• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Malacañang yesterday announced the designation of Pablo Luis Azcona as the new head of the Sugar Regulatory Administration, replacing fellow Negrense David Thaddeus Alba, who resigned from the post for “health reasons.” Prior to his present
Members of various labor groups in Negros Island will be gathering at the Bacolod City Government Center replica at the Bacolod Public Plaza on May 1 to air the demands of the workers during the commemoration of Labor Day*
Five Negrense bookmakers won the 2023 Gold Quill Award bestowed by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) based in Chicago, USA. In collaboration with Impress Quality Printing Philippines Inc., and Media Wise Communications Inc., their winning entry was the
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday said the decision of judges is final, in response to claims of alleged cheating during the recently concluded 2023 Lin-ay sg Negros pageant held last week. Alliah Janine Al Rashid of
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Bacolod Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez belied reports of a rift brewing between him and Bacolod Rep. Greg Gasataya, in relation to the forthcoming barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections on October 30. Benitez said they both have
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Army’s 3rd Infantry (Spearhead) Division has installed Brig. Gen Leonardo Peña as its new Assistant Division Commander, on April 27. Maj. Gen. Marion Sison, commanding general of the 3rd Infantry Division, presided over the assumption
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod requested the Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (DRRMO), Bacolod Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and City Health Office (CHO), through the Office of the Mayor, to organize, equip, and prepare the city’s COVID-19
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO A resolution requesting the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Bacolod City Engineer’s Office (CEO) to provide adequate visible road signs and reflectorized barriers, and to clean up rubbles and other construction debris in
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod is requesting the Department of Education Division of Bacolod to provide and assign school nurses to all primary and secondary schools within the jurisdiction of Bacolod City to address and prevent health
The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) presented three Project Epanaw coffee table books to Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) in a ceremonial turn-over held at the university’s Talisay Campus on April 26. The books “Pagkilala” (Recognize), “Paggalang” (Respect),
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration has recently announced that the worst of the El Niño heat may be over, but with the caveat that Filipinos should now brace themselves for an expected La Niña, which could make
Last night I felt like I entered the Twilight Zone when it rained properly, but it was for only about 10 minutes. It felt strange during those few minutes, when the raindrops made that familiar deafening sound on my roof,
In a heartwarming display of community spirit and appreciation for motherhood, McDonald’s The Upper East and Megaworld Bacolod recently organized a special event to celebrate Mother’s Day, a press release from the organizers said. The event titled “Celebrating Motherhood: A
In its commitment to continue delivering quality education and exceptional service, STI West Negros University inaugurated its new School of Basic Education (SBE) building along Hilado Street, Barangay 18, Bacolod City, yesterday. The ribbon-cutting ceremony and unveiling of the building
ASSISTANCE. Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson distributed a total of P415,000 cash assistance to 47 families affected by recent fire incidents in Negros Occidental, and 17 Child Development Workers from various local government units, who retired from last year, at the Provincial Capitol Social Hall in Bacolod City.* Capitol PIO photo
About four tons of trash were collected along the coastal barangay of Punta Taytay following the coastal cleanup drive initiated by Abomar Equipment Sales Corporation with student volunteers on Friday, May 3. More than 200 volunteers from Sum-ag National High
