BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Occidental 5th District Representative-elect Emilio “Dino” Yulo yesterday said that he will push for a Negrense to head the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA). The term of SRA chief Hermenegildo Serafica is expected to end on
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN COVID-19 Alert Level 1 has been extended to May 31 by Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson in seven local government units of Negros Occidental. Still under Alert Level 1 are the cities of La Carlota, Victorias and
BY CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Department of Public Works and Highways-Bacolod Engineering District will be implementing temporary partial road closures in Bacolod City in connection with its various roads and drainage projects this year. Bacolod District Engineer Jaime Javellana informed
The provincial government of Negros Occidental yesterday spearheaded the First LakBAYANIhan Fair, in partnership with the Department of Tourism- Western Visayas, with the participation of 32 local government units, including the highly-urbanized Bacolod City. Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson led the
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The construction of “arterial roads”, especially in the hinterlands of the 5th district of Negros Occidental, will be given attention by Representative-elect Emilio “Dino” Yulo. Yulo said “roads are very important in the development and progress,
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Following the discovery of attempts by some inmates to escape from the Bacolod City Police Office Station 8 custodial facility, the police has suspended all visits to the inmates until further notice. This was after policemen
BY CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Fire Chief Supt. Jerry Candido, regional director of the Bureau of Fire Protection 6, graced the blessing and inauguration ceremony of the Dental Clinic for the Province of Negros Occidental yesterday at the Bacolod City Fire
NEW TOURIST DESTINATION. The Bali inspired Isla Madalag EcoHaven, a new tourist destination in EB Magalona, Negros Occidental that will soon open for tourists.* IMEH photo
That’s right. Whatever be the situation and condition of our life, we can still manage to have peace. Why? Because Christ himself reassured us of it. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you,” he said. (Jn
Now that the 2022 elections have been won, it’s time for the losers to take stock of their strategies, tactics and performance to see how they can do better next time. Those who believe they were cheated will now have
• 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
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
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The ongoing drought created further havoc on rice and corn crops in Negros Occidental, with the damage placed by the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist at P184,764.120.11, as of April 16. Also affected are 4,574 farmers,
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
Archie and Elenita Arigorat accepted a copy of the resolution unanimously passed by the city council congratulating their daughter Ellen Joy Arigorat for being awarded Global Changemaker in Health IT, from Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran during the regular session
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A 58-year-old woman was gunned down, allegedly by a barangay tanod in Victorias City, while a farmer was burned to death in Cadiz City, all in Negros Occidental, on April 16. The woman victim, whose identity
