• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The proposal of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo to create a third Negros Island province, in order for him to agree to the creation of the Negros Island Region, elicited a counter proposal from San Carlos
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Power Watch Negros, a consumer rights advocates group, expressed its strong disapproval to the recent implementation of excessive salary increases that will benefit about 80 supervisors and confidential employees of Central Negros Electric Cooperative (CENECO). The
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Isabela Mayor Irene Montilla yesterday said that whoever is responsible for the loss of money, amounting to P2.6 million in cash and P3.8 million in checks, which was reported missing by former municipal treasurer Nenette Escarda,
Twilight at Hermit Mountain, Barangay Bi-ao, Binalbagan, Negros Occidental, where visitors must register at least a day before travel, at the Binalbagan Municipal Tourism Office, or online.* Renzi Juarez/CCN photo
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The people of Western Visayas are very satisfied with the performance of the police in the region for the 1st and 2nd Semester 2022, according to a Web-Based Online Survey conducted by the Regional Community Affairs
With the construction of the new revetment wall along the Sipalay River in Negros Occidental, lives, properties, and livelihood of the people along the river are protected from possible flood damage, a press release said. The P54.75 million project, undertaken
The city government of San Carlos, through the City Environment Management Office (CEMO) joined in celebrating World Wetlands Day on February 2. Anchored on the theme, “It’s time for Wetlands Restoration”, which highlights the urgent need to prioritize wetland restoration,
The University of St. La Salle reached another important milestone as two of its programs are now ASEAN University Network- Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) certified. The Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and Bachelor of Secondary Education programs successfully passed assessments and
OIC-PENRO Joan Nathaniel Gerangaya, together with PENRO TSD and MSD chiefs, led the first Provincial Management Conference held at PENRO Conference Hall, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental to equip key players and personnel on the 2023 Work and Financial Plan’s targets
When Christ told his disciples to be the salt and light of the earth (cfr. Mt 5,13-16), we too should feel addressed by such divine command and make ourselves good influencers in a world that is increasingly wracked by confusion
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Saturday said it would place under the lookout bulletins the individuals linked to the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo. Justice Undersecretary Mico Clavano said the move is part of further precautions, while
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO A 71-year-old man from Barangay Singcang-Airport, Bacolod City was among the job seekers who applied at the PESO Job Fair of the city government at SM City Bacolod yesterday. Jesus Ita-as yesterday said he would like
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod congratulated and commended the achievements of Julie Uychiat, the first Filipina to finish the World Marathon Challenge and winning four of the seven marathon in its 2023 edition. The resolution authored by
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Malacañang yesterday declared March 16 as a special non-working day in Negros Oriental, to give its residents an opportunity to show their last respects and join the interment of Gov. Roel Degamo in the town of
Digital solutions platform Globe has brought in international food rescue organization Scholars of Sustenance (SOS) Philippines Food Rescue as its latest partner for the Hapag Movement, a unified hunger alleviation program. According to a press release, Globe is taking various
The 4th Sunday of Lent is usually referred to as “Laetare Sunday.” That’s because the Entrance Antiphon of the Mass of that day starts with the word, “Laetare,” (Rejoice). It reminds us that despite the heavy spirit of penance during
