Negros Occidental

Advantages of Townhouse Living in the Philippines

A ready-for-occupancy townhouse is an excellent choice for Filipinos seeking comfort, cost savings, and community. The real estate market in the Philippines is expected to show an annual growth rate of 3.63% by 2029. Increased urbanization and a growing middle-class

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The Beauty and Benefits of Countryside Living

Owning a home in Talisay City, Negros Occidental means waking up to tranquil mornings in the countryside. Escape the fast-paced urban life and find peace in this beautiful Talisay subdivision. Why You Should Choose Talisay Metro Bacolod in Negros Occidental

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Early okay of P4.4B budget assured

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Negros Occidental is targeting to complete the deliberations of the proposed P4.4 billion budget of the province for 2021, before the end of this month.           This was after the SP Committee on Finance, chaired by

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PSEi down on profit-taking, peso ends flat

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) closed lower on Wednesday as investors opted to pocket gains from recent rallies, while the peso traded sideways against the US dollar. The benchmark PSEi lost 0.23 percent to 6,551.81, and the All Shares

Team Asenso candidates win Bacolod polls

• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Team Asenso candidates in Bacolod City dominated this year’s elections, with only one candidate for councilor from the opposing camp making it to the ninth slot. Incumbent Bacolod Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez (Team Asenso) won the

‘Unbound’ group exhibit opens in Silay City

• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Orange Project co-founder Charlie Co led the opening of a group art exhibition titled “Unbound” at Patria’s, Silay City on May 5, which will run for three months. The show features the works of Negrense artists

Rep. Marañon, 7 mayors running unopposed in NegOcc

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Rep. Alfredo Marañon III and seven mayors need only one vote to win in the May 12 elections, as they are running unopposed, according to records of the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Marañon, son of the

Local shares up, peso closes at 55.80 to a dollar on Tuesday

Local shares rose on Tuesday, lifted by the rally in US equities and the peaceful midterm elections. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose by 1.68 percent to 6,566.82 while All Shares also increased by 1.13 percent to 3,805.33. “Local

OFW remittances up over 2% in March

Cash remittances from overseas Filipinos went up by 2.6 percent year-on-year to USD2.81 billion in March from USD2.74 billion in March 2024, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said. Data released yesterday showed that including in-kind remittances, total personal remittances