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Life Builder Fellowship to subsidize SSS contributions of church volunteers

May 30, 2025

The Social Security System (SSS) and Life Builder Fellowship formally sealed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) under the Contribution Subsidy Provider Program (CSPP) recently.

Bacolod LGU nominated for DOST’s Smart, Sustainable Communities Award

May 30, 2025

The Department of Science and Technology-Negros Island Region (DOST-NIR) commended the Bacolod City government for its nomination to the 2025 Philippines Smart and Sustainable Communities (SSC) Award for Local Government

Oil palm plantation creates over 500 jobs in Candoni

May 29, 2025

In a move to boost local agricultural productivity and support rural employment, over 500 jobs have been created in the municipality of Candoni through the development of Hacienda Asia Plantations Inc. (HAPI), a company managing an oil palm operation in southern Negros Occidental.

Private utilities take lead in regulating power rates

May 29, 2025

In a positive development for power consumers in Western Visayas and Negros Island, private electric distribution utilities under the leadership of billionaire businessman Enrique Razon Jr. continue to offer the most competitive electricity rates in the region, outpacing the rates charged by electric cooperatives.

Fare based on passenger’s weight discriminatory, LTFRB warns PUVs

May 28, 2025

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) strongly warned all public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators against imposing “double fares” on passengers, based on physical appearance, size, or weight.

SEC recognized as global leader in good governance for 5th year

May 27, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently received two Global Good Governance (3G) awards from London-based Cambridge International Finance Advisory (IFA) for the fifth consecutive year, further stamping its mark as a leader in good corporate governance and sustainability.

5-day Chicken Inasal Festival draws 80K visitors to Bacolod

May 26, 2025

Bacolod City has wrapped up its five-day Chicken Inasal Festival with city officials declaring the event a successful celebration of food, culture, and community.

Pag-IBIG Fund home loan releases at P30B in Q1 2025

May 23, 2025

Pag-IBIG Fund released P30.22 billion in home loans from January to March 2025, an eight percent increase—or more than P2 billion higher—than the P28.09 billion disbursed during the same period in 2024, officials announced May 21.

Noneco rate down by P1.7807/kWh

May 22, 2025

The Northern Negros Electric Cooperative said May 21 that its average residential rate this billing month of May decreased by P1.7807 per kilowatt-hour.

DTI, Google offering free in-demand digital courses

May 21, 2025

Students and medium, small, and micro entrepreneurs pursuing business digitalization, among others, can gain in-demand digital skills and secure a Google Career Certificate (GCC) for free and at their own pace, the Department of Trade and Industry in Negros Occidental said May 20.

Life Builder Fellowship to subsidize SSS contributions of church volunteers

Bacolod LGU nominated for DOST’s Smart, Sustainable Communities Award

Oil palm plantation creates over 500 jobs in Candoni

Private utilities take lead in regulating power rates

Fare based on passenger’s weight discriminatory, LTFRB warns PUVs

SEC recognized as global leader in good governance for 5th year

5-day Chicken Inasal Festival draws 80K visitors to Bacolod

Pag-IBIG Fund home loan releases at P30B in Q1 2025

Noneco rate down by P1.7807/kWh

DTI, Google offering free in-demand digital courses

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