Bounty for rebel leader raised to P300,000
August 31, 2022
Lt. Col. J Jay Javines, 79IB commander, talks to family members of Lalong barangay chairman Benjamen Javoc, who allegedly was murdered by NPA rebels in northern Negros.* PA photo
Lt. Col. J Jay Javines, 79IB commander, talks to family members of Lalong barangay chairman Benjamen Javoc, who allegedly was murdered by NPA rebels in northern Negros.* PA photo
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The provincial government of Negros Occidental has allocated P15 million for the purchase of monkeypox test kits, as the Provincial Health Office and the City Health Office of Bacolod City are now formulating uniform protocols related
BY CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The tenants of the Manokan Country in Bacolod City are requesting for a dialog with Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez concerning the demand letter issued them by the City Legal Office with regards to their outstanding accounts
Central Negros Electric Cooperative’s 20 megawatt power supply contract (PSA) that was already delivered by Palm Concepcion Power Corp. (PCPC) on July 26 must be subject to public scrutiny particularly from the 210,861 consumers in its franchise area. “We had
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN / CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Department of Health Western Visayas logged four more dengue related deaths in Region 6, with three in Negros Occidental, bringing the number of fatalities to a total of 63 as of
That gospel episode where Christ asked Peter to put out into deep water and lower his nets for a catch shows us that when we would simply have faith in God, we can do wonders in our spiritual life and
During the opening of Africa Climate week in Gabon’s capital of Libreville, where government officials, international organizations, NGOs and the private sector from more than 60 African nations were in attendance, participants called for an end to “climate injustice”, saying
Depending on circumstances, it’s usually “Kung sin-o naga uyat sg luwag…” sort of a given. The proverb came to mind as a royal princess of our Tiongco clan passed by Paris to celebrate her engagement to a Caram laddie, Abbie
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Coffee production in Negros Occidental is expected to get a boost from the provincial government of Negros Occidental. Provincial Administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz yesterday said that an inventory has been conducted on areas planted with coffee
The Social Security System (SSS) informed the public in a press release that its online channels including its website (www.sss.gov.ph), SSS Mobile App, and uSSSap Tayo Portal are available as of August 30, 2022. The press release said SSS servers
The E.B. Magalona Pavilion at the Panaad Park has been spruced up and is ready for visitors and festival-goers when the 28th edition of the Panaad sa Negros Festival kicks off today. Mayor Marvin Malacon invited everyone to visit the
• 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
Mayor Narciso “Narwin” Javelosa, Jr. congratulated all the athletes, teachers, and staff who represented Sagay City in the recently concluded Palarong Panlalawigan, during a courtesy call at the Mayor’s Office on April 18. Javelosa said he is grateful to all
That’s what we can gather from the readings of the Mass on Wednesday of the Third Week of Easter. (Acts 8,1-8; Jn 6,35-40) Whatever negative things we can encounter along the way, the good, which is a matter of believing
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The drought brought about by El Niño phenomenon continues to wreak havoc on rice and corn crops in Negros Occidental, where as of April 12, the value of the damage has been pegged by the Office
Alliance Global Group, Inc. (AGI), the holding company of tycoon Dr. Andrew Tan, achieved a record-breaking net income of P30.3-billion, up 20 percent year-on-year, despite higher inflation, which pushed overall costs and expenses up during the period. Attributable net profit