November 25, 2022

Negros Occ. sees UHC implementation by 2024

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The implementation of Universal Health Care Act in Negros Occidental is being eyed by 2024, disclosed Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday. Hopefully by then, the budget will be downloaded into the province and it will be

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Ambush kills 2 intel operatives

The 47th Infantry Battalion sustained its first two casualties after an ambush by suspected rebels in Sitio Cambogiot, Brgy. Camindangan, Sipalay City, Negros Occidental.* PNP photo

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DBM role vital in NIR proposals

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Department of Budget and Management appears to have a crucial role in the creation of Negros Island Region, especially in relation to budget issues. Rep. Mercedes Alvarez (6th district, Negros Occ), co-chair of the Technical

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Cholera outbreak in Mandalagan

BY CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Bacolod City Health Office issued an advisory declaring a cholera outbreak in Barangay Mandalagan, Bacolod City. CHO Advisory No. 02 signed by acting City Health Officer Dr. Grace Tan said that based on water samples

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‘Project Lapis kag Papel’ kicks off

About 41,000 Sagaynon students are expected to benefit in the 5th year of “Project Lapis kag Papel” that kicked off at the Eusebio Lopez Memorial Integrated School covered court, Tuesday. The city government allocated a budget of P6.4 million for

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‘Balay Silangan’ opens doors for drug rehab

Balay Silangan Reformation Center launched operations Tuesday, sited adjacent to the Bacolod City Police Office compound, Barangay Singcang-Airport, Bacolod City. During its opening ceremony, the first batch of beneficiaries that would undergo a month-long reformation program in the center were

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DENR-CENRO apprehends forest products in Cadiz

DENR and partner law enforcement agencies recently apprehended forest products at Sitio Dinaldangan, Barangay Celestino Villacin, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental. The joint follow-up operation, demolition and hauling activity were in line with the recently conducted investigation and initial hauling activity

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EB Magalona environment advocates win awards

Two residents of the E. B. Magalona won environment awards from the Provincial Environment Management Office (PEMO) at the awarding ceremony in Negros Residences in Bacolod City on Tuesday. Glecenda Sacun, president of the Tomongtong Women Workers’ Association in Barangay

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God’s word guides us to eternal life

“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” (Lk 21,33) We need to understand very well the significance of God’s word to us. It can mean the teachings of God as revealed to us by

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Water issues

One popular accessory that has suddenly become almost a necessity due to the cholera outbreak in our province is the personal insulated metal water bottle. Pre-cholera, it was already a want for many, but now that we are in the

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Bemedaled colonel to try luck again in 2025 senate derby

• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Retired Marine Col. Ariel Querubin had resigned his commission from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) when he ran for a Senate seat as a member of the Nacionalista Party (NP) during the 2010 elections.

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Carmeli’s 18th: A theatrical debut

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GForest named 2023 National winner of Energy Globe Award

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Palarong Panlalawigan opens April 1 at Panaad

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