An omnibus resolution requesting the National Power Corp., National Transmission Corp. and Central Negros Electric Cooperative for its official comment or stand on the power sales contract between CENECO and KEPCO-SALCON Power Corp. was passed by the Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod Wednesday.

CENECO entered into a contract with KSPC on July 16 for the purchase of its 10-year power supply starting 2011.

The contract, which is to be approved by the Energy Regulatory Commission, involves the generation of 40MW to provide the base load requirement of CENECO consumers by 2010.

850 unemployed avail
of city's skills trainings

More than 850 unemployed individuals from various barangays in Bacolod have benefited from the series of skills trainings being conducted by the Bacolod City Cooperative and Livelihood Development Office.

After attending the trainings, they set up their own enterprises and are now making profits, the mayor's office said.

The skills training program is one of the activities being undertaken by the administration of Mayor Evelio Leonardia to promote small and medium scale enterprises and provide more job opportunities.

Prudential Guarantee
lauded for track record

Insurance Commissioner Eduardo Malinis recently lauded the Prudential Guarantee and Assurance Inc., when it marked its 20th year, for its remarkable track record.

Malinis, in a message to the Bacolod Branch, said the company's success is worthy of emulation, adding that its integrity and personalized service to its clients in Negros Island makes the insurance industry proud.

"You are recognized as one of the top players in the business today. As you celebrate this milestone, may you maintain your excellent performance both in production and service," he further told Prudential Guarantee Bacolod, which is headed by Ramon Kilayko.*

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