September 20, 2021

Support for Lacson-Ferrer steamrolls

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The reelection bid of Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson and Vice Gov. Jeffrey Ferrer tandem continues to gain widespread support from all local chief executives in Negros Occidental, following the meeting of Love Negros members on Sept.

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Two slain soldiers get justice, says commander

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Justice has been served on two Army soldiers killed by New People’s Army rebels on April 3 in Brgy. Yao-Yao, Cauayan, Negros Occidental, following the capture and deaths, respectively, of some of their leaders in recent

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Javi-Bantug tandem in Victorias gets support

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The tandem of movie actor Javi Benitez and Abelardo Bantug III for the mayoral and vice mayoralty positions in Victorias City, Negros Occidental, got the support of Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, Vice Gov. Jeffrey Ferrer and

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‘Loved by people, feared by enemy’

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Loved by the people, feared by enemy. This is the mantra of Maj. Gen. Benedict Arevalo that he will apply in peace and development campaign in Western and Central Visayas, upon assuming command of the Army’s

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Illegal seal-off investigated

BY CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The president of the Liga ng mga Barangay in Bacolod City is having an investigation conducted on the illegal seal-off incident involving a house in Brgy. Taculing in the city Saturday. Bacolod Councilor and Taculing Barangay

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Bishop Alminaza contracts COVID-19 anew

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN San Carlos Bishop Gerardo Alminaza has tested again positive for COVID-19. This was confirmed yesterday by Fr. Marjun Almario, the diocese’s chancellor, in a statement he issued which was published in the website of the Catholic

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Photo of the Day

The Punta Taytay area in Bacolod City has been a popular destination for people seeking open spaces for relaxation.* Dennis John Reyes/CCN photo

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Charity to all without condoning evil

That gospel episode about a sinful woman barging into a party where Christ was and proceeding to wash Christ’s feet with ointment (cfr. Lk 7,36-50) shows us that Christ loves everyone, including those who are in very sinful situations, without

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We’re children

In today’s gospel, Jesus speaks of his passion, death and resurrection for the second time. Again, the apostles fail to grasp the meaning and gravity of his words. It may also be that they are reluctant, if not unwilling, to

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Securing connections

Over the past 18 months, millions of Filipinos have become increasingly dependent on internet connectivity due to the various quarantine restrictions wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic. Work from home and online schooling setups have become common fixtures in many households

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Bacolod SP pushes ordinance to create waterfront park

• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO An ordinance establishing the Bacolod Waterfront Park, providing for park hours, permissible and prohibited activities, and providing penalties for violations, was passed on first reading by the Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) Wednesday. The ordinance authored by

Bacolod SP urges participation in Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO A resolution urging the participation of the City of Bacolod in observing the National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in May, was approved by the Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod yesterday. The resolution authored by Councilor Celia Matea Flor

Temple hosts art exhibit on ‘Transcendence’

• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO “Transcendence,” an art exhibit that invites its viewers on a journey of spiritual awakening and inner transformation through the timeless symbolism of the lotus flower, opened at the FGS Yuan Thong Temple in Burgos Extension, Bacolod

Global Changemaker’s parents accept SP’s congrats

Archie and Elenita Arigorat accepted a copy of the resolution unanimously passed by the city council congratulating their daughter Ellen Joy Arigorat for being awarded Global Changemaker in Health IT, from Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran during the regular session

P16.3M logged in Panaad sales

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The sales of vendors at the Panaad sa Negros Festival hit P16,359,940.50 within six days of the event at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City, from April 15 to 20. The LGU Pavilions remained

Career orientation for EB Magalona SHS students

About 575 Senior High School students of E. B. Magalona National High School attended a Career Guidance and Employment Coaching at their school on April 17. Mayor Marvin Malacon, Vice Mayor Eric Matulac, and Executive Assistant Matthew Louis Malacon also