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Marcos picks Sen. Sonny over Kiko as new education secretary
Angara was chosen over Negros Occidental 3rd District Congressman Jose Francisco “Kiko” Benitez for the position.
NegOcc police top performer in Western Visayas
The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) received the highest overall score in the latest Unit Performance Evaluation Rating (UPER) for June 2024, besting seven
185,000 consumers in northern NegOcc to benefit on lower electricity rates
Around 185,000 member-consumers of Negros Occidental Electric Cooperative (NONECO) will enjoy a significant decrease in their electricity bills. This after NONECO announced a reduction on
Bago City receives ‘Walang Gutom’ award from Pres. Marcos
vBago City was recognized by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Galing Pook Foundation as one of the top 10 local government units (LGUs) for its efforts in addressing food security and hunger.
San Carlos celebrates 14th localized environment week
San Carlos City opened its 14th Localized Environment Week on June 24 with a motorcade along the major city streets in the city, participated by
Pres Marcos appoints Negros doc as health Usec
Dr. Mary Ann Maestral, the current chief of hospital at the Dr. Teresita Jalandoni Provincial Hospital (TLJPH) in Silay City, has been officially appointed as
LTO relieves officers in NegOcc and rest of WV for “poor performance”
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has relieved at least four local officials from their posts in Western Visayas (Region VI), including personnel stationed in Negros
Bacolod-Silay Airport to undergo P44 Million passenger terminal makeover
Passengers flying in and out of Bacolod-Silay Airport can look forward to a more comfortable travel experience after the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has officially greenlight a project to upgrade the passenger terminal building.
Filipino investors acquire global activewear brand for $22M
In a move that highlights the growing influence of Filipino investors in the global sporting goods market, a group of Philippine businessmen, including the president and director of Bacolod Real Estate Development Corporation (BREDCO), has acquired Australian activewear brand 2XU for $22 million.
Armyworm threatens sugarcane & corn crops in 5th district
Farmers in the 5th District of Negros Occidental are facing a new challenge: an armyworm infestation that threatens sugarcane and corn crops.
