How many days are left before Christmas? Less than three weeks! No wonder people are violating rules and going out of their homes these days. Who or what can prevent the spirit of Christmas from overwhelming everyone? I think even
The second week of advent is coming up and soon the Simbang Gabi masses will begin and yet for most of us, invoking and feeling the spirit of Christmas is taking a lot of extra effort during this particularly difficult
As the world works to restore confidence in the floundering travel industry, the United Nations World Tourism Organization is gaining traction in the establishment of an international code for the protection of tourists. In a statement, the UNWTO said the
BY ADRIAN P NEMES III Four hundred traffic enforcers in Bacolod City will undergo surveillance testing tomorrow and Saturday to ensure that they are free from the coronavirus disease 2019. Executive assistant Ernie Pineda, who heads the city’s Quick Reaction
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Human rights group Karapatan yesterday called on the government to immediately release pregnant rebel leader Nona Espinosa, as well as the elderly, sick, and nursing women political prisoners, who, it said, are the most vulnerable to
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Tourism destination areas in barangays Patag and Guimbalaon in Silay City, Negros Occidental, are now open to the public, with strict observance of mandated health protocols, City Administrator Jose Edward Davila yesterday said. But business establishments,
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Progressive Alliance of Capitol Employees is hopeful to receive the maximum amount of incentive under the Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA) this yuletide season, after it was signed yesterday by PACE president Renelo Lastierre and Gov.
BY ADRIAN P. NEMES III Former councilor Caesar Distrito was appointed as new member of the Bacolod City College Board of Trustees, representing the professional sector, effective December 1. In Executive Order no. 75, Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia said Distrito
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Energy Development Corporation donated an RNA extractor to Negros Occidental to further strengthen the Covid-19 resiliency efforts of the province. The equipment, worth P3 million, was turned over yesterday by EDC’s community partners Marie Christine
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN An Army general has reiterated that the 3rd Infantry Division does not engage in “red tagging,” which he stressed is not a government policy. Maj. Gen. Marion Sison, 3ID commander, disclosed that the information presented to
Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Thursday requested the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to submit a comprehensive strategic modernization plan to the House of Representatives, which can be used as a basis for allocating funds in annual budget deliberation of Congress.
• CARLO LEONARDIA When one thinks of the new Bistro Group restaurants in Bacolod City, the first to come to mind would probably be Italianni’s and TGI Fridays, as that is what they are most known for. However, the group
With the celebration of Pentecost Sunday, we are reminded that the Holy Spirit is always with us, always intervening and directing our life toward its proper end and its fullness or perfection. He is leading us toward how we should
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Christian Artists National Various Arts Society (CANVAS) in partnership with the Bacolod AI Artists Association and the Bacolod City Public Library, held an art show, music concert, and poetry reading in celebration of Mother’s day
BEACH LIFE. People enjoying the summer along the beaches of Barangay Talaban in Himamaylan City, over the weekend.* Andrew Altarejos photo
