June 20, 2022

Siquijor wants to join NIR, has BBM support – Benitez

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The re-establishment of Negros Island Region (NIR) and the construction of Panay-Guimaras-Negros bridge has the support of President-Elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. This was revealed by Bacolod City Mayor-Elect Alfredo “Albee” Benitez, who recently met with President

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BCPO chief performance under review

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The performance of PCol. Thomas Joseph Martir as Bacolod City Police Office chief is currently under review by Mayor-Elect Alfredo “Albee” Benitez, following a series of killings this month. Seven shooting incidents have been recorded by

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Truth Commission composition out June 28

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The composition of the Truth Commission tasked to look into previous transactions at the Bacolod City Hall, as demanded by the public in the spirit of transparency, is now completed, disclosed Mayor-Elect Alfredo “Albee” Benitez on

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TLJPH bed capacity to increase

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN A proposed bill of Third District Rep. Jose Francisco Benitez that seeks to increase the bed capacity of the Teresita Lopez Jalandoni Provincial Hospital (TLJPH) in Silay City, Negros Occidental, may soon become a law. Benitez

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Gatchalian sees speedy Bacolod recovery

BY CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Senator Sherwin Gatachalian said he is confident of the speedy economic recovery of Bacolod City from the effects of COVID-19 particularly that it had been awarded “The Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit- Highly Urbanized City” by

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SP honors Leonardia accomplishments

The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod honored the contributions and service of Mayor Evelio Leonardia through the passage of SP Resolution No. 441 which was unveiled at the 84th Charter Day Celebration Saturday. SP Resolution No. 441 expressed the Sanggunian’s profound affection,

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Eucharistic presence

Yesterday’s celebration used to be called the feast of Corpus Christi (the Body of Christ) and is centered on the mystery of the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. The feast of the Eucharist is primarily celebrated, of course,

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Truth, justice, mercy always prevail in the end

We have to build up our conviction in this truth of our faith. God always is in control of things, no matter how twisted things in our life can be. The truth that can only come from God, his justice

Sugar prices rise to P2800 level, UNIFED lauds DA, SRA

The United Sugar Producers Federation of the Philippines (UNIFED) is thankful that prices of sugar have gone up to the level that farmers are comfortable with and thanked Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, and Sugar Regulatory Administrator Pablo Azcona for

Rebel arms cache unearthed in Escalante

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Army 79th Infantry Battalion reported yesterday the discovery of firearms, ammunition, and an explosive, believed to have been buried by New People’s Army rebels in Sitio Mocabog, Brgy. Washington, Escalante City, Negros Occidental. In a

Albee to seek reelection

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has announced his intention to seek reelection as mayor of highly urbanized Bacolod City. Right now, I’m staying put, Benitez said when he made the announcement on Saturday, during a press briefing

The Glory of God – The Cross

Today’s gospel incident took place in the last days of Jesus’ life. Earlier, the people of Jerusalem welcomed Jesus triumphantly with palms and branches. His fame as a powerful preacher and wonder-worker had preceded him. Just days before, he made

PrimeWater assures additional 7 MLD of water for Bacolod

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Primewater Infrastructure Corp (Primewater) reported that it has devised a plan to deliver an additional 7 million liters of water per day, or a maximum of 17 MLD, to its concessionaires in Bacolod City. In