Day: November 18, 2024

BACDOL CITY: The city government here is exploring ways to maximize the use of the recently-opened multi-billion Bacolod-Negros Occidental Economic Highway (BANOCEH). Councilor Al Victor Espino, chairperson of the committee on traffic and transportation, said on Monday that the City Council is awaiting the recommendations on the study of the Bacolod Traffic and Transportation Management Department (BTTMD) regarding the proposal to restrict trucks, large vehicles, heavy equipment, and other similar vehicles along the Circumferential Road and allow these types of vehicles to pass through the BANOCEH instead. According to Philippines News Agency, this proposal aims to enforce a total truck

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday reported a decline in prices of retail regular and well-milled rice in Metro Manila following talks with market heads. “Doon sa monitoring natin last week hanggang sa ngayon, marami naman iyong sumusunod doon sa (Since our monitoring last week until now, there are many following the range of) PHP42 and PHP45,” DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said in a phone interview. According to Philippines News Agency, the selling prices provide retailers with a profit margin of PHP3 to PHP5 per kilogram for imported rice under the 15 percent reduced tariff. However,

Manila: The United States has pledged USD1 million in humanitarian funding to the Philippines following a series of devastating typhoons that have recently impacted the country. This announcement was made by US Defense Secretary Lloyd James Austin III during a courtesy call to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at Malacañang. According to Philippines News Agency, Austin expressed condolences on behalf of the US to the victims of the six typhoons that struck the Philippines in rapid succession. He reaffirmed the US’s commitment to assist its long-standing ally, the Philippines, in these challenging times. Austin stated, “I have authorized US troops

Capas: University of the Philippines (UP) runner Mea Gey Niñura triumphed in the women’s 5,000 meters event on Monday, securing her second gold medal in the UAAP Season 87 athletics tournament at the New Clark City Stadium. Niñura finished the race in 18:47.33, outpacing her teammate and national triathlete Erika Burgos, who clocked 18:54.90, and National University’s Jessa Mae Roda, who completed the race in 19:14.50. According to Philippines News Agency, Niñura expressed her gratitude towards the University of the Philippines, stating, “This is my last season, I’m done studying. I just want to give back to University of the

ILOILO CITY: The renewal of business permits in Iloilo City has become more streamlined with the integration of barangay business clearance into the Integrated Business Permits and Licensing System (iBPLS) managed by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). This initiative simplifies the renewal process by allowing applicants to apply, be assessed, endorsed, pay, and print certificates entirely online. According to Philippines News Agency, Iloilo City Local Economic Development and Investment Promotion (LEDIP) head Velma Jane Lao mentioned that the DICT had to customize its system to accommodate the unique setup at the city hall, particularly for the computation