June 4, 2022

Bacolod reports 26.8% crime incident reduction

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) yesterday reported a significant decrease of 26.89 percent in crime incidents for the month of May in Bacolod City. In a statement, PLt. Col. Sherlock Gabana, BCPO spokesperson, said that

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P14.7M housing assistance for 2,944 Ilog residents

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday returned to Ilog, Negros Occidental, and distributed more financial assistance to 2,944 families affected by Typhoon Odette in December last year. Lacson led the distribution of P14.7 million financial assistance from

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Capitol employees to get anniversary bonus

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Occidental provincial government employees may expect to receive a P3,000 anniversary bonus, soon. Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday announced that provincial government employees will be receiving their milestone anniversary bonus. This was the response of

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Cops seize P2.46M in illegal drugs

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Police Regional Office 6 reported yesterday that P2.46 million worth of suspected shabu and dried marijuana leaves were recovered from six arrested drug suspects in Negros Occidental. A joint buy-bust operation of the City Drug

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Reclamation area street named after Palanca

BY CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO An ordinance naming as Simplicio A. Palanca Avenue the stretch of road between the SM Mall and Pope John Paul ll Tower at the Reclamation Area in Bacolod City, was recently approved by the Bacolod Sangguniang

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What does Pentecost mean?

Even if Christ already died and ascended into heaven, his presence and mission continues to be with us, this time through the Holy Spirit. “I will not leave you as orphans,” he said. “I will come to you.” (Jn 14,18)

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Facing debt

The administration of president-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. might be left with no choice but to jack up taxes, in order prevent the economy from losing its growth momentum due to ballooning debt, as recommended by the Department of Finance. The

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Mt. Talinis dark chocolates promoted as NegOr OTOP

Aside from its natural attractions, Valencia town in Negros Oriental also offers homegrown cacao products that create an opportunity to produce quality dark chocolates dubbed Mt. Talinis Dark Chocolates. This local chocolate bar from cacao beans is supported by the

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