July 2022

‘Pretty Little Liars’ starts streaming

The Max Original series, “Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin”, debuted its ten-episode season with three episodes, same time as the U.S. on Thursday, July 28 only on HBO GO via SKY. Two new episodes will follow on subsequent Thursdays, August

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Seeds planted for NegOcc cacao industry

Provincial Environment Management Office (PEMO) with Project Uitzending Managers, or PUM, Netherlands, strategized on how to develop the Negros Occidental’s rich cacao plantation and production. Sylvia Bark-Schram, Cross-Sector Collaboration Expert and Senior Expert on Cacao of the PUM Netherlands, made

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Malampaya acquisition deal signed

A subsidiary of Enrique Razon Jr.-led company has signed a share purchase agreement to formalize the acquisition of stakes in Malampaya gas field from Dennis Uy’s firm. In a statement yesterday, Prime Infrastructure Capital, Inc. bared that its unit, Prime

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3 Negros solons get committee chairs

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Three more Negros Occidental solons were given committee chairmanships by House Speaker Martin Romualdez. Negros Occidental Third District Rep. Jose Franncisco Benitez retained his chairmanship on Housing and Urban Development committee, while former House Minority leader

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NegOcc eyes P1M assistance for earthquake-hit LGUs

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday announced that the provincial government of Negros Occidental will extend help to local government units in northern Luzon affected by the magnitude 7 earthquake on July 27. Asked on the amount

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Flor seeks senior citizen pension increase

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The support of Bacolod Rep. Greg Gasataya and Abang Lingkod Rep. Joseph Stephen Paduano is being sought by Councilor Celia Flor in urging the House of Representatives to increase the budget allocation for the social pension

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Rojas urges activation of OFW council

BY CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod is requesting Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez to activate or implement Bacolod City Ordinance No. 553, or “An Ordinance Creating the Bacolod City OFW Coordinating Council.” The resolution authored by Councilor Cindy Rojas

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BCPO seizes P2.2M in shabu

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The arrest of five more drug suspects in separate buy bust operations in Bacolod City, on July 27 and 28, yielded more than P2.2M worth of suspected shabu. PLt. Rosalino Pugoy, Jr., of the Special Operations

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Mountainous DSB hosts beach volleyball tourney

As part of the continuous efforts of the Abanse Negrense Sports Programs to collaborate with local government units and sports organizations in the Province of Negros Occidental, the Provincial Sports Office, together with the Negros Federation Volleyball Enthusiasts Inc. (NEFVEI),

NegOcc softbelles win National Finals in Batangas

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

No frills, just facts

In the world of journalism, where every word counts and clarity is key, the art of writing goes beyond mere expression—it is about connecting with readers in a meaningful way. Too often, writers fall into the trap of trying to

Hotel chain reveals new chefs

Park Inn by Radisson proudly announces the appointment of two culinary virtuosos to spearhead its gastronomic endeavors in Bacolod and Iloilo, a press release from the hotel management said. Chef Rufino “Fines” Dungca Jr. assumes the role of Executive Chef

Photo of the Day

MUSE OF THE MEDIA. Zoe Clarisse Limson of the Municipality of Cauayan and Kyla Rose Romarate of Victorias City (L-R) were named Muse of the Media, municipality and city categories, respectively, during the Lin-ay sang Negros Press Presentation and Talent Competition, held at Ayala Malls Capitol Central Activity Center, yesterday.* Capitol PIO photo

Panaad sa Negros Festival opens, security assured

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday said that they have enough security forces to secure the visitors at the Panaad sa Negros Festival site in Brgy. Mansilingan, Bacolod City, where the opening ceremony was attended