October 2, 2021

PNP: Generally peaceful on 1st day of COC filing

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Thirteen reelectionists and two board member aspirants in Negros Occidental, who are either affiliated with Love Negros and United Negros Alliance (UNegA), yesterday filed their Certificates for Candidacy (COC) before the Commission on Election, which temporarily

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Martir named new BCPO chief

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN P/Col. Joseph Thomas Martir, a multi-awardee police commissioned officer, yesterday assumed command of the Bacolod City Police Office. Martir replaced P/Col. Manuel Placido, who served as BCPO director, exactly for one year on October 1. Placido

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Lacson to stay neutral on ‘free zone’ areas

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday said that he may opt to stay neutral in several areas in Negros Occidental, where there is clash among Love Negros and United Negros Alliance candidates. The coalition tried its best

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WW2 vintage bomb, explosives detonated

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN A World War 2 vintage bomb and other related explosives were detonated on September 29 by operatives of the Regional Explosives Ordnance Disposal and K-9 units in Sitio Sibato, Brgy. Guimbalaon, Silay City, Negros Occidental. PMaj.

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Bacolod COVID facility readied

Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia and City Administrator Em Ang (third and fourth from left) in PPE as they inspect the Midway Referral Facility of Bacolod City Thursday.* Bacolod PIO photo

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Only one COC filed in Bacolod

BY CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO A businessman from Barangay Sum-ag, Bacolod City was the first to file his certificate of candidacy at the Commission on Elections-Bacolod Satellite Office at about 10 a.m. yesterday. However, this is the third attempt of Alan

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Angels are real

On the Feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael (September 29), we are presented with that amusing gospel episode about the calling of Nathanael. (cfr. Jn 1,47-51) We might be wondering how Nathanael’s vocation is related to the existence

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Unemployment woes

The unemployment rate worsened further to 8.1 percent in August as business establishments were forced to close, especially in Metro Manila as a new wave of lockdowns meant to contain the spread of COVID-19 washed over the metropolis. The addition

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Javi an independent in Victorias mayoralty race

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Movie actor Javier Miguel “Javi” Lopez Benitez, son of former Rep. Alfredo Benitez, yesterday filed his Certificate of Candidacy as an independent candidate, for the position as mayor of Victorias City, Negros Occidental. Incumbent Victorias City

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New kagawads take oath

Roque Rodrigo Jocson took his oath as the new kagawad of Barangay Sum-ag, before Mayor Evelio Leonardia at rites at the Bacolod City Government Center Thursday. Jocson replaced Kagawad Enrique Sayson, who resigned to settle in the US. Mark Anthony

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NIR to boost 5th district economy – Yulo

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Northern Negros rebel leader surrenders

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