May 7, 2022

Bacolod City focus crimes down 39%

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The number of focus crimes in Bacolod City significantly declined last month compared to the same period last year. PLt. Col. Sherlock Gabana, Bacolod City Police Office spokesperson, reported that focus crimes composed of murder, homicide,

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BCC bares new buildings, air-con activity center

The new facilities at the Bacolod City College are in preparation for plans of Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia’s administration to elevate the school to a university status. This was underscored by Leonardia as he led dignitaries during the May 5

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GP miting de avance today

Thousands of Grupo Progreso supporters are expected to troop to the Bacolod Reclamation Area beside the Pope John Paul II Tower to join the Mayor Evelio Leonardia-led Tribu Pulahan during its miting de avance at 5:30 this afternoon. The Grupo

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Alleged rebels shoot civilian dead

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Suspected members of the New People’s Army shot and killed a civilian in front of his family members on Thursday night, in Sitio Malipayon, Brgy. San Jose, Sipalay City, Negros Occidental. The victim was identified by

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Photo of the Day

PINK FASHION. A sidestreet fashion show dubbed “Rampa! Laban! Leni!” organized by the Pink Circle of Negros headed by Dwight Morana and Artfull Gallery art director Tey Sevilleno was held along 18th-Lacson Street, Bacolod City yesterday to show the Kakampinks support to the presidential bid of Leni Robredo*

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Ensuring commitment

Energy advocacy and bank watchdog group Withdraw from Coal (WFC) reports that six Philippine banks continue to enable coal projects by either underwriting or selling bonds meant to finance such developments, turning their backs on commitments to stop coal funding.

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What is it about betrayal that excites us so?

As I read the account of General Ver’s daughter Wanna, unfold before my eyes, how could I not relate to her royalette upbringing in a Forbes Park mansion right in the neighborhood of foreign diplomats. Her father, the most trusted

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MREIT distributable income up by P639M in 2022 1Q

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Megaworld Real Estate Investment Trust Inc. (MREIT) is reported to have registered distributable income amounting to P639 million for the first quarter of 2022. This translates to an 18 percent growth compared to the previous

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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

SSS covers over half a million more temporary government workers

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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)

Hotel presents Wedding and Debut expo

Seda Capitol Central, in partnership with the Negros Event and Wedding Planners Association (NEWPA), will be presenting a gathering of the finest suppliers dedicated to making one’s wedding day or debut truly unforgettable, a press release from Seda said. Dubbed

Forest fire breaks out at Mt. Kanlaon

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN About 35 hectares of forest land situated at the Mt.Kanlaon volcano area that borders La Castellana in Negros Occidental and Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, were razed by a fire that started late Thursday afternoon, La Castellana

Tongson reminds new voters: Register early

“Register early. Do not wait for the deadline.” Mayor Raymund Tongson reminded the new voters of Himamaylan City to register early for the upcoming 2025 national and local elections. “Early registration will not only benefit the young and new voters