November 28, 2022

NSA adviser slams CPP-NPA for killing 2 Army soldiers

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN National Security Adviser (NSA) Clarita Carlos condemned the New People’s Army (NPA) for the brutal shooting of two soldiers on November 24 in Sipalay City, Negros Occidental. “Despite our successful operations and other commendable milestones in

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Javi named BIDA ambassador

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has named Victorias City Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez as one of the ambassadors of “Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan” (BIDA), the national government anti-drug campaign, during its recent grand launching at the

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P1.3M in shabu, guns seized in police ops

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Policemen confiscated P1.3 million worth of suspected shabu and an unlicensed gun with ammunition in Negros Occidental, including highly urbanized Bacolod City, resulting in the arrest of a 53-year-old and her twins, as well as four

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P1.5M damage in Punta Taytay fire

BY CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO A house in Purok Kaingin, Barangay Punta-Taytay, Bacolod City was razed by fire at about 3:23 a.m. yesterday, leaving about P1.5 million worth of properties destroyed. Rodolfo Ramos, 60, whose house was destroyed by the fire,

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3 more environment awards for EB Magalona

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The municipality of EB Magalona continues its winning streak in environment competitions by winning three more major awards during the 2nd Awarding Ceremony of the Provincial Environment and Management Office (PEMO) at the Negros Residences in

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Peace Week marked

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The provincial government of Negros Occidental led the marking of Peace Week celebration on November 25 at the Capitol Park and Lagoon in Bacolod City, joined by top military and police officials in the province. “Through

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Insistent faith for miracles to happen

That beautiful gospel story of a centurion who approached Christ on behalf of his dying servant, importuning Christ for a miracle to happen, that is, for his servant to survive, (cfr. Mt 8,5-11) tells us precious lessons about how our

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Smart city dreams

The eighth edition of the Cities in Motion Index by Spain-based University of Navarra’s IESE Business School ranked Manila 176th out of 183 cities, putting it last among East and Southeast Asian cities included in the list. The country’s capital

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PDP eyes challenging Lacson in 2025 elections

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Partido Demokratiko Pilipino, led by former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, is eyeing the fielding of a gubernatorial bet for Negros Occidental in the 2025 elections, if there is clamor to replace Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson,

Mayor lauds Himamaylan entries to Panaad competitions

Mayor Raymund Tongson congratulated and continued cheering for the contingent of Himamaylan City for the various competitions in the 28th Panaad sa Negros Festival this week, a press release from Himamaylan PIO said. “I am proud to see Himamaylanons showcase

PDP Laban members in Victorias resign

• 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

Himamaylan provides aid to octogenarian fire victim

An octogenarian who lost her house in a fire at Purok 9, Brgy. Aguisan, Himamaylan City on Tuesday, immediately received aid from Mayor Raymund Tongson and the City Social Welfare and Development Office, a press release from Himamaylan PIO said.

Globe goes after SIMs engaged in spam and scams

Mobile provider Globe has significantly ramped up its efforts to combat cyber threats by deactivating and blocking an increasing number of SIMs engaged in malicious activities. In the first quarter of 2024 alone, the company blacklisted 36,549 SIMs from other

Delimondo wins DSB beach volley tourney

Following an intense 2-day competition, Delimondo’s Gelimae Villanueva and Bianca Lizares ruled the 1st Governor Bong Lacson Beach Volleyball Tournament (Women’s Open Category) held at the resthouse of Jose G. Montalbo in Spur 14 Purok Langka, Brgy. Bunga, Don Salvador