BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Two more suspected rebels died in another encounter yesterday with troopers of the elite Special Action Force of the Philippine National Police in Brgy. Nagbinlod, Santa Catalina, Negros Oriental. The gunbattle occured as the New People’s
BY ADRIAN P. NEMES III Slight increase were noted in the prices of pork and carabao beef in various markets of Negros Occidental this week. Provincial Veterinarian Renante Decena said the price of carabao beef is now at P268.90 per
PEACE RALLY. Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, 303rd Infantry Brigade commander Col. Michael Samson, and provincial police director, Col. Romy Palgue lead the peace and prayer rally at the Provincial Capitol Lagoon in Bacolod City.* Capitol PIO photo
Recent reports have it that cases of mental health issues are increasing. That should not be a surprise, given the current situation we are in. I can imagine that there must be quite a number of people sinking in states
What is the new fashion statement today? I give the reader one guess. I am sure many will guess right, but for those who are doubtful, let me see if you agree. I think the new fashion statement is via
As countries like the Philippines suffer from debilitating delays in their COVID-19 mass vaccination programs, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres criticized developed countries for creating a “stockpile” of vaccines and called on them to share with the rest of
Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson turned over yesterday to the Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation the P12 million funds allocated by the provincial government for the rehabilitation program of micro-businesses affected by the Covid-19 crisis. Lacson turned over the
Around 14.5 million non-elderly adult Filipinos with certain pre-existing conditions are next in the vaccination priority line after the seniors, as a health expert urged the public to have themselves checked for illnesses. In an online media forum yesterday, Inter-Agency
The country recorded 10,016 new coronavirus infections, the highest single-day number of cases since the start of the pandemic, even as 78 more patients have beaten the disease for a total of 603,213 recovered cases yesterday. In its 4 p.m.
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana yesterday announced a Coast Guard ship may be stationed off Julian Felipe Reef in the West Philippine Sea to monitor the large number of Chinese vessels that have massed in the vicinity since March 7. Lorenzana,
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN In the province of Negros Occidental, the number of confirmed pertussis cases, also known as whooping cough, has increased to 13, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Girlie Pinongan disclosed yesterday. Pinongan, however, said that two-month old infant
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Damage to the livestock and poultry industry in Negros Occidental, due to the prevailing drought was valued at P10,080,100, following deaths of 11,556 chickens and other ruminants, as of April 26. In her report to Gov.
On the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker on May 1, we are reminded of the crucial role our ordinary work has in our life. We need to convince ourselves more strongly that our work, whatever it is but as
DROUGHT. As the El Niño phenomenon brings drought to most parts of the province, the lush green vegetation around the Mag-aso Falls in Kabankalan City is drying up* Andrew Altarejos photo
An oil price rollback on Tuesday will snap the six straight weeks of increase in gasoline prices. This, as Caltex, Cleanfuel, Jetti, Petro Gazz, Seaoil and Shell announced Monday that they will cut gasoline prices by P0.25 per liter and
Contingent No. 8, composed of Barangays 6-A and 21, were victorious in the Malihaw Festival Street Dance and Arena Competition in Victorias City Saturday* Andrew Altarejos photo
