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Planters’ group expresses concern over ‘excessive’ sugar importation

October 8, 2025

The National Federation of Sugarcane Planters (NFSP) has expressed concern on what it calls excessive sugar importation under Sugar Order No. 8 issued by the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA).

7th straight week of price hikes for diesel, kerosene

October 6, 2025

The seventh consecutive week of per-liter increases in the prices of diesel and kerosene will take effect tomorrow, Oct. 7, as concerns on supply and foreign exchange adjustments remain.

83 hired on the spot in MassKara job fair

October 6, 2025

Eighty-three applicants were hired on the spot (HOTS) and 165 others considered as near-hired in the MassKara Job Fair Oct. 5 at the Ayala Malls Capitol Central in Bacolod City that drew in 5,282 jobseekers, the city said.

SSS offers calamity loan to quake, typhoon victims

October 6, 2025

The Social Security System said that earthquake and typhoon affected SSS members can now apply for a calamity loan.

Megaworld’s 3rd condo dev’t starts turnover

October 6, 2025

Real estate giant Megaworld is set to begin turning over units soon at the 14-story One Manhattan, its third residential condominium development inside the 34-hectare The Upper East township, as residential condo prices for its Bacolod City properties jump up to 147 percent.

Former IEMOP president, joins Primelectric Group

October 6, 2025

Lawyer Richard Nethercott, former president and chief executive officer of the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP), has joined the Razon-owned conglomerate Primelectric Holdings Inc.

Megaworld vows to help boost tourism in Bacolod

October 4, 2025

Property giant Megaworld has committed to help the Bacolod City government in boosting its tourism, and in promoting its festivals.

NIR financial resources solid, says BSP official

October 3, 2025

Financial resources remain sound in Negros Island Region as evidenced by the continued growth in loans and deposits, and an increased number of banks/ATMs, an official of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Visayas Regional Office (BSP VRO) said Oct. 2.

SRA orders moratorium on molasses importation

October 3, 2025

A moratorium on molasses importation was ordered by the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA), following a reduction of its price by 30 percent per ton and a decrease in the withdrawal of local molasses from the sugar mills.

EMV-equipped, dual-function MySSS card launched: exec

October 3, 2025

The Social Security System said Oct. 2 that it has launched an EMV-equipped, dual-function MySSS card, designed to transform the way Filipino workers, pensioners, and their beneficiaries access their social security benefits and financial services.