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Saturday, July 20, 2019

Erwin P. Nicavera

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Storm leaves 'minimal' damage to Negros Occidental poultry, livestock

THE Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) of Negros Occidental has reported "minimal" losses to the province's poultry and livestock sector due to the recent onslaught of Tropical Storm Falcon.The PVO, in a report submitted to Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson Friday, July ...

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Labor sector expects 'realistic' Sona; biz wants gains on macro economy

THE labor sector in Negros Occidental expects a "realistic" fourth State of the Nation Address (Sona) of President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, July 22.Wennie Sancho, secretary general of the General Alliance of Workers Associations (Gawa), said the Sona should be ...

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Innovation bill to boost NegOcc MSMEs

THE Provincial Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development (MSMED) Council of Negros Occidental is upbeat that the recently signed Philippine Innovation Act will drive growth and development among local entrepreneurs, its top official said.Mary Ann Colmenares, chairman of the Negros ...

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‘Local food producers capable of expanding markets’

GIVEN the right technology and financing, food producers in Negros Occidental especially those in the rural communities are capable of bringing their products to urban areas.Frank Carbon, chief executive officer of Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI), said ...

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‘Falcon’ leaves almost P4.2-M losses to NegOcc rice sector

HEAVY rains and flooding brought about by Tropical Storm Falcon have left an initial damage and production losses worth almost P4.2 million to the rice sector of Negros Occidental.Provincial agriculturist Japhet Masculino said of the figure, about P2.6 million was ...

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Negrense ‘global changemaker’ in Switzerland for youth summit

THE Negrense youth climate advocate, who is the only Filipino to be given a prestigious title as “global changemaker” this year, is now attending the 2019 Global Youth Summit in Switzerland.Elmeer Meeynard Calimpos, 21, of Barangay 16 in Bacolod City, ...

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Bizmen alarmed over killing spree in Bacolod

LOCAL businessmen are wary about their safety and security amid recent killing incidents, some involving fellow businessmen, especially in Bacolod City which for them are already alarming.Frank Carbon, chief executive officer of the Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry ...

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Creation of department for small biz pushed

A BUSINESS group in Negros Occidental is pushing for the creation of the Department of Small Business that will focus on the growth and development particularly of micro and small enterprises in the country.Frank Carbon, chief executive officer of the ...

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Negrense farmer named 2019 NOAAA finalist

A NEGRENSE farmer was shortlisted for the 2019 National Organic Agriculture Achievers’ Awards (NOAAA), a competition that recognizes organic agriculture development initiatives in the country.Jesus Antonio Orbida, an integrated and organic farmer from Binalbagan town, is among the three finalists ...

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NegOcc farmers earn P1.1M thru 15-day product selling

PARTICIPATING farmers and fisherfolk in Negros Occidental have earned at least P1.1 million during the just-concluded People’s Organization (PO) Product Selling at the Capitol Grounds in Bacolod City.The figure is the initial gross sales generated by members of 17 farmers ...

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