Prices of “B” or domestic sugar hit more than P1,250 per Lkg in some mill districts in Negros this week, the price  monitor of the Sugar Master Plan Foundation shows.

Although prices in other mill districts have dropped from last week’s levels, the P1,250.50 per Lkg posted by  Victorias Milling Company, Lopez Sugar Corp. and Sagay Central Inc. is the highest so far in recent months.

On April 17, prices ranged between P1,182.52 and P1,236.01 while on April 10, between P1,140.45 and P1,195 per Lkg.

NISARD to launch
rainforest coffee

The Negros Island Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development Foundation Inc. will launch the locally-produced and roasted “Negros Rainforest Coffee” at 1:30 a.m., on April 29, at the Social Hall of the Provincial Capitol in Bacolod City.

Sagay City Mayor Alfredo Marañon, NISARD president, said the coffee is produced by three upland communities assisted by NISARD in organic production.

He said the launching aims to directly link the coffee farmers with the local coffee market.

TeleTech awarded
‘oustanding employer’

TeleTech has been named anew "Outstanding Employer" of the year by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority, the business process outsourcing company said in a press release yesterday.

PEZA confers the award to a locator that generates the most number of jobs, holds high regards for the welfare of workers and continually maintains harmony between labor and management. The award is based on the size and stability of the company, commitment to the welfare of employees, and contribution to the Philippines.

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