NegOcc declares Red Alert, 2 LGUs suspend classes
September 26, 2022
Low-lying areas of Cauayan in southern Negros were hit by flashfloods due to monsoon rains.* Hinobaan Councilor Jason T. Tupas photo
Low-lying areas of Cauayan in southern Negros were hit by flashfloods due to monsoon rains.* Hinobaan Councilor Jason T. Tupas photo
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Abang Lingkod Partylist Rep. Joseph Stephen Paduano announced that he will add P8 million to the funds for the Bacolod City Comprehensive Health Program (BacCHP), introduced by Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, for use this year. The
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Army’s 303rd Infantry Brigade tasked its Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit to trace the origin of about 2,000 live 7.62mm ammunition, which was among the war materials recovered by 94th Infantry Battalion soldiers on September 22
BY CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Leaders of consumers’ groups in Negros have agreed to issue a “Declaration of Secession from National Electrification Administration (NEA) Supervision and for Ceneco to register with the Cooperative Development (CDA).” Power Watch Negros Advocates secretary general
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Four suspected New People’s Army assassins shot and killed an off-duty member of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit on September 24 in Sitio Kabayabasan, Brgy. Montilla, Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental. The victim was identified as
BY CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO A six-year-old girl from Barangay 12, Bacolod City succumbed to dengue, bringing the total number of dengue-related deaths in the city to 10, as of September 10. Barangays Mansilingan, Taculing and 12 are considered hot spot
It’s intriguing to note that while Christ wants us to be as mature and tough as we can be, he also wants us to be like a child. I suppose this is again one of the paradoxes he is fond
Business process outsourcing firms located in the country’s ecozones may now carry on with the work from home (WFH) arrangement for up to 30 percent of their workforce until the end of this year, while they work on the transfer
BY CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO A collection of Filipino painter and printmaker Romeo Villalva Tabuena’s works is on display at Charlie’s Art Gallery in Italia Restaurant, Brgy. Mandalagan, Bacolod City starting September 21. Tabuena was born in Iloilo City but moved
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN More than 2,500 cyclists are expected on October 1, riding in their best Masskara costume for the Masskaride, which will take place the day after the official kick off of the first Masskara Festival under the
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Manhunt operations of Police Regional Office 6 against fugitives in Western Visayas have led to the arrest of 1,501 wanted persons in the first quarter of 2024, of which more than 50 percent were collared in
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
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The relentless efforts of the Police Regional Office 6 toward a gun-free community led to the recovery of 998 loose firearms and 122 explosives, while 182 suspects were arrested in the first quarter of 2024. Of
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Office VI and the City Government of Himamaylan partnered to bring aid to families affected by the ongoing drought in the southern Negros Occidental City, said a press release from Himamaylan PIO.
Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said he would spearhead an investigation in aid of legislation into the widening gap between farmgate and retail prices of rice and other basic goods as soon as the House of Representatives resumes its session on
• 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