BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Despite the threat of COVID-19, the Commission on Elections expects a high turnout of voters to participate in the May 9 elections in Negros Occidental, which has more than 1.9 million registered voters. While he has
The crowd that showed up for the Grupo Progreso miting de avance on Saturday stretched from the Pope John Paul II Tower at the reclamation area to the BAC-UP 1 station near the Bacolod City Pubic Plaza.*
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson rallied Negrenses to go out and vote today, as he also expects them to respect the results of May 9 elections. Lacson said that the people of Negros Occidental should not waste
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Bishop Gerardo Alminaza and 77 priests under the Diocese of San Carlos in Negros Occidental have come into the open, joining other Roman Catholic priests and lay leaders all over the country in expressing their support
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Provincial Election Monitoring Action Center (PEMAC) of the Joint Provincial Security Coordinating Committee established at Camp Alfredo Montelibano Sr. in Bacolod City, that aims to monitor all election related concerns, is now operational, disclosed yesterday
BY CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Emergency Operations Center-Task Force deputy for medical, data analysis and management reminded voters in Bacolod City to observe minimum health protocols as they proceed to the different polling centers to cast their votes today. Dr.
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Police Regional Office 6 reported yesterday that a total of 200 gun ban violators were arrested all over Western Visayas from January 9 to May 7. A total of 113 assorted firearms and 100 bladed
If we are truly to be like Christ, we also have to be a good shepherd to the others as well as a sacrificial lamb for the others. Not only that. We also need to be both a shepherd and
The image of the Good Shepherd is one of the most beautiful and best loved icons of Jesus since the early days of the Church. It speaks of the providence, care, protection and security that the shepherd gives to his
After months of campaigning by the candidates vying for various local and national positions all over the nation, Election Day is finally here. By today, the country’s 67.4 million registered voters should have had enough time and information to thoroughly
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
We have to learn the art of how to stay on course in our life so that we do not get distracted, confused, entangled and lost. For this, we have to be clear about what the real and ultimate purpose
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Grid operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) yesterday placed the Visayas grid under yellow alert, as 13 power plants are on forced outage, while five others are running on derated capacities, resulting in a
The Abanse Negrense Sports Programs, spearheaded by Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, which has been promoting collaborations with different local government units in the province of Negros Occidental, recently held a 3-day Refresher and Orientation Course for Basketball Coaches, referees, officiating
The Abanse Negrense Negros Occidental Softball Team was recently named the champions in the Little League and Senior League categories, and first runner-up for the Junior League category at the Little League Philippine Series – National Finals held at Tanauan
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN PrimeWater, together with Bacolod City Water District (BACIWA), recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for their upcoming water source interconnection, pipe laying project, and source activation. These initiatives are expected to significantly improve water pressure and availability
