BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The budget of the provincial government of Negros Occidental is projected to increase by P1.4 billion next year, because of the Mandanas ruling, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson revealed yesterday. Lacson said all the collections of the
The rehabilitated lagoons in Brgy. Purisima, Manapla is filled with lush vegetation and has become a fishing ground, dispelling claims of pollution.* Ronnie Baldonado photo
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Mayor Neil Lizares of Talisay City yesterday was added to the list of mayors in Negros Occidental, who expressed their support to the continues tandem of Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, who is affiliated with Love Negros,
BY ADRIAN P. NEMES III A sexagenarian man surrendered to the police at about 11 p.m. Wednesday after he shot dead his son in an apparent case of self defense in Murcia town, Negros Occidental P/Captain Gerald Muya, officer-in charge
BY ADRIAN P. NEMES III The Department of Social Welfare and Development distributed at least 10 million in financial assistance under the agency’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation program to several residents in various barangays in Bacolod yesterday. Bacolod
The third batch of establishments found compliant with minimum public health standards received their Safety Seal Certificates from the Bacolod City Government Wednesday. These include PanAsiatic Solutions, Jollibee (CyberCenter), Just Gold (SM City), Jollibee (Gatuslao), Ysa Aesthetics and Wellness (Ayala
Mayor Evelio Leonardia today, September 2, extolled slain P/Staff Sgt. Joseph Nepomuceno for being an exemplary member of the Bacolod City Police Office, citing him for his honesty, bravery and integrity in the war against illegal drugs. Leonardia visited the
One leisure activity that has gained popularity because of the COVID-19 pandemic is camping. The great, well-ventilated and socially-distanced outdoors that we used to ignore in favor of the air-conditioned temples of crass commercialism have suddenly become viable options for
Whenever I think or see reports about what is happening in Afghanistan, I remember that our country, too, was once upon a time, invaded by the Japanese. And although we were then under the United States, there were never any
The third phase of the COVID-19 Pulse PH conducted by the United Nations Development Program Philippines and Zero Extreme Poverty 2030 revealed that poor Filipinos are barely recovering after more than a year into the pandemic. UNDP Philippines said 60
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Police Regional Office 6 reported that it arrested 29 drug suspects and recovered P5.1 million worth of suspected shabu in Western Visayas, during 24-hour police operations on May 10. Of the 29 arrested suspects, seven
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 Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has allocated a one hectare lot in Barangay Granada, for the transfer of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology facility, from Brgy. Singcang Airport, Bacolod City, after he personally witnessed the
Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez committed the full support of the House of Representatives for initiatives meant to promote health education and improved access to dental care for every Filipino, a press release from the House of Representatives said. Romualdez aired
In the gospel reading of the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, (Jn 19,25-34) we see how Christ entrusts his mother to St. John. “Woman, behold, your son,” Christ told his mother to St. John who
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A marijuana plantation was discovered and raided on Tuesday by the police in Sitio Bedio, Brgy. Codcod, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental. Seized at the plantation were 132 fully grown marijuana plants, estimated at 20 kilos.
