of Negros Occidental is bracing for the reduction of its National Tax Allocation by 14 percent in 2023. While the NTA of Negros Occidental rose by 16 percent this year because of the

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Northern Negros NPA camp falls

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Army soldiers yesterday overran a temporary encampment of the New People’s Army, following an encounter with rebel remnants in northern Negros, at Sitio Tinibyangan in Brgy. Minapasok, Calatrava, Negros Occidental. Lt. Col. Jay-Jay Javines, 79th Infantry

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P49M Hinobaan abattoir approved

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The proposed construction of P49.67 million abattoir in Hinobaan, Negros Occidental, to be funded by the World Bank, has been approved by the Department of Agriculture’s Philippine Rural Development Project Support Office-Visayas Cluster. DA regional director

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BCPO personnel awarded

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Personnel of the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) have been recognized by the Police Regional Office 6 for significant accomplishments rendered in the performance of their respective duties and responsibilities. PLt Col. Ariel Pico, commander of

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Photo of the Day

MOUNTAIN SCENE. An idyllic scenery and fresh mountain air greets tourists and hikers at the Brgy. Patag, Silay City section of the Northern Negros Natural Park.* Nonoy Catugas/CCN photo

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Not only a matter of words and intention

“It is not anyone who says to me, “Lord, Lord,” who will enter the kingdom of Heaven, but the person who does the will of my Father in heaven.” (Mt 7,21) Christ says it very clearly. Our prayer should not

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The dengue threat

As dengue fever continue to become a significant concern in Negros Occidental, which currently tops Region 6 with the greatest number of cases this year, local government units and Negrenses from all sectors of society will have to join hands

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‘Mga Istorya Balangaw’ in Himamaylan

BY ROGER D. BELTRAN LGBT Pride in Himamaylan City conducted “Mga Istorya Balangaw” in different barangays of Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental.  It is a series of storytelling activities which is part of the group’s projects in connection with the June

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Pangandaman cites gains in women’s rights

Department of Budget and Management Secretary Amenah “Mina” Pangandaman highlighted notable strides that the Philippines has gained in advancing women’s rights as she urged all women to make their voices louder to promote gender equality. According to a press release,

Capitol offers 5 ha. at Talisay property for NIR agencies

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN In anticipation of the signing of the creation of the Negros Island Region (NIR) into law, the provincial government of Negros Occidental is already thinking ahead, as it offers five hectares of its property in Talisay

Sugar prices rise to P2800 level, UNIFED lauds DA, SRA

The United Sugar Producers Federation of the Philippines (UNIFED) is thankful that prices of sugar have gone up to the level that farmers are comfortable with and thanked Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, and Sugar Regulatory Administrator Pablo Azcona for

‘Trabaho Para sa Bayan’ IRR signed; focus on high-quality jobs

The country’s labor market is exhibiting signs of steady progress amid domestic and external risks, boosted by a historic low 3.1-percent unemployment rate in December 2023. On Tuesday, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) led the signing of the

Photo of the Day

Local chess aficionados play friendly afternoon games against each other to pass away the time and hone their skills at the Bacolod City Public Plaza.* Jade Paul Morin/CCN photo

Mission training held in Murcia

Eleven participants graduated in the recently held Global Filipino Dream and ACCESS Mission Training conducted at Full Gospel Fellowship Church in Murcia, Negros Occidental, a press release from the organizers said. The training was led by  International Teams Philippines (ITP)