The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Negros Occidental passed a resolution Wednesday interposing no objection to the construction of a 42-megawatt run-of-the-river hydro power plant by Alsons Energy Development Corp. (AEDC) in the Bago River.

Board Member Renato Gustilo, chairperson of the SP committee on Energy, who sponsored the resolution, clarified that AEDC is not building a dam, but a canal to transport water towards turbines, to generate electricity.

The Bago River, which spans from San Carlos City, Salvador Benedicto,Murcia and Bago City, is the main source of water for irrigated rice fields in central Negros.

BPI Lifestyle Madness on

The Bank of the Philippine Islands opened its BPI Auto, Housing, and Lifestyle Madness event at Robinsons Place in Bacolod City yesterday.

Following successful legs in Luzon and Mindanao, BPI now turns its focus to fast-growing cities in Visayas, a press release from the company said. The BPI Lifestyle at Robinson's Place Bacolod, will run until Sunday and hourly raffle draws and grand draws will be held, with gift certificates and premium home appliances at stake, it said.

Those thinking of getting a new car may inquire about their dream car with participating car dealers — Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Kia, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Suzuki, Toyota, and Mazda. Ff they get their car through a BPI Auto Loan, they can get it as zero percent down payment, receive free insurance or one-month free amortization and enjoy low loan rates, it added.

ICT expo opens today

National information and communications technology (ICT) industry leaders will be among the speakers at the Negros Occidental ICT Talent Development Expo 2015 that opens at The District, Ayala North Point, in Talisay City.

The conference starts today simultaneous with the first day of the exhibitions that will last until June 29 at The District, a press release from Bacolod Councilor Jocelle Batapa Sigue said.

Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. will lead in the ribbon-cutting ceremony together with industry leaders.

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