January 8, 2022

55 inbound travelers COVID positive

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Fifty-five travelers that arrived in Negros Occidental on January 6 and 7 respectively, tested positive for COVID-19 infection during series of antigen testing, disclosed yesterday by Provincial Inter Agency Task Force action officer Rayfrando Diaz. This

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Bacolod tightens policies on incoming travelers

BY CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia ordered stricter policies on travelers entering the ports of Bacolod City or areas of the city’s jurisdiction from areas under Alert Level 3 or higher starting Sunday. This covers individuals who may

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Private schools may now avail of lower tax rates

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Good news for private schools. Private schools may now avail of lower tax rate under RA 11534, known as the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act. Third District Rep. Jose Francisco Benitez yesterday

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Typhoon-hit Sipalay City residents get assistance

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN More than 2,000 residents of typhoon-affected Brgy.5 in Sipalay City, Negros Occidental, have availed of assistance from Provincial Consultant Alfredo Benitez. Celebrity couple Javi Benitez of Victorias City, and his girlfriend, Sipalaynon Sue Ramirez, assisted by

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Photo of the Day

NEW VEHICLES. Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson inspects the newly-acquired brand new Toyota Avanza vehicles for distribution to various Capitol departments and offices.* Capitol PIO photo

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The significance of Christ’s baptism

Why did Christ have to be baptized? Even John the Baptist was surprised when Christ went to him asking to be baptized. But Christ insisted that he be baptized. The simple answer, of course, is because by doing so would

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Work from home

The Department of Health last week encouraged employers to opt for work-from-home (WFH) setup or other alternative tasking arrangements that would reduce the opportunities for the spread of the coronavirus. The DOH said such work setup will eliminate close contact

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Group art exhibit: ‘Regalo’

BY CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO A group art exhibit of diverse Bacolod artists is currently ongoing at the DelaUno Gallery at Burgos Extension, Brgy. Estefania, Bacolod City (accross the Metro Bacolod Hospital and Medical Center) that will run until February. Titled

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Mission training held in Murcia

Eleven participants graduated in the recently held Global Filipino Dream and ACCESS Mission Training conducted at Full Gospel Fellowship Church in Murcia, Negros Occidental, a press release from the organizers said. The training was led by  International Teams Philippines (ITP)

Province vigilant vs water-borne diseases

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Amid prevailing El Niño phenomenon, the Provincial Health Office is currently focusing on water borne diseases, which could be a threat due to scarcity of water. According to Provincial Health Officer Dr. Girlie Pinongan, the good

Kiko hopeful NIR signed into law by April

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN As the Negros Island Region bill, which has already been approved by the House of Representatives and Philippine Senate, soon finds it way to Malacañang, Negros Occidental Third District Rep. Jose Francisco Benitez said he is

CENECO consumers back privatization

Homeowners-consumers, composed of community associations from Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, represented by their chairpersons, have expressed their full support for the granting of a congressional franchise to Negros Electric and Power Corporation (NEPC). In a joint statement, they aired their

Sugar prices rise to P2800 level, UNIFED lauds DA, SRA

The United Sugar Producers Federation of the Philippines (UNIFED) is thankful that prices of sugar have gone up to the level that farmers are comfortable with and thanked Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, and Sugar Regulatory Administrator Pablo Azcona for

USLS named Bacolod’s best university

The University of St. La Salle (USLS) has once again been recognized as the top university in Bacolod City by EduRank, a website that ranks universities based on research outputs, non-academic prominence, and alumni influence, as per its latest release