BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Occidental remains on top of the list on Day 2 of the three-day National Vaccination Day among all provinces and highly-urbanized cities in Western Visayas, in terms of vaccinated individuals, as of November 30. The
Bacolod City, percentage-wise, booked the highest record in Western Visayas in terms of meeting its target in the November 29 to December 1 National Vaccination Days dubbed “Bayanihan Bakunahan”. Records from the Department of Health-6 showed that Bacolod City reached
BY CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Bacolod Rep. Greg Gasataya said he has always been consistent with his position of being neutral between former (3rd District) congressman Albee Benitez and Mayor Evelio Leonardia for reasons he had previously stated, among which is
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Seven more Negrense travelers from South Africa are being held for isolation by the Bureau of Quarantine in Manila, as three South African consultants of BioPower company in Negros Occidental, and a Returning Overseas Filipino (ROF)
The Mambukal Resort and Wildlife Sanctuary in Murcia, Negros Occidental is now open to fully vaccinated tourists.* Capitol PIO photo
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Unfazed by what he described as an “uphill battle” in the senatorial race, former Senator Juan Victor (JV) Ejercito yesterday said that he has still a mission to fulfill, which is the completion of the Universal
If there’s anything we can learn from that beautiful gospel episode of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes (cfr. Mt 15,29-37), it surely is that God will always provide for our needs and limitations. He will, in fact, do
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is looking at digital solutions to enable offline payments as part of its efforts to boost financial inclusion under the government’s Digital Payments Transformation Roadmap. The solutions would enable financial transactions without the need for
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The House of Representatives yesterday approved House Bill 10463 on third and final reading, which seeks to increase the bed capacity of the Teresita Lopez Jalandoni Provincial Hospital in Silay City, Negros Occidental. Third District Rep.
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Philippine Army yesterday reiterated its stern warning against politicians who may enlist the support of the New People’s Army during the May 2022 polls. Brig. Gen. Inocencio Pasaporte, 303rd Infantry Brigade commander, yesterday said that
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Office VI and the City Government of Himamaylan partnered to bring aid to families affected by the ongoing drought in the southern Negros Occidental City, said a press release from Himamaylan PIO.
DUSTY. Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. addresses dust complaints of nearby residents at its solar power project site in Silay City, Negros Occidental, by increasing the frequency of watering activities, among other measures.*
The Municipality of Murcia further beefed up its fleet of ambulances and patient transport vehicles after it turned over two brand-new patient transport vehicles to Brgy. Lopez Jaena and Brgy. Cansilayan on April 17. “The health and welfare of Murciahanons
Mayor Raymund Tongson congratulated and continued cheering for the contingent of Himamaylan City for the various competitions in the 28th Panaad sa Negros Festival this week, a press release from Himamaylan PIO said. “I am proud to see Himamaylanons showcase
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Two more local government units in Negros Island have placed their respective areas under a state of calamity, due to the prevailing drought caused by the El Niño phenomenon. During its regular session on Thursday, the
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The New People’s Army Mt. Cansermon Command has issued a statement claiming responsibility for the death of a woman it accused as a military informant, on April 21 in Sitio Dug-anon, Brgy. Oringao, Kabankalan City, Negros
