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Fuel price hike looms anew

November 10, 2025

Another round of fuel price hike will take effect tomorrow as supply concerns remain.

Landbank achieved a significant 42 percent jump in net income to P35.65 billion, as of the third quarter of 2025, already surpassing its full-year earnings of P35.36 billion in 2024, and underscoring the Bank’s robust financial trajectory and performance above historical averages.

P4-B in benefit claims paid in Negros Occ. – PhilHealth

November 8, 2025

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation said it has paid P4 billion in benefit claims to accredited healthcare facilities in Bacolod City and Negros Occidental, and processing the release of P782.8 million, as of Sept. 30 this year.

McDonald’s Philippines named Employer of the Year by PMAP

November 8, 2025

McDonald’s Philippines triumphed at this year’s People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) Awards as it bagged the coveted Employer of the Year Award, given to a company showing exceptional business and people management practices.

P37 to P40 daily wage increase in Bacolod, NegOcc, Region 6

November 4, 2025

Minimum wage earners in Western Visayas, including in the highly-urbanized Bacolod City and Negros Occidental, will get increases in their salaries, ranging from P37 to P40 a day, effective on Nov. 19.

Big-time oil price hike looms anew

November 3, 2025

Another round of oil price hike will take effect tomorrow, Nov. 4, with diesel set to increase from P2.50 to P2.80 per liter, gasoline by P1.30 to 1.50/L, and kerosene by P1.80 to P2.20/L.

Siquijor to benefit from faster infra project approvals – DOE

November 3, 2025

Siquijor, an island province heavily reliant on tourism and dependent on local power grid supply, stands to benefit greatly from faster energy infra project approvals, the Department of Energy said.

Landbank streamlines digital agri lending, empowers Cadiz as Negros’ farming hub

November 3, 2025

Landbank continues to make agricultural financing more accessible with the integration of online applications under the Agrisenso Plus Lending Program, allowing farmers to conveniently apply for loans anytime and anywhere, and underscoring its commitment to simplify access to affordable credit.

Settle P7.68-M in contributions, SSS urges 45 Negros employers

October 29, 2025

Forty-five employers in Negros, with total delinquency of P7.68 million, have been served with violation notices by the Social Security System Visayas West 1 Division (SSS VW1D) in a series of RACE (Run After Contribution Evaders) operations this month.

Tourism creates jobs for Siquijor residents

October 29, 2025

For tour guide Felipe Vallera and cashier Shirly Anding of Enrique Villanueva town, the growing number of tourists visiting Siquijor has changed their lives for the better.

Fuel price hike looms anew

Landbank Q3 income at P35.6B

P4-B in benefit claims paid in Negros Occ. – PhilHealth

McDonald’s Philippines named Employer of the Year by PMAP

P37 to P40 daily wage increase in Bacolod, NegOcc, Region 6

Big-time oil price hike looms anew

Siquijor to benefit from faster infra project approvals – DOE

Landbank streamlines digital agri lending, empowers Cadiz as Negros’ farming hub

Settle P7.68-M in contributions, SSS urges 45 Negros employers

Tourism creates jobs for Siquijor residents

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