BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Delinquent real property taxpayers, who may enter into compromise agreements under the proposed tax relief ordinance of the provincial government of Negros Occidental, will gain a 28 percent savings from their tax obligations, Provincial Administrator Rayfrando
BY ADRIAN P. NEMES III About P142 million was allocated by the National Food Authority in Negros Occidental for its palay procurement program this year. NFA provincial manager Epifanio Cosca said the agency targets to procure 120 to 150 bags
BY ADRIAN P. NEMES III The Emergency Operations Center and the Business Permits and Licensing Office have launched an investigation on the reported holding of a pre-Valentine concert at a business complex behind the Bacolod Government Center. Dr. Chris Sorongon,
BY ADRIAN P. NEMES III Several residents in Purok Himaya, Brgy. Alijis, Bacolod City have expressed their opposition to the construction of a cellsite of Dito Telecommunications in their area. In a letter submitted to the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Bacolod,
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Acknowledging that some local government units may have been experiencing “fatigue”, Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz said yesterday that relaxing the border control at the provincial level will have “a very dangerous effect”, and the provincial government
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN There are now 216 police personnel assigned in Western Visayas who have recovered from Covid-19, as of yesterday, the PNP Health Service said. Of the 250 police personnel infected, 232 are members of the Police Regional
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a landmark legislation that seeks to provide permanent resettlement sites for fisherfolk and their families. Rep. Leo Rafael Cueva, who chairs the House Committee on
BY ADRIAN P. NEMES III An alleged drug personality died while his live-in partner was wounded when a lone gunman barged into their rented house in Brgy. 2, Bacolod City, and shot them past 6 a.m. yesterday, the police said.
CHARTER. Bantayan Park in Bago is a favorite destination as the city marks its 55th charter anniversary on the theme “Bago City, Steadfast & Virtual @ 55”, until March 6* Terence Philip Nemenzo Talorete photo
During the 1980s, an investment-linked insurance product, known as Variable Universal Life, was launched in the US. This product line combines insurance protection with mutual fund type investing. When VUL insurance was first introduced in the Philippines at the start
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Twelve former rebels who surrendered to the 62nd Infantry Battalion and police in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental, have availed of financial aid, through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation of the Department of Social Welfare
DEVOTION. Vendors selling devotional items across the San Vicente Ferrer Parish-Shrine, also known as “Vito Church” located at Barangay Vito in Sagay City, Negros Occidental.* Andrew Altarejos photo
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The havoc created by the ongoing drought on Negros Occidental continues, as the value of the damage to agricultural crops has been reported at more than P502 million, according to the Sugar Regulatory Administration and Office
In a heartwarming display of community spirit and appreciation for motherhood, McDonald’s The Upper East and Megaworld Bacolod recently organized a special event to celebrate Mother’s Day, a press release from the organizers said. The event titled “Celebrating Motherhood: A
“Behold, the hour cometh, and it is now come, that you shall be scattered every man to his own, and shall leave me alone; and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.” (Jn 16,32) These words
Kabataan Partylist-Negros vehemently condemned the intimidation, psychological harassment, and constant illegal surveillance by the state forces to Florence Guzon, KPL-Negros’ Secretary General, a press release from the group said. Last April 25, state elements went to Guzon’s residence in Talisay
