BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN After weeks of speculation, mayoralty bet Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” Benitez finally bared yesterday his Asenso Bacolod “unity ticket,” composed of old, new, pro or anti, and independent candidates, belonging to different political parties. Benitez said he
BY CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The candidates of the Grupo Progreso led by Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia will be filing their certificates of candidacy (COC) today at the Commission on Elections-Bacolod Satellite Office after a mass at the San Sebastian Cathedral,
The Emergency Operations Center-Task Force (EOC-TF) has expressed alarm anew over the COVID-19 situation in Bacolod City, following 168 recorded deaths in September alone due to the dreaded virus. Of the total number of fatalities, the EOC-TF records showed, 140
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The provincial government of Negros Occidental will conduct a mass testing of residents as part of its efforts to stop the spread of COVID 19, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson disclosed yesterday. Lacson said that they are
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Jailed Moises Padilla Vice Mayor Ian Villaflor and three other incumbent councilors yesterday filed their respective Certificates of Candidacy as they sought reelection. Villaflor and Councilor Jimmiedon Plaza were escorted by operatives of the National Bureau
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Negros Occidental Provincial Disaster Management Program Division yesterday issued a warning against possible landslides in mountainous areas of the province after a series of earthquake swarms between late Monday evening to Tuesday. As of 2:30
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros and Panay areas are now experiencing rotational power interruptions due to tripping of several power plants in Negros Oriental and Iloilo, according to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). In order to maintain
Twenty-eight more business establishments in Bacolod City have received their Safety Seal certificates from the city government last week. The Safety Seal Committee of the City led the awarding, with each of the companies receiving their certificates at their respective
INCOMING TEMPEST. Storm clouds gather in the distance as seen from a beach at Cadiz Viejo.* John Kimwell Laluma/CCN photo
We have to be wary of the conditions nowadays that would tend to desensitize us from our constant need for penance and conversion. This, I believe, is the message Christ wanted to impart to us when he said, “Woe to
BEACH LIFE. People enjoying the summer along the beaches of Barangay Talaban in Himamaylan City, over the weekend.* Andrew Altarejos photo
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The province of Negros Occidental sustained P13,784,650 million worth of damage to livestock and poultry from the El Niño phenomenon, following deaths of 14,598 chickens and other ruminants, as of May 13. In her report to
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Twelve former rebels who surrendered to the 62nd Infantry Battalion and police in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental, have availed of financial aid, through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation of the Department of Social Welfare
The Barangay Council of Singcang-Airport has informed the Philippine National Police Regional Office and Bacolod City Police Office that they are willing to donate a 500 square meter property for the new and permanent location of Police Station 8. 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
Kabataan Partylist-Negros vehemently condemned the intimidation, psychological harassment, and constant illegal surveillance by the state forces to Florence Guzon, KPL-Negros’ Secretary General, a press release from the group said. Last April 25, state elements went to Guzon’s residence in Talisay
