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Victorias boosts business regulations enforcement

December 19, 2025

The Victorias local government strengthened its enforcement of business regulations as several establishments operating without the required permits were ordered closed, in line with City Ordinance No. 07-2015, the city said Dec. 17.

Landbank, Visa partner for secure, faster digital payment acceptance

December 19, 2025

A strategic agreement was signed between Landbank and digital payment leader Visa to expand digital payment acceptance across key government channels, enabling fast and secure digital transactions for various government services.

URC Bais distillery ops still suspended: DENR

December 18, 2025

The operations of Universal Robina Corp. (URC) Bais Distillery in Bais City, Negros Oriental, remain suspended until the Environmental Management Bureau -Pollution Adjudication Board (EMB-PAB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources lifts its suspension order.

Apo Island board allocates funds for viable berthing space study

December 18, 2025

The Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) of Apo Island in Dauin, Negros Oriental, has allocated some P130,000 for a work and financial plan to determine the type of docking space for motorboats coming to the island.

Cadiz mayor hopes for better service from PrimeWater under new owner

December 17, 2025

Cadiz Mayor Salvador Escalante Jr. admitted Dec. 16 that PrimeWater’s performance in the city is “bad”, and he hopes that the reported takeover of the new owner could improve the delivery of service to about 14,000 consumers.

PPA: Modernization of Banago Port to spur economic activity in Negros

December 15, 2025

The modernization of Banago Port in Bacolod City, worth more than half-a-billion-peso, and formally inaugurated by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Dec. 12, is expected to spur wider economic activity across Negros Occidental, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said.

Landbank commended for driving agri growth

December 15, 2025

The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) lauded Landbank for its unwavering commitment to agricultural development and rural progress during the opening of the 2025 Agraryo Trade Fair (ATF) in Quezon City recently.

Primelectric studies SoKor power distribution system

December 12, 2025

In its drive to further improve consumer services, officials of Primelectric recently traveled to Seoul, South Korea to study the country’s advanced power distribution system.

Biz leaders to gather today for Bacolod business forum

December 11, 2025

The city government of Bacolod, together with the business community, is set to convene local entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and key stakeholders for the Bacolod Business Talks 2025 this afternoon, Dec. 11, at L’Fisher Hotel.

P18.8-B in 13th month pension released to 3.7M SSS pensioners

December 10, 2025

The Social Security System said Dec. 9 that it has successfully credited its annual cash gift, or 13th month pension, in two batches last week, ensuring additional financial support during the holiday season.