Day: November 18, 2024

BACOLOD CITY: The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) tagged as malicious the claims of oversupply by some sugar producers that supposedly led to the decrease in millgate prices. SRA Administrator Pablo Luis Azcona issued a statement on Monday in response to the presumption of the National Federation of Sugarcane Planters, Confederation of Sugar Producers Association Inc., and Panay Federation of Sugarcane Farmers Inc., together with the National Congress of Unions in the Sugar Industry, that the decision of the national government not to import sugar until after post-harvest was to prevent a drop in prices. According to Philippines News Agency, Azcona

Manila: The Department of Energy has called on all energy stakeholders to adopt a proactive and resilient power restoration approach following a string of tropical cyclones that hit the country to date. In a news release Monday, Energy Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla emphasized the need for a “build back better” strategy, focusing on constructing more typhoon-resistant power lines and enhancing the energy network’s data capabilities. According to Philippines News Agency, Secretary Lotilla stressed the importance of continuously evaluating the wind resistance and structural integrity of existing distribution and transmission lines and other energy assets across the country. “The goal is

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA: The proposed PHP2.3 billion satellite radar station of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) in the Municipality of Anini-y is set to enhance security and aid the province during calamities through its air assets. Board Member Pio Jessielito Sumande, Sr., chairperson of the Peace and Order and Public Security (POPS) Committee at the provincial board, highlighted the significance of the project and mentioned an upcoming ocular inspection of the proposed site in Mt. Liwliw, Anini-y, expected this month. According to Philippines News Agency, the radar station is positioned to play a crucial role in provincial and national

CEBU CITY: The provincial governments of Cebu and Bohol entered into a sisterhood agreement on Monday to solidify their position as the two remaining provinces of Central Visayas. In a joint session of the provincial boards at the Cebu capitol in Cebu City, Bohol’s Jiselle Rae Aumentado Villamor and Cebu’s Glenn Anthony Soco co-authored a resolution, adopted en masse, that seeks inter-province cooperation to make the region an ‘economic powerhouse’ in the Visayas. According to Philippines News Agency, the joint session highlighted a proposal to connect Cebu and Bohol through a bridge from the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway. This initiative aligns

ILOILO CITY: The provincial government recognized the vital contributions of barangay service point officers (BSPOs) in delivering health services and ensuring data accuracy during their 2024 congress at the Iloilo Convention Center in Mandurriao District on Monday. Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. highlighted that the effectiveness of government programs heavily relies on data support furnished by BSPOs. According to Philippines News Agency, Governor Defensor emphasized the importance of data in realizing provincial programs and directions. He stated, “All of the programs of the province and the direction of your province are data-based. It could not be realized without you because only