February 22, 2023 - Negros Now Daily

Night To Shine

February 22, 2023

A U.S.-based celebrity couple last week sneaked into town unnoticed. The couple: Philippine-born Tim Tebow, a former National Football League quarterback, and Demi Leigh-Nel Peters Tebow, Miss Universe 2017, and a South African model.

SP allows Albee to sign e-jeep deal with Chinese firm

February 22, 2023

The Sangguniang Panlungsod of Bacolod Tuesday authorized Mayor Alfredo “Albee” Benitez to sign the memorandum of understanding with China firm Jiangsu Fengchuen New Energy Power Technology Co. Ltd. on the establishment of an e-jeepney assembly plant in the city to boost local economic growth.

NBI probes 2 brgy captains linked to illegal gambling

February 22, 2023

The National Bureau of Investigation is conducting a probe on the alleged links of a former elected government official and two incumbent barangay captains in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, to illegal gambling.

Capitol eyes investors’ forum in June

February 22, 2023

With many investors interested in the bulk water project of the Negros Occidental provincial government, Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz said Tuesday, Feb. 20, they are planning to hold an investors’ forum by June this year.

Bacolod’s inflation rate at 12.1%

February 22, 2023

Bacolod City’s inflation rate for January 2023 increased to 12.1 percent from 9.7 percent in December 2022, while Negros Occidental logged a slight dip at 12.2 percent compared to 12.3 percent in December, the provincial Philippine Statistics Authority said.

2 Capitol dep’t heads retiring

February 22, 2023

Two department heads of the provincial government of Negros Occidental will retire from government service this year.
Provincial Administrator, Atty. Rayfrando Diaz, said that Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer Merle Garcia will retire Feb. 24, while Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Ernell Tumimbang, is retiring from government service in June.

STI-WNU, Tay Tung outplay USLS, St. John in UNBL

February 22, 2023

Action continues to heat up in the 1st United Negros Basketball League (UNBL) Aspirants Cup 2023, as STI West Negros University turned back University of St. La Salle, 63-58, while Bacolod Tay Tung High School Team A beat St. John Institute, 75-63, during the weekend at the BTTHS covered court.

Night To Shine

SP allows Albee to sign e-jeep deal with Chinese firm

NBI probes 2 brgy captains linked to illegal gambling

Capitol eyes investors’ forum in June

Bacolod’s inflation rate at 12.1%

2 Capitol dep’t heads retiring

STI-WNU, Tay Tung outplay USLS, St. John in UNBL

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