BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN
Saturday, February 29, 2020
Former Rep. Alfredo Benitez, who is the lead convenor of the 48-strong Visayan bloc, yesterday called on Congress to act quickly, on whether or not to renew the franchise of ABS-CBN Corp.
Benitez said the Visayan bloc and other solons are in agreement that Congress should tackle the issue on franchise renewal of ABS-CBN Corporation, and whether to grant it or not.
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN
Saturday, February 29, 2020
The stand of their political group remains unchanged, with regards to the agreed term-sharing of the House speakership, former Rep. Alfredo Benitez, lead convenor of the 48-strong Visayan bloc, yesterday said.
BY CARLA P. GOMEZ
Monday, October 28, 2019
Former Rep. Alfredo Benitez, Negros Occidental provincial consultant on economic affairs, Saturday said a push is underway to boost the province's production of craft beer and other alcoholic drinks to further improve the local economy.
That is why the “1st Sugarlandia Craft Beer and Spirits Festival”, also called “Inom Ta”, was held at Paseo Verde in Mandalagan, Bacolod City, Saturday, he said.
Monday, October 28, 2019
It had been a busy weekend ferrying media friends all over town who flew in to celebrate the highlights of the MassKara Festival and to cover stories about the sugar industry that is once again beset by the possibility of following the fate of the rice industry, which we all hope should not happen.
For all six of them, this was the first time to join the festivities and sadly, the heavy rains ruined what could have been an otherwise great visit for them.
Fortunately, the other sights and events to see around the province made up for lost opportunity to watch the Electric MassKara or party around Lacson Tourism Strip.
Thursday, October 24, 2019
The 1st Sugarlandia Craft Beer and Spirits Festival is all set for October 26, starting 3 p.m., at Paseo Verde in Mandalagan, Bacolod City, a press release from the organizer said.
Former Rep. Alfredo Benitez (Neg. Occ., 3rd District), who is now the Capitol consultant on economic affairs, initiated the move to hold the event with the support and assistance of the provincial government and the Association of Negros Producers.
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
The kilometer-long mangrove eco-trail in Brgy. Tomongtong, EB Magalona, Negros Occidental, is becoming famous because of the social media and endorsement of celebrities, among others.
Neophyte movie action star Javi Benitez, who marked his 25th birthday yesterday, and actress Sue Ramirez, led hundreds of youth volunteers and environmental advocates, who planted mangrove propagules at the vicinity of the 10-hectare eco-trail.
EB Magalona Mayor Marvin Malacon said yesterday that the mangrove eco-trail project, that was started in June this year, is full of visitors, especially during the weekend, who came not only to taste the blue crabs and other seafoods, but to learn how the mangrove area is being preserved.
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, Rep. Jose Francisco Benitez (Neg. Occ., 3rd District) and Mayor Neil Lizares distributed Negros Occidental Health Care Program (NOCHP) cards to 2,327 more indigents in Talisay City yesterday.
The NOCHP beneficiaries are entitled to free hospitalization and health-related services offered by government hospitals in Negros Occidental.
Thursday, September 26, 2019
BY CARLA P. GOMEZ
MAKATI CITY – The Visayan Bloc congressmen and governors met Tuesday night to discuss ways to consolidate the Visayas to further boost its economy, former Negros Occidental Rep. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said yesterday.
The meeting, attended by about 40 congressmen, including those from Negros Island, and two governors, was hosted by Benitez at his residence at Forbes Park.
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
BY CARLA P. GOMEZ
MAKATI CITY – The push is on to bring more Negrense products to national and global markets.
The Negros Occidental provincial government and the Association of Negros Producers are set to work together to help more producers from the 31 towns and cities of the province improve and market their products, with three new showrooms expected to open.
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
BY CARLA P. GOMEZ
Former Rep. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, provincial consultant on economic affairs, vowed yesterday to take Negros Occidental to the doorsteps of investors to draw high impact investments that will really be felt by Negrenses.
Benitez said his goal is to draw “champions” of respective businesses to Negros Occidental to make it a premier province and a force to reckon with.
Ang isa sa akon mga handom para sa Bacolod.
Ako ang kapitan sg sini nga barko. Indi ini magkadto sa wala ukon sa tuo, kundi derecho sa direksyon sang pagbag-o sang gobyerno para sa kaayuhan sang Bacolodnon.
