Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia yesterday disclosed that the current administration is preparing the groundwork for the elevation of the Bacolod City College to university status. In a radio interview, Leonardia, who established the BCC in 1997, said that is the
Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia yesterday clarified that he has remained neutral and has not endorsed any presidential candidate for the May 9 local and national elections. “As we approach the homestretch of the election campaign, more fake news and disinformation
The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod yesterday reiterated its call on the District Engineer’s Office of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to explain to the local government unit why it closed down certain city roads in Bacolod as it
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The highly-urbanized city of Bacolod remains under COVID-19 Alert Level 1 from May 1 to May 15, along with Candoni town in Negros Occidental, Malacañang announced yesterday. Presidential Communications and Acting Presidential Spokesperson Sec. Martin Andanar
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Aksyon Demokratiko party of presidential candidate and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno has downplayed the resignation of two local officials in Bacolod City and Iloilo. The resignation of former Bacolod Councilor Ricardo “Cano” Tan as party
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Army’s 62nd Infantry Battalion is reported to have neutralized nine New People’s Army red fighters, including two child warriors, and facilitated the surrender of 56 former rebels and supporters in central Negros. Of the nine
Incumbent Negros Occidental 5th District Representative Ma. Lourdes “Marilou” Arroyo has maintained a comfortable lead over rivals, former Board Member Emilio “Dino” Yulo and former barangay captain Makoy Javelosa. Based on the survey result released by a Manila-based firm, the
BY CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO A fire razed a two-storey house in Purok Progreso, Brgy. Sum-ag, Bacolod City at about 9:10 p.m. Thursday causing damage to properties amounting to P75,000. The Bureau of Fire Protection-Bacolod is now investigating the cause of
The gospel of the 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year C, (cfr. Jn 21,1-19) reminds us that like the youthful apostle John, we have to rightly recognize Christ who is the personification of love that is the key to fidelity as
After confessed drug lord Rolan “Kerwin” Espinosa retracted his allegations of giving money to Senator Leila de Lima, Amnesty International renewed its call for the Philippine government to free the senator who has been detained for five years. Amnesty International
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
Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez on Monday asked the Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) to submit a water security plan as he noted the failure of PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp., Baciwa’s joint venture agreement partner, to improve supply in the past four
As part of the continuous efforts of the Abanse Negrense Sports Programs to collaborate with local government units and sports organizations in the Province of Negros Occidental, the Provincial Sports Office, together with the Negros Federation Volleyball Enthusiasts Inc. (NEFVEI),
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) can have a sigh of relief as the raising of the amount for their conditional cash grants is now being pushed in Congress. 4Ps party list Rep. JC
Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Tuesday afternoon (United States time) sought the expansion of joint military exercises in the Philippines, appealed for an increased United States (US) foreign military financing (FMF), and welcomed the Philippines Enhanced Resilience Act of 2024
Today’s gospel gives us Luke’s version of the risen Lord’s appearance to his apostles on Easter night. The apostles and some disciples were gathered in a locked room when Jesus stood in their midst and greeted them Peace. Thinking they
