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Capitol to decide on bulk water project proposal in four months

January 31, 2025

The provincial government of Negros Occidental has set a timeline until the end of May to come up with a resolution on whether to award or decline the offer of the lone bidder to the P1.2-billion bulk water supply project.

Baby from La Castellana evacuation center dies

January 31, 2025

A nine-month-old boy died at the evacuation center in La Castellana, Negros Occidental on Jan. 25, bringing to two the number of fatalities among the residents affected by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon last month.

OCD releases 659 sacks of rice to IDPs

January 31, 2025

The rice supply for evacuees got a boost from the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), which procured 659 sacks for five local government units affected by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon.

House to accelerate minimum wage legislation of P200 a day

January 31, 2025

Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said Jan. 29 that the House of Representatives is expediting deliberations on proposed wage hike legislation to address the urgent need for economic relief, while ensuring a balanced approach that considers the welfare of workers and the sustainability of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Capitol targets to finish construction of P900M Negros Occ. bldg by June

January 31, 2025

The construction of the P900-million Provincial Administration Center (PAC) is being targeted for completion by June this year, Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz II said on Thursday, Jan. 30.

Bo Villanueva’s Through the Lens

January 31, 2025

Negros photo artist Bo Villanueva celebrates half a century of journey in photography and arts at the 9th Art Cove Exhibit at Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod.

Filipina in int’l hymnology dictionary

January 31, 2025

A Filipina, originally from Bislig City, Surigao del Sur but now makes Dumaguete City as her home, has been recognized in the Canterbury Dictionary of Hymnology, considered one of the most comprehensive online dictionaries of hymnology, featuring composers, authors, hymns, and works related to church music worldwide.

Capitol to decide on bulk water project proposal in four months

Baby from La Castellana evacuation center dies

OCD releases 659 sacks of rice to IDPs

House to accelerate minimum wage legislation of P200 a day

Capitol targets to finish construction of P900M Negros Occ. bldg by June

Bo Villanueva’s Through the Lens

Filipina in int’l hymnology dictionary

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