July 3, 2024

Negros Occ. Tax Allotment up P900M

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Occidental will have an 18 percent increase in its National Tax Allotment (NTA) in 2025, which is equivalent to more than P900 million, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson disclosed yesterday. In 2023, Negros Occidental lost more

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Benitez supports Angara appointment as DepEd secretary

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Occidental 3rd district Rep. Jose Francisco Benitez on Tuesday welcomed the appointment of Senator Sonny Angara as the new secretary of Department of Education. Benitez, also the Commissioner of the Second Congressional Commission on Education,

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House welcomes Angara appointment to DepEd

“We are pleased to welcome the appointment of Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara as the incoming Secretary of the Department of Education,” a press release from the House of Representative said. Senator Angara’s extensive experience, unwavering dedication, and exemplary public

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Cop injured in buy bust, 2 nabbed

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A policeman was injured after being shot during a buy bust operation on July 2 in Sitio Magkinigkig, Barangay Tan-awan, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, which resulted in the apprehension of two drug suspects and the recovery

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Training for church trainers held

The Alliance of Children’s Ministries in Negros (ACMN) recently conducted a training of trainers at the Cosmopolitan Evangelical Church, Malaspina Street, Bacolod City. Titled “Understanding God’s Heart For Children”, the activity was attended by churches and fellowships in Negros Occidental

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Sustaining the development goals

In 2015, United Nations member states adopted the Sustainable Development Goals, 17 targets to transform the world by 2030, including completely ending extreme poverty and eliminating hunger, and action to combat climate change. However, war and funding shortfalls have hampered

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514 wanted persons nabbed in WV

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A series of manhunt operations against fugitives in Western Visayas led to the arrest of 514 wanted persons for the month of January this year. A report of the Police Regional Office 6 revealed that 70

Bacolod City unveils sustainable urban development master plan

The Bacolod City government on Friday unveiled a proposed urban master plan that would enable this highly urbanized city to promote sustainable development in the next 25 years. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, together with Lone District Rep. Greg Gasataya, showcased

Legislated wage hike has TUCP support

The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) lauds the approval of the P200 across-the-board daily wage hike in the House Committee on Labor and Employment as the committee substitute bill of the mother bill of TUCP Party-list’s House Bill

PHIVOLCS warns of possible eruptions

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Following a minor explosive eruption at the summit of Kanlaon Volcano on Thursday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) yesterday warned of the possibility of more eruptions. The eruption, which lasted two minutes, generated

Army to candidates: Report extortion activities

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Philippine Army discouraged candidates in the May 12 elections from paying “permit to campaign” or “permit to win” fees, as the campaign period is set to kick off on February 11. While they have not

PSEi down as investors take profits, peso strengthens

Local shares declined, while the peso closed stronger against the dollar on the last trading day of the week. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) slipped by 1.39 percent to 6,154.99 while All Shares also fell by 0.63 percent to