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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
This is what we can learn from St. Paul who, despite being contradicted and rejected by some people, just proceeded to go on preaching. (cfr. Acts 18,1-8) These contradictions should not stop us from carrying out our important duty of
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Expect isolated thunderstorms across Western Visayas, as the period of intense heat and high temperatures is over, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration disclosed. PAGASA Specialist 1 Ferdinand Rubin however disclosed that the rainy
CLEAN UP. San Carlos City Barangay 2 personnel cleaning their premises during the Barangay at Kalinisan Day (BarKaDa) program, a nationwide community-based clean up drive mandated by the Department of the Interior and Local Government geared to maintain and provide a healthy and safe environment.* San Carlos PIO photo
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The killing of a civilian accused as a “military informant” in Brgy. Amontay, Binalbagan, was claimed by the New People’s Army, but at the same time they denied any involvement in the death of a barangay
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The 2024 Western Visayas Athletic Association meet kicked off yesterday at the Panaad Sports and Stadium in Bacolod City, with the participation of 5,695 athletes, coaches, officials, and staff of the Department of Education, from the
Tribu NANAQUI composed of barangays Nanunga, Narauis, and Quiwi were declared the champion in the 46th Hinugyaw Festival street dance and arena competition held April 30.* Andrew Altarejos photo
