We have to popularize this devotion some more. The archangels are great allies that we can count on especially during our difficult moments. They are so close and so identified with God that we can refer to them as God’s
Two more days to go before we bid 2020 goodbye. How do you rate this year?Do it without counting the coronavirus invasion. I think no one can say it was a wonderful year without blinking. If you can do that,
The fast-approaching New Year whilst the country is struggling under the grip of the Covid-19 pandemic will be a source of hope and optimism for the coming year while at the same time present a final challenge for those of
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The towns of Candoni, Don Salvador Benedicto, and Pulupandan in Negros Occidental are Covid-19 free, with no active case reported as of Dec. 28, the Provincial Incident Management Team reported. Meanwhile, San Carlos City had the
BY ADRIAN P. NEMES III Curfew hours in Bacolod City will revert to 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. starting Jan. 1 following the declaration of President Rodrigo Duterte Monday to retain the city’s status under Modified General Community Quarantine. This
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Department of Health has allocated P50 million for the expansion of the Teresita Lopez Jalandoni Provincial Hospital in Silay City, Negros Occidental. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said yesterday that he was informed by a senator,
Contractual and job order workers of Bacolod City, and JOs of Negros Occidental, will receive P3,000 in gratuity pay, as ordered by President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday. Mayor Evelio Leonardia has requested the Sangguniang Panlungsod, headed by Vice Mayor El
The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod is urging the City Health Office, through the Office of the City Mayor, to create a community-based mental health program and delivery system. The resolution, authored by Councilor Al Victor Espino, said that mental health services
One day before New Year’s Eve, only a few customers are seen buying firecrackers and pyrotechnics at the Bacolod Reclamation area* APN photo
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Army’s 11th Infantry Battalion extended financial assistance to the families of two New People’s Army rebels killed recently in an encounter with soldiers in Siaton, Negros Oriental. Capt. Francis Salcedo, 11IB Civil Military Operations officer,
The Municipality of E. B. Magalona hosted a coastal cleanup drive, spearheaded by the Provincial Environment Management Office (PEMO), to mark this year’s Earth Day celebration on Monday, a press release from E.B. Magalona PIO said. More than 200 participants
To enhance the promotion of local culture and attract more visitors and investors, Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has issued Executive Order No. 021-A, Series of 2024, expanding the membership of the Inasal Festival Special Committee. The move comes
The readings of the Mass on Friday of the Fourth Week of Easter (cfr. Act 13,26-33; Jn 14,1-6) remind us of our duty to really know who Christ is since he is the very pattern of our humanity, the savior
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The business community in Negros Oriental welcomed the recommendation of the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) for the province be granted the status of Stable Internal Peace and Security (SIPS). Edward Du, president of the
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Partido Demokratiko Pilipino, led by former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, is eyeing the fielding of a gubernatorial bet for Negros Occidental in the 2025 elections, if there is clamor to replace Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson,
Silliman University, through the Culture and Arts Council (CAC), is set to host a national music and culture summit that aims to convene music leaders and practitioners from various fields of music in the Philippines on May 15-17. With the
