BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The two main government-managed hospitals in Negros Occidental are limiting acceptance of patients due to COVID-19 infection of their staff, as well as nearing full bed allocated capacity. The management of Teresita Lopez Jalandoni Provincial Hospital
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Rep. Greg Gasataya is now an official member of Team Asenso of Bacolod City mayoralty candidate Alfredo “Albee” Benitez. The declaration was made yesterday by Benitez in front of 33 sectoral groups under the Alliance for
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Renewed armed clashes on January 15 in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental, claimed the life of a suspected member of the New People’s Army and the capture of four of his comrades, Lt. Col. Melvin Flores, 62nd
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN One debate maybe enough for Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson, who is aiming for a second term as governor of Negros Occidental. Lacson, who participated in the virtual town hall debate organized by the UP Law Alumni
BY CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia did not participate in the online townhall debate for mayoralty candidate organized by the UP Law Alumni Association- Neg. Occ. Chapter Saturday at the USLS coliseum in Bacolod City after the organizers
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Rep. Jose Francisco Benitez pushed anew the pressing need to purposively move forward as one and with urgency in the journey towards attaining inclusive, sustainable and resilient housing and human settlement programs, especially for the 3rd
BY CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Bacolod radio broadcasters dominated this year’s Negros Press Club election with Aquilino “Boy” Ciocon of RPN 8 having been elected as incoming president for the year 2022 to 2023. Ciocon garnered 48 votes over Eden Aboso
The Amity Volunteer Fire Brigade and Negros Occidental Filipino Chinese Amity Club will conduct a mass blood donation, on January 22 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at the Amity Building Hilado Street, Bacolod City, a press release from the
VIVA STO NIÑO. Negros Occidental Gov. Bong Lacson joined Kabankalanons as they celebrate the 46th Sinulog Festival in honor of Señor Sto. Niño.* Provincial Govt. of Negros Occ. FB photo
The devotion to the Santo Niño is one of the oldest and most popular devotions in the Philippines. Observed all over the country, the feast of the Santo Niño is colorfully celebrated in varied ways, expressive of the particular love
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
Local athletes, sports standouts, coaches and school heads from twelve private universities and colleges in Negros island will converge at STI West Negros University in Bacolod City, to compete in various sports and cultural events in the 1st Negros Island
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (NOCCI) reiterated its support for the creation of the Negros Island Region, expressing also gratefulness to the announcement of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., that he will sign
• 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
The Cadiz City Pavilion experienced a significant downturn in sales during the weeklong Panaad Sa Negros Festival 2024 held at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City. The festival, which ran from April 15 to 21, witnessed
ASSISTANCE. A member of the Amity Volunteer Fire Brigade helps deliver water, using water tankers and fire hoses, to the community at Purok Masagana, Barangay Alijis, Bacolod City.*
