BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson supports the move of Association of Negros Producers to reaching out to conflict areas in Negros Occidental by giving its residents opportunities to earn a living. The “tikog” products of weavers in
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Migrant workers from Antique are not required to present negative RT-PCR test results if they are fully vaccinated, or availed of booster shots, disclosed Provincial Inter Agency Task action officer Atty. Rayfrando Diaz yesterday. About 3,000
BY CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod amended several provisions of its internal rules and regulations for the year 2022 to 2015, during its regular session Wednesday. The resolution authored by Councilor Al Victor Espino, chairman of the SP
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Army’s 79th Infantry Battalion has vowed to protect the IPs (Indigenous People) communities in northern Negros, who are continuously being exploited and recruited by the New People’s Army and its allied groups. Lt. Col. J-Jay
IDP Philippines Country Director Jose Miguel Habana with Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson and NOLITC school administrator Ma. Cristina Orbecido at the launching of CD-IELTS shared laboratory at the Negros Cyber Center in Bacolod City* Capitol PIO photo
A 17-year-old student of E. B. Magalona won second place, out of 18 participants representing various local government units around Negros Occidental, in the province-wide Tour-Guiding Competition held at the Ayala Malls Capitol Central on September 21, as part of
“The Son of Man must suffer greatly and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed and on the third day be raised.” (Lk 9,22) These words of Christ show us the general trajectory
The intersection of Lacson and Galo streets in the City of Smiles has been one of the more confusing ones over the past few weeks. There was a time when a barrier was put up at the middle of the
The end of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country may be deemed within sight, only if vaccination targets are achieved in order to prevent a surge in cases, Department of Health Undersecretary and officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire recently said. “We
BY RITZY R. MALO-OY Making history or being a part of it is perhaps one of the greatest legacies you can share with the world especially for those who have tangible contributions in which people can constantly be reminded of
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Police Regional Office 6 reported that it arrested 29 drug suspects and recovered P5.1 million worth of suspected shabu in Western Visayas, during 24-hour police operations on May 10. Of the 29 arrested suspects, seven
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN There is no stopping from the provincial government of Negros Occidental as it pursues its bulk water project, amid opposition from members of the Silay City Sangguniang Panlungsod and sugar planters, as confirmed by Mayor Joedith
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Sugar Council has lauded Senator Imee Marcos for her stand against sugar importation and her advocacy to modernize sugar mills and farming practices. In a recent media interview in La Carlota City, where she distributed
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Army’s 3rd Infantry Division is now coordinating with the Malacañang on the expected visit of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., to declare Negros Island under a Stable Internal Peace and Security (SIPS) status. Brig. Gen. Orlando
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Italianni’s Restaurant recently opened its 33rd branch in the country at the ground floor of Ayala Malls Capitol Central in Bacolod City. The popular restaurant chain, known for its great American-Italian food, is the second Italianni’s
• ANDREW ALTAREJOS About 168 newly registered medical technologists took their oath as professionals, presided by Dr. Marilyn Cabal-Barza, chairman, Professional Regulatory Board of Medical Technology of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), at SMX Convention Center in Bacolod City Monday.
