BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The proposed P4.9 billion budget of the provincial government of Negros Occidental for 2023 was submitted yesterday to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan by the executive department for approval. The proposed budget is lower by P766,355,918 compared to
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Through the Bacolod City Comprehensive Health Program (BacCHP) introduced by Mayor Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” Benitez, patterned after the successful Negros Occidental Comprehensive Health Care Program (NOCHP) of the provincial government, the admission of indigent patients in
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) and Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) topped highly urbanized cities and provincial police offices in Western Visayas, receiving numerous awards during the 121st Police Service Anniversary held yesterday at
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The more than 6,000 job order workers employed by the previous administration of Bacolod City will be trimmed down to 2,700 next year, to compensate for the P300 million reduction of its National Tax Allotment in
BY CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Fuel Subsidy Ordinance lapsed into a local law and is subject to implementation after Bacolod Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez neither signed its approval or vetoed it, 10 days since the Mayor’s Office received the approved
The 15 candidates vying 2022 MassKara crown – Jhela Mae Velasco, Helcie Jamili, Chattea Cajucson, Franches Anne Laquibla, Yvonne Catamco, Jan Marie Bordon (not in photo), Frances Marie Monsale, Kara Daniela Villarosa, Alyssa Marie Villanueva, Alexandria Margarette Colmenares,Eirine Juliane Granada, Sandale Masangcay, Kristel Mae Nacionales, Janine Gelera and Teresa Brunner.*GPB photo
We have to be more aware and more willing to carry out our Christian duty to evangelize, to go out into the whole world, preaching the Good News, and baptizing people, as Christ himself clearly told his disciples. (cfr. Mk
Genuinely good news has been hard to come by these days, and this week it was ironic that one of its rare sources came from the horrific war in Ukraine that was started on February 24, 2022, by the mad
The IT & Business Process Association of the Philippines, Inc. (Ibpap) recently urged the Philippines to follow India’s footsteps of allowing businesses registered in economic zones to keep work from home setups without losing tax incentives. “It’s high time the
BY CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Six-year-old Gabriele Camarines was guest of honor at the opening of the solo exhibit dubbed “This is Not a Drill” at the Artfull Gallery in Bacolod City last September 8. The month-long exhibit, featuring the works
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO McDonald’s Philippines launched its Crave & Claim campaign in Bacolod City, featuring exclusive deals and discounts that customers could avail of exclusively on the McDonald’s App until April 30. The campaign was launched by McDonald’s Philippines
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
The readings of the Mass on Wednesday of the 4th Week of Easter (cfr. Acts 12,24-13,5; Jn 12,44-50) somehow remind us of the need to spread the word of God, which is another way of saying that we have to
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
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Amidst the high heat index in Negros Occidental, the Department of Education – Division of Himamaylan City is finalizing plans to shorten class hours in the different schools under its jurisdiction, Mayor Rogelio Raymund Tongson disclosed.
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),
