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
Kabataan Partylist-Negros vehemently condemned the intimidation, psychological harassment, and constant illegal surveillance by the state forces to Florence Guzon, KPL-Negros’ Secretary General, a press release from the group said. Last April 25, state elements went to Guzon’s residence in Talisay
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Twelve former rebels who surrendered to the 62nd Infantry Battalion and police in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental, have availed of financial aid, through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation of the Department of Social Welfare
“The health of our planet depends on the health of its ecosystems, and sustainable agriculture is key to maintaining that health.” – Jules Pretty The drought is expected to end soon but not without a devastating impact in agriculture, estimated
The Barangay Council of Singcang-Airport has informed the Philippine National Police Regional Office and Bacolod City Police Office that they are willing to donate a 500 square meter property for the new and permanent location of Police Station 8. The
• CARLO LEONARDIA When one thinks of the new Bistro Group restaurants in Bacolod City, the first to come to mind would probably be Italianni’s and TGI Fridays, as that is what they are most known for. However, the group
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN About P2.8 million worth of suspected shabu was seized by authorities from two arrested drug suspects, during a buy bust operation on Thursday at South Circumferential Road, in Barangay Tangub, Bacolod City. The joint operations of