Rebels torch construction equipment
November 7, 2022
The road roller burned by suspected NPA rebels in Brgy. Cabia-an, Candoni, Negros Occidental, being examined by police probers and Bureau of Fire and Protection personnel.* PNP photo
The road roller burned by suspected NPA rebels in Brgy. Cabia-an, Candoni, Negros Occidental, being examined by police probers and Bureau of Fire and Protection personnel.* PNP photo
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson led provincial government officials in marking the 124th Cinco de Noviembre, also known as the Negros Day, on November 5 at the Provincial Capitol Park and Lagoon in Bacolod City, with the
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Murder ranked second in terms of crimes perpetrated last month in Negros Occidental, next to theft, police records show. Records of the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office showed that 13 murder cases were committed in October
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN A 26-year-old victim was shot and killed on November 5, while attending the birthday celebration of his grandmother in Brgy. Minapasok, Calatrava, Negros Occidental. The victim, who succumbed to a gunshot wound in the chest, was
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Department of Public Works and Highways reported that it has completed the P44.9 million flood control structure along Dapdap River in flood-prone Brgy. Punta Mesa, Manapla, Negros Occidental. Lives, properties and livelihood of the people
Bacolod City Regional Trial Court Executive Judge Raymond Joseph Javier of Branch 52 granted the joint motion for reconsideration filed by the 32 law students of the University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos, Bacolod City on their application for a
Yes, we have to be tough, with the toughness of charity, amid the unavoidable scandals in the world. Christ already warned us about this. “Things that cause sin will inevitably occur,” he said. (Lk 17,1) We should just be prepared
As we near the end of the Church’s calendar, the liturgical readings deal more and more with eschatological themes (death, judgment, heaven and hell). Even the feasts we celebrate in this closing month (All Saints’ Day, All Souls’ Day and
The Department of Transportation downplayed fears of potential job losses to 50,000 Filipino seafarers after the European Maritime Safety Agency (Emsa) repeatedly flagged some Philippine maritime schools for failing to comply with the provisions of the 1978 International Convention on
BY CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Cluster 5 composed of Barangays Pacol, Sagasa and Bagroy in Bago City was declared champion of this year’s Sigabong sang mga Kanyon (Canon Competition), after besting seven other contestants during the commemoration of Al Cinco de
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday said that the expectations for the 28th Panaad sa Negros Festival, was not only met, but even exceeded. Lacson, who spoke last night at the closing ceremony of the
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod passed a resolution granting Bacolod Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez authority to sign a memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the City of Bacolod and Seymour Sanchez, designating the latter as festival director of
That’s “Go forth, the Mass is ended” in Latin. With these words, we are reminded that all of us who attend Mass are being sent forth the way Christ sent his apostles to “go into the whole world and proclaim
The Silver Dragon Transport defeated AACI Transport, 83-71 in a game that started out competitive, as the Dragons held a three-point lead after one quarter 22-19. They then turned up their play in the second and outscored AACI Transport by
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Negros Museum in Bacolod City is hosting an all-women Korean art exhibition from April 19 to 22. Bacolod Councilor Em Ang, chair of the Sangguniang Panlungsod Committee on History, Culture and Arts, was guest of
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The ongoing consolidation efforts of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino Lakas ng Bayan in Negros Occidental suffered a setback after its members in Victorias City resigned from the political party, following its plans to challenge incumbent Gov. Eugenio