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Even if it has not been completed yet, five business process outsourcing (BPO) and real estate consultancy companies signified interest in leasing space at the three- storey NEGROS FIRST Cyber Center at the Paglaum Sports Complex in Bacolod.

Provincial Administrator Enrique Pinongan yesterday disclosed that Accenture, Capstone Solutions Inc., Jones Lang La Salle Inc., C.B. Richard Ellis Inc. and Colliers International have communicated with the Provincial Capitol their intention to lease spaces at the Cyber Center.

This early, there are also 48 commercial companies interested in leasing a total of 104 commercial units at the Cyber Center, he added.

The family of transportation magnate Ricardo Yanson Sr. could be granted a permit in due time after the Supreme Court (SC) decision allowing the construction and sale of water facilities and the sale of the commodity as long as it would be able to render the necessary positive services to water concessionaires, a highly-reliable source close to the Bacolod City Water District (BACIWA) said. Yanson had requested a permit to build a water supply facility.

After two days ago, the Manila-based legal counsel of the Yanson family, argued in its behalf stating the reason why it should be given a permit to provide water for consumers in the city. The source said, it is highly likely that Yanson be given a permit to construct a water system, with its water source taken from the Bago River area and to sell water to water-strapped areas in Bacolod City.

Tourism brings cash to the economy, will flourish in Bacolod. Thus said Atty. John N. Orola, Jr, city administrator, duringthe tourism forum atthe city hall the other day, as part of the weeklong activities of Ang Paghanduraw, relative tothecommemoration ofthe 75th year aniversary of the signing of the charter of Bacolod City.

This is part of the tripartite events this June starting June 12 Philippine Independence day celebration, to the commemoration ofthe signing of the charter of Bacolod in June 18, and the Rizal’s Day on June 19 today. This is an ordinance celebrating three main events in June which is the Independence Day on June 12, the commemoration of the signing of the Bacolod’s Charter on June 18, and the birth anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal on June 19, he said.

Orola said by conducting the tourism forum, they would like to impress upon the people that tourism, which is one of the major programs of the Leonardia administration, we will institutionalize what we have started many years ago.

One of the highlights during the commemoration of the 75th year anniversary celebration of the signing of Bacolod City’s charter was the declaration of top realty taxpayers for 1012 of Bacolod City.

Mayor Evelio Leonardia awarded the special citations to the top realty taxpayers: Ricardo Yanson Jr; Jerry Ong; Jacinto Palma; Belina Ong; and Tomas De Leon Jr.

While the top five corporate realty taxpayers for 2012 were SM Mega Holdings, Bacolod Commercial & Industrial Park, SM Prime Holdings, Inc., Dynasty Management & Development Corporation, and San Miguel Brewery, Inc.

The top five individual business taxpayers were Jose Maria Cajili, Ronald Teh, Ramon Kilayko, Manuel Po, and Alvin Yu.

Just when you thought you tasted all pastries there are in the bakery world of Bacolod, think again. Or better yet, look again.

C’s by L’Fisher, known for its wide array of fresh breads and pastries, has just introduced its new set of pastries, exclusively baked by resident Chef Denis Laumone of France.

Chef Denis Laumone (center) presents to the Bacolod media the new set of pastries with ditinct tastes at C's by L'Fisher.* (H. James G. Toga/NDB)

Chef Laumone proudly presented to the media last week his new set of pastries, each with distinct tastes: Chef Denis Cashew with Rum Croissant, Honey & Oatmeal Croissant, Ham & Cheese Croissant, Pain’ Au Chocolat, Eclair Denis Gateu Breton, and Mini Bannetes.

Here are the new set of pastries - Chef Denis Cashew with Rum Croissant, Honey & Oatmeal Croissant, Ham & Cheese Croissant, Pain' Au Chocolat, Eclair Denis Gateu Breton, and Mini Bannetes.* (H. James G. Toga/NDB)

MAKATI - The mining exploration of Philex Mining Corp. in Sipalay City and Hinoba-an town in southern Negros Occidental was stopped and its scheduled full operation was put on hold following the May 3, 2013 New People’s Army (NPA) attack.

Manuel V. Pangilinan, Philex chairman bared this during an exclusive round table discussion and press conference with some provincial media people at the Makati Shangri-la Hotel Friday.

MAKATI - Additional state-of-the-art equipment and facilities are eyed to further boost the capability of Riverside Medical Center (RMC) in Bacolod City.

Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan also said that similar with the other hospitals his conglomerate has acquired, RMC will continue to evolve "so those in the provinces need not come here (Metro Manila) to seek medical tests and treatment."

Pangilinan said during a press conference with provincial media people at Makati Shangri-la that the staffing of Riverside and of its other hospitals are also at par with other medical centers.

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SUMOSAN, AYALA MALL, TALISAY - Cutting ribbon opening Sumosan at Ayala Mall, May 31, 2013, were Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. (right) and Bacolod Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia (far left), with owner Chiqui Eusebio. Behind them are: Maricel Angeles (daughter of Eusebio). Back of Marañon is actor Marvin Agustin.*

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