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Oil price rollback this week

Pump prices will be lower by less than P1 per liter starting Tuesday. In separate advisories Monday, Cleanfuel, Caltex, Jetti, Petro Gazz, Seaoil and Shell announced they will cut gasoline prices by P0.50 per liter and P0.25 per liter for

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Retirement remains most availed SSS benefit

The Social Security System (SSS) said it released P156.7 billion retirement benefits to 2.2 million members in 2023, making it the most availed SSS benefit last year. In a press release, SSS Vice President for Benefits Administration Division Joy Villacorta

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PSEi, peso close week strong

Local shares ended their shedding at the end of the week while the peso closed strong yesterday. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) closed this day’s trading higher by 1.53 percent, or 104.87 points, at 6,942.21. This ended the local

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Tech con covers agri-aqua, natural resources

With the aim of bringing technological advancement in the province of Negros Occidental, the Technological University of the Philippines-Visayas (TUPV) organized this year’s Technology Convention designed to promote collaboration, public-private-partnerships, and innovation within the realms of Agriculture, Aquaculture, Natural Resources,

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SSS members reminded of loan penalty condonation

Social Security System (SSS) Executive Vice President for Investments Sector Rizaldy Capulong said that SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Rolando Ledesma Macasaet announced the condonation of penalties of members with past-due loans to help them regain their good standing

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February inflation settles at 3.4%

The government is intensifying its efforts to mitigate the effects of the El Niño phenomenon and help keep the inflation rate within target. The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) made the statement on Tuesday after the Philippine Statistics Authority

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Teleperformance PH earns back-to-back ISO certifications

Teleperformance in the Philippines, part of global digital business services company Teleperformance, proudly announces its continued certification for ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Management System and ISO 14001: Environmental Management System. The certifications are awarded by the globally recognized

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Pump price adjustments set today

Oil firms will adjust fuel prices starting 12:01 a.m. on March 5. In separate advisories, Caltex, Cleanfuel, Jetti, Petro Gazz, Seaoil, Shell, and Petron said they will increase gasoline prices by P0.50 per liter but will be slashing diesel prices

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Grab brings new affordable solutions to Bacolod

Bacolodnon commuters and foodies need not worry about hurting their wallet as they go about their daily trips and satisfy their cravings. Grab makes its suite of safe, reliable and convenient services accessible to more Bacolodnons as it launches new

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Hinigaran inn inaugurated

• ANDREW ALTAREJOS The Hinugyaw Inn, a three-storey building with 24 rooms in Hinigaran town, Negros Occidental was inaugurated on March 1. The event was attended by Hinigaran Mayor Jose Nadie Arceo and Vice Mayor Mary Grace Arceo, together with

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Cockfighting banned in Cauayan on Holy Thursday, Good Friday

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Cockfighting will be prohibited on Holy Thursday and Good Friday in Cauayan, Negros Occidental. In his executive order number 3, Mayor John Rey Tabujara said the police have been tasked to take appropriate action against violators.

Be ready for the worst scenario in our life

The readings of the Mass of Holy Wednesday (cfr. Is 50,4-9 / Mt 26,14025) somehow remind us that while Christ assured us that everything has been taken care of by him, we should not be so naïve as to think

WVSU dominates RASUC-VI Culture, Arts Festival

West Visayas State University claimed the overall champion title during the recently concluded Culture and the Arts Conference and Festival 2024 held on March 25, a press release from the university said. Besting 10 other participating members of the Regional

Citizen participation key to attaining agenda for prosperity

Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Friday emphasized the importance of active citizen participation in attaining the government’s agenda for prosperity. During the District Conference of the Rotary International District 3800 in Mandaluyong City, Pangandaman said

Bikini beach volleyball tourney in Hinoba-an

• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Brazaville Beach Resort in Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental held a beach volleyball tournament last March 16 and 17 in cooperation with the Municipality of Hinoba-an, a press release from the organizers said. Dubbed “Brazaville Bikini Beach