December 9, 2021

Benitez leads convergence meet for research, innovation

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Benitez organized and hosted a blended meeting on December 7 bringing together government and non-government stakeholders for an information and research exchange on what more innovation can be pursued to maximize, preserve and

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Infant shot dead by forest ranger

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN A Bantay Bukid member deputized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to help preserve the Northern Negros Natural Park is now in hot water after his gun reportedly went off, resulting in the death

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312 Negros cops promoted

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN A total of 312 police personnel assigned at the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office and Bacolod City Police Office, have been promoted to the next higher rank. PLt. Abegael Donasco, deputy spokesperson of the Negros Occidental

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Only 1 COVID-19 infected cop in WV

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The number of COVID-19 infected police personnel in Western Visayas is now down to one as December 8, records of the PNP Health Service show. The infected police personnel is a member of the Negros Occidental

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CYAN conducts independent monitoring of pilot F2F classes

The youth-led, non-government organization Center for Young Advocacy and Networking (CYAN), and independent action research organization Government Watch (G-Watch) are conducting a nationwide monitoring of pilot face-to-face classes from December 5 to 17. CYAN and G-Watch, through its MultiplY-Ed (X-Ed)

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Photo of the Day

LIGHTS ON. The Silay City Public Plaza Christmas lights were switched on last night to the delight of Silaynons.* Nic Ledesma/CCN photo

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Preventing road accidents

As road accidents are still responsible for 1.3 million annual deaths and 50 million injuries all over the world, the United Nations met to push for a global plan for road safety during the Decade of Action for Road Safety

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Café Oscar hosts Berondo art exhibit

BY CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Bacolod visual artist Bert Berondo, Sr. opened his solo art exhibition at Café Oscar at the Belle Arte Residential Condominium in Galo-Mabini streets, Bacolod City on December 3, that will run until mid-February 2022. Berondo is

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Gov’t to repay P540-B BSP debt in advance

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has informed the Monetary Board (MB) that the national government (NG) will repay the full amount of its outstanding P540-billion provisional advances to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) this week, ahead of the January

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Negrense Daboy Fernandez tops Adidas Slam Dunk contest

Negros Occidental’s pride Winefredo “Daboy” Fernandez recently proved that he is indeed the province’s slam dunk king after nabbing the Adidas Slam Dunk contest during the SMART – National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) National Finals’ Skills Challenge at the Mall

Participating in Christ’s Passion

Palm Sunday or Passion Sunday marks the start of Holy Week when we reverently remember the last days of the Lord. Palm Sunday recounts the triumphant entry of Jesus to Jerusalem, as he rides on a colt (traditional royal procession)

Empowering women and children

Two of my primary advocacies focus on women and children with special needs. I am delighted that my personal celebration of Women’s Month included two activities where I reunited with young women, and children with special needs on separate occasions.

New Sidlak Kadalag-an Queen crowned

Jada Biaxyl Celeste of Barangay X, Victorias City was crowned Sidlak Kadalag-an Queen 2024 and the city’s newest ambassadress on March 22, at the City Coliseum. Celeste bagged numerous minor and special awards, including the Best in Evening Gown, Best

NegOcc to get 31 super health centers – Senator Go

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go announced yesterday that Negros Occidental will have 31 super health centers, with some already near completion. Go, who inspected the super health centers constructed in the cities of Himamaylan, Bacolod, and