BY CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Department of Health supports the initiative of Bacolod Rep. Greg Gasataya to establish heart and kidney specialty centers in Bacolod City. Gasataya said he was informed of the matter during a consultation meeting held by
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN All memorial parks, cemeteries and columbaries in Negros Occidental will be closed again to the public from October 30 to November 2, as COVID-19 active cases have shown no sign of decreasing. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Philippine Air Lines expects more local government units to ease travel restrictions as the government ramps up the nationwide vaccination drive, and allows point to point travel for all ages, provided seniors, pregnant women and
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is giving a P20-million grant to Bacolod workers through its Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers, or the TUPAD, Program. The DOLE-TUPAD assistance was relayed by Presidential daughter and Davao City Mayor Sara
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Fifty two former rebels in Negros Island have availed of livelihood kits from the Department of Trade and Industry, through its Negosyo Serbisyo sa Barangay program, which was separately distributed in San Carlos City, Negros Oriental,
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Department of Education Division Office in Sipalay City, Negros Occidental, has been temporarily closed since October 14 for disinfection after four of its personnel tested positive for COVID-19, disclosed yesterday by City Executive Assistant Dionelo
MOUNTAIN VIEW. A farmer and his carabao take a break to enjoy the view at Dalayapan, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental.* Nicky Ledesma/CCN photo
Yes, when one is driven by unbelief and hatred, he is likely to fall into self-contradiction. This was illustrated in that gospel episode where some of the crowd reacted to Christ’s driving away a demon from a possessed person in
The best news report I encountered this week was that a Dutch company is doing research that will lead to painless needle-free injection! How wonderful it would be if medication can be administered without having to “stab” someone with a
The 2021 World Justice Project Rule of Law Index ranks the Philippines under President Rodrigo Duterte at a miserable 102 out of 139 countries in terms of rule of law. The latest ranking completes a 51 place dive in the
PANAAD COSTUMES. Sagay City (left) won the Best Colorful, while Talisay City (right) won the Best Indigenous, in the Panaad Festival Costume Competition on Thursday at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City* Andrew Altarejos photos
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday said that the expectations for the 28th Panaad sa Negros Festival, was not only met, but even exceeded. Lacson, who spoke last night at the closing ceremony of the
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Police personnel in Western Visayas have been repeatedly reminded of the “no-take policy” in the campaign against illegal gambling, which prohibits all PNP members from taking any money from illegal gambling operations, as they would face
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO McDonald’s Philippines launched its Crave & Claim campaign in Bacolod City, featuring exclusive deals and discounts that customers could avail of exclusively on the McDonald’s App until April 30. The campaign was launched by McDonald’s Philippines
Administrative Order 20 issued by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., which removes non-tariff import restrictions to agricultural importation, will only benefit importers, said former agriculture secretary Leonardo Montemayor, saying it will have an adverse impact on agriculture, particularly the local fisheries
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) has recommended the declaration of a state of calamity in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, due to the prevailing drought caused by the El Niño phenomenon, Mayor Benjie
