DRAINAGE. A drainage project is currently ongoing in front of a row of heritage homes along J. Pitong Ledesma Street in Silay City.* Carlo Leonardia photo

Farmers call for consultative sugar importation plan

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN In response to the suggestion of the Sugar Regulatory Administration to import sugar to fill up the production shortage caused by the El Niño phenomenon, sugar farmers are calling for a logical, transparent, and consultative importation

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DSWD rolls out ayuda for 7,440 families in province

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Occidental got P22.2 million in AKAP, or Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program aid, which was simultaneously received on Saturday by 7,440 poor families, in separate venues. The AKAP program is the national government’s

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Support for active transport

The Department of Health in a statement recently expressed support for active transport because of their positive effect on health and the environment, giving hope to advocates of biking and walking. “The appropriation and investment of more than P5 billion

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BUSINESS

GSIS teams up with PGEA to benefit gov’t workers

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is leveling up its engagement with the Philippine Government Employees Association (PGEA) in a move to further improve the collaboration of both institutions for the benefit of government employees nationwide. “We are committed to

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STARLIFE

PIMA Guitar Quartet set Bacolod tour

The accomplished PIMA Guitar Quartet, composed of classical guitarists Patrick Roxas, Iqui Vinculado, Monching Carpio, and Adrik Cristobal, is set to captivate Bacolod City with a series of performances across three different venues. The PIMA Guitar Quartet kicks off their

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STIWNU inaugurates new SBE building

In its commitment to continue delivering quality education and exceptional service, STI West Negros University inaugurated its new School of Basic Education (SBE) building along Hilado Street, Barangay 18, Bacolod City, yesterday. The ribbon-cutting ceremony and unveiling of the building

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