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DTI NegOr offers loans for OFWs, MSMEs amid crisis on Middle East

April 15, 2026

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental is now offering two loan windows for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to cushion the impact of the Middle East crisis.

Marcos lifts excise tax on LPG, kerosene

April 14, 2026

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the removal of excise tax on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene, invoking his authority under Republic Act 12316 to cushion Filipino households from rising fuel costs.

Negros Power set to increase sub-transmission power supply

April 13, 2026

To keep up with the growing demand for electricity, Negros Power said it is rolling out key upgrades this year, designed to deliver stronger, more stable, and more reliable power for everyone.

DA assures sufficient supply amid demand for P20kg rice

April 13, 2026

The Department of Agriculture assured the public that rice stocks in National Food Authority (NFA) warehouses remain sufficient, helped by a record procurement last year, even as demand for the government-subsidized P20 rice program surges.

Planters group opposes hike in property tax in Neg. Occ.

April 10, 2026

The United Sugar Producers’ Federation of the Philippines (UNIFED) has issued a board resolution expressing strong opposition to the proposed increase in real property tax in Negros Occidental.

Diesel breaches P150/liter mark

April 7, 2026

Diesel prices will breach the P150 per liter mark today, April 7, as oil companies announced another round of double-digit increases ranging from P17.95 to P19.80/L, depending on the gasoline station and the location.

Another double-digit hike in prices of diesel April 7

April 6, 2026

The prices of petroleum products continue to soar, with diesel nearing the P150 per liter mark.

DTI: Commodity prices on hold until April 16

April 6, 2026

Prices of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) will increase only starting April 17, following a meeting among officials of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), manufacturers, and retailers.

Pag-IBIG grants special benefits package to repatriated OFWs

April 6, 2026

In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to provide necessary assistance to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by the Middle East crisis, the Pag-IBIG Fund has approved a special benefits package, allowing qualified members to access their savings and receive temporary relief on housing loan payments as they recover and rebuild their lives.

Store owner from NegOr wins in Smart’s Ka Partner Rewards

April 6, 2026

A sari-sari store owner from Valencia, Negros Oriental, recently won a brand-new motorcycle through Smart Communications Inc.’s Ka-Partner Rewards program, a yearly incentive program that allows Smart’s partner-retailers to enjoy instant rewards and exclusive perks by using the Ka-Partner App.

DTI NegOr offers loans for OFWs, MSMEs amid crisis on Middle East

Marcos lifts excise tax on LPG, kerosene

Negros Power set to increase sub-transmission power supply

DA assures sufficient supply amid demand for P20kg rice

Planters group opposes hike in property tax in Neg. Occ.

Diesel breaches P150/liter mark

Another double-digit hike in prices of diesel April 7

DTI: Commodity prices on hold until April 16

Pag-IBIG grants special benefits package to repatriated OFWs

Store owner from NegOr wins in Smart’s Ka Partner Rewards

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