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Bacolod launches OBO e-kiosk for digital permit applications

September 19, 2025

Mayor Greg Gasataya led the launching Sept. 18 of the e-kiosk system at the Office of the Building Official (OBO), which will digitalize the processing of both building and occupancy permits.

Ancillary Services costs drive hike in Aug. transmission rates: NGCP

September 18, 2025

Higher Ancillary Services (AS) costs pushed up transmission rates in August 2025, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines announced Sept. 17.

All set for Negros Trade Fair in Metro Manila Sept. 23-28

September 17, 2025

The Negros Trade Fair, the country’s longest-running provincial trade fair in Metro Manila now on its 39th year, makes its historic debut at SM Aura Premier and SMX Aura Convention Center in Taguig City on Sept. 23 to 28.

Largest hotel in Bacolod City shifts to renewable energy with First Gen

September 17, 2025

The largest hotel in the highly-urbanized city, Citadines Bacolod, has partnered with First Gen Corporation (First Gen), the country’s leading renewable energy (RE) company, to power its rooms and facilities with geothermal energy.

P4-million consultancy pact signed on Sagay hydropower project study

September 17, 2025

Sagay City has taken a major step toward renewable energy development with the signing of a P4-million consultancy agreement with Meadowland Developers Inc. (MDI) for the update and upgrade of the feasibility study on the Himogaan River Mini-Hydropower Project, Sept. 13.

‘Yellow alerts’ trigger high electricity rates

September 17, 2025

Electricity consumers are advised to brace for higher electricity bills this month as repeated “yellow alert” incidents last month threatened the stability of the Visayas power grid.

Holiday magic arrives at SM City Bacolod

September 17, 2025

With Sept. 16 marking exactly 100 days before Christmas, SM Supermalls across the country officially ushered in the long holiday season with festive surprises, including a lively countdown launch at SM City Bacolod.

Pag-IBIG Fund to offer special 4.5% rate for home loans up to P1.8-million

September 16, 2025

Pag-IBIG Fund is set to offer a special 4.5 percent housing loan rate to qualified members seeking to purchase house-and-lot packages, worth up to P1.8 million, as part of the government’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) program.

PLDT Home awards grand winner of One Mega Giveaway in Bacolod

September 16, 2025

Medical intern Andrea Sartorio, 26, received Sept. 15 the ceremonial key to her brand-new Toyota Fortuner as grand winner of the PLDT Home One Mega Giveaway (OMG) Promo 2025.

52 hired-on-the-spot at PESO job fair at SM

September 13, 2025

The provincial government once again opened doors of opportunity to Negrenses through the Negros Occidental Job Fair 2025, held Sept. 12 at SM City Bacolod, with more than 3,000 job applicants registered.